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Car hire in Ireland

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in Ireland

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Ireland car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Ireland car hire at a glance

Most popular providerBudget
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points26, Dublin is most popular
Cheapest price foundR$ 140 per day, Dublin
Cheapest month to rentNovember
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Ireland could cost, we've pulled prices from Dublin.

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Cities in Ireland

Take a look at the different cities in Ireland you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Car hire in Shannon

From
R$ 133
per day

Car hire in Limerick

From
R$ 134
per day

Car hire in Dublin

From
R$ 140
per day

Car hire in Cork

From
R$ 154
per day

Car hire in Farranfore

From
R$ 154
per day

Car hire in Galway

From
R$ 234
per day

Car hire in Drogheda

From
R$ 240
per day

Car hire in Letterkenny

From
R$ 420
per day

Car hire in Waterford

From
R$ 1.140
per day

Car hire in Shannon

From
R$ 133
per day

Car hire in Limerick

From
R$ 134
per day

Car hire in Dublin

From
R$ 140
per day

Car hire in Cork

From
R$ 154
per day

Car hire in Farranfore

From
R$ 154
per day

Car hire in Galway

From
R$ 234
per day

Car hire in Drogheda

From
R$ 240
per day

Car hire in Letterkenny

From
R$ 420
per day

Car hire in Waterford

From
R$ 1.140
per day

Find the best car rental deal in Ireland

Economy cars in Shannon

4-5 doors
From
R$ 133
per day

Compact cars in Shannon

4-5 doors
From
R$ 150
per day

Intermediate cars in Shannon

4-5 doors
From
R$ 207
per day

Mini cars in Shannon

4-5 doors
From
R$ 353
per day

Premium cars in Shannon

4-5 doors
From
R$ 612
per day

Fullsize cars in Shannon

4-5 doors
From
R$ 845
per day

Economy cars in Limerick

4-5 doors
From
R$ 134
per day

Compact cars in Limerick

4-5 doors
From
R$ 153
per day

Intermediate cars in Limerick

Crossover
From
R$ 227
per day

Premium cars in Limerick

4-5 doors
From
R$ 552
per day

Fullsize cars in Limerick

4-5 doors
From
R$ 800
per day

Compact cars in Dublin

4-5 doors
From
R$ 140
per day

Economy cars in Dublin

4-5 doors
From
R$ 140
per day

Mini cars in Dublin

4-5 doors
From
R$ 160
per day

Intermediate cars in Dublin

4-5 doors
From
R$ 174
per day

Premium cars in Dublin

4-5 doors
From
R$ 551
per day

Fullsize cars in Dublin

4-5 doors
From
R$ 553
per day

Compact cars in Cork

Crossover
From
R$ 154
per day

Mini cars in Cork

4-5 doors
From
R$ 160
per day

Intermediate cars in Cork

Van
From
R$ 207
per day

Economy cars in Cork

4-5 doors
From
R$ 287
per day

Premium cars in Cork

4-5 doors
From
R$ 593
per day

Fullsize cars in Cork

4-5 doors
From
R$ 771
per day

Compact cars in Farranfore

4-5 doors
From
R$ 154
per day

Mini cars in Farranfore

4-5 doors
From
R$ 160
per day

Intermediate cars in Farranfore

4-5 doors
From
R$ 194
per day

Economy cars in Farranfore

4-5 doors
From
R$ 201
per day

Premium cars in Farranfore

4-5 doors
From
R$ 686
per day

Fullsize cars in Farranfore

4-5 doors
From
R$ 907
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Ireland

The cheapest month to rent a car in Ireland is May, when the average cost per day is R$ 163. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is December, when the average cost per day is R$ 219. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Ireland is November.
Apr
R$ 266
May
R$ 163
Jun
R$ 238
Jul
R$ 320
Aug
R$ 284
Sep
R$ 332
Oct
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Nov
R$ 531
Dec
R$ 219
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
R$ 250
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Ireland could cost, we've pulled prices from Dublin.

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What are the best car hire companies in Ireland?

Payless
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Flizzr
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Carhire
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Enterprise
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Payless
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Flizzr
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Carhire
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Enterprise
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

All you need to know about Ireland

Side of the roadLeft
CurrencyEuros
LanguageEnglish, Irish
Speed limitMotorway70mph
Speed limitBuilt-up area30mph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Ireland: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Ireland, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Ireland you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Ireland is Payless. You can rent a car with them for R$ 1.034 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Payless, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Ireland depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Ireland, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Ireland. First, you need to decide where in Ireland you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Ireland. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Ireland you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Dublin. On average, it costs R$ 436 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R$ 140 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Ireland

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Ireland is Premium, 4-5 doors .

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Ireland are Budget, Easirent and Sixt. The cheapest company we've found is UFO DRIVE. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are R$ 140 a day and R$ 74 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Ireland you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Ireland. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Ireland is Dublin. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Dublin.

Hire a car long term in Ireland

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Ireland with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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