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Cheap Car Rentals in Ireland from RM 102

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Ireland with a pick-up date of 11/5 and drop-off date of 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Ireland car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

RM 175

Cheapest price per day

RM 102

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Ireland?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Ireland and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

January

RM 70

February

RM 66

March

RM 88

April

RM 119

May

RM 150

June

RM 128

July

RM 172

August

RM 198

September

RM 119

October

RM 88

November

RM 75

December

RM 132

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ireland is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

At RM 102/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Ireland in the past week. Out of 33 car hire agencies operating in Ireland, there are, in total, 296 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

RM 102+

Compact

Compact

RM 117+

Standard

Standard

RM 191+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 694+

Mini

Mini

RM 102+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 443+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 123+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 145+

Compare available car types for rental in Ireland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Ireland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Small cars

RM 78 - RM 239

All Car Types

RM 174 - RM 336

To rent a small car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of RM 147/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Ireland (~RM 78/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~RM 239/day). In fact, February is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ireland, renting a small car saves you 39% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of RM 310/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Ireland (~RM 91/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 775/day). In fact, February is about 71% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ireland, renting a medium car is 23% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ireland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of RM 370/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Ireland (~RM 124/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~RM 793/day). In fact, November is about 67% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ireland, renting a large car is 36% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Ireland, you would pay an average price of RM 242/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Ireland (~RM 121/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 410/day). In fact, February is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ireland, renting a SUV is 1% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a van in Ireland, you would pay an average price of RM 372/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in Ireland (~RM 245/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 655/day). In fact, January is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ireland, renting a van is 36% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Proton SagaRM 102/day
2
M
Proton Saga
Toyota CorollaRM 117/day
4
M
Toyota Corolla

Top rental agencies in Ireland

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 15 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Ireland, including pickup locations serving Dublin, Ballyhaunis and Shannon. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Sixt

7.1
Good
227 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.3
Wonderful
40 reviews36 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.3

Budget

7.1
Good
36 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.5

Hertz

6.9
Okay
50 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.2

Avis

6.9
Okay
35 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.5

Europcar

6.8
Okay
66 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Dollar

6.2
Okay
41 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.1

Easirent

5.3
Fair
70 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.4

Best Ireland car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Ireland with an average daily rate of RM 264. Data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Ireland, including locations near Dublin, Ballyhaunis and Shannon. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Proton SagaRM 102/day
2
M
Proton Saga
Toyota CorollaRM 117/day
4
M
Toyota Corolla
Proton SagaRM 162/day
2
M
Proton Saga

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Ireland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Fox (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.3 rating) and keddy by Europcar (9.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Ireland.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland?

    When hiring a car in Ireland, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Sixt, and with prices around RM 195/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is SUV, which starts as low as RM 105/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Ireland?

    At RM 88/day, the cheapest car rental price in Ireland was found in Dublin. On average, Dublin has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 166/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in Ireland.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Ireland?

    Cars in Ireland are to be driven on the left side of the road.

Luxury car rentals in Ireland

Find luxury car rental deals in Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Ireland cost an average of RM 1,090 per day. Price data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
An assortment of some of the best deals we've found on luxury car rentals in Ireland, including options close to Dublin, Ballyhaunis and Shannon. Make sure to compare the details of each deal to find the one that is right for you.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 411/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 437/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 478/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Van rentals in Ireland

Find people carrier rental deals in Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in Ireland cost an average of RM 802 per day. Price data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
To help you find the right van rental during your time in Ireland, we've assembled these deals, with options in the Dublin, Ballyhaunis and Shannon area. If these deals aren't exactly what you're looking for, not to worry, as new offers are constantly being added.
Proton ExoraRM 501/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Toyota InnovaRM 526/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Proton ExoraRM 542/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora

Car rentals by fuel type in Ireland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Ireland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Ireland. Deals were last updated on 15 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 35+).

Electric

Electric

RM 113+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 37+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 35+

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