Cheap Car Rentals in Ireland from RM 48
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 23/1 and drop-off date of 27/1. 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.
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 17 January 2025.
Most popular company | Sixt |
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Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | RM 180 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 48 |
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 17 January 2025.
January
RM 71
February
RM 62
March
RM 125
April
RM 98
May
RM 152
June
RM 134
July
RM 175
August
RM 202
September
RM 121
October
RM 94
November
RM 76
December
RM 139
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 17 January 2025.
At RM 48/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Ireland in the past week. Out of 32 car hire agencies operating in Ireland, there are, in total, 287 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:
Economy
RM 48+
Compact
RM 57+
Intermediate
RM 63+
Standard
RM 92+
People carrier
RM 223+
Full-size SUV
RM 156+
Premium
RM 217+
Luxury
RM 256+
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 17 January 2025.
Small cars | RM 116 - RM 258 | |
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All Car Types | RM 163 - RM 345 |
To rent a small car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of RM 167/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Ireland (~RM 116/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~RM 258/day). In fact, November is about 31% 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 34% 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 336/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Ireland (~RM 153/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 789/day). In fact, February is about 55% 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 25% 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 254/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Ireland (~RM 126/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 807/day). In fact, November is about 51% 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 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 SUV in Ireland, you would pay an average price of RM 246/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Ireland (~RM 108/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 458/day). In fact, January is about 57% 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 saves you 3% 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.
To rent a van in Ireland, you would pay an average price of RM 375/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in Ireland (~RM 253/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 668/day). In fact, January is about 33% 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 33% 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.
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 17 January 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.
keddy by Europcar
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Europcar
Sunnycars
Hertz
CARHIRE.ie
Dollar
Thrifty
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 125. Data was last updated on 17 January 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.
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Ireland?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.3 rating), keddy by Europcar (9.0 rating) and Alamo (8.8 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 101/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is SUV, which starts as low as RM 81/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Ireland?
At RM 94/day, the cheapest car rental price in Ireland was found in Dublin. On average, Dublin has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 194/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 408 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 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.
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 314 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 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.
Car rentals by fuel type in Ireland
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Ireland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Ireland. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ireland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 14+).
Hybrid
RM 14+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 20+