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Ireland car hire at a glance

Most popular providerBudget
Most popular carSmall, mini
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentJanuary
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before
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The cheapest month to rent a car in Ireland is January, when the average cost per day is £33. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is October, when the average cost per day is £34. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Ireland is September.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Ireland could cost, we've pulled prices from Ireland.

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All you need to know about Ireland

Side of the roadLeft
CurrencyEuro
LanguageEnglish, Irish
Motorway speed limit120kmph
Built-up area speed limit50kmph
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

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.

It depends where in Ireland you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Dublin. On average, it costs £43 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is £11 per day.

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 Flizzr. You can rent a car with them for £71 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Flizzr, you can dig deeper here.

You may need a credit card to rent a car in Ireland. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.

If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The time you have to cancel depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged.

If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might need to pay a cancellation fee or you won’t get a refund.
We couldn’t find any electric car hire deals in Ireland. More EVs are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
The easiest way to compare car hire in Ireland is to look at lots of companies at the same time, rather than checking each one individually.

Skyscanner is a comparison website. We search 20 car hire companies and compare prices across 367 available cars – so you don't have to.
Yes! You can book one-way car hire in Ireland, which means you pick up your car in one location and drop it off somewhere else. Budget, Carhire and Sixt all offer one-way car hire in Ireland.

One-way car hire is popular with people planning a Ireland road trip, because it means you don’t have to drive back to where you started.
Most people hiring a car in Ireland book it for 1 day. If you're still deciding how long your trip’s going to be, here's what you can expect to pay on average:
· 1 day: £53
· 1 week: £144
· 2 weeks: £288
· 1 month: £995

If your plans are flexible, try changing the dates and number of days when you're comparing prices. A few extra days can sometimes work out cheaper.
Most car hire companies let you add an extra driver at pick-up. The fee in Ireland is typically around £9 per day.

Some companies include it at no extra cost, so check the details before you book.
The best time to book car hire in Ireland is usually as early as possible, especially if you’re travelling during busy periods.

You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is more limited.
Yes! Most car hire companies in Ireland offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Ireland, just enter today's date on Skyscanner to compare prices.
Some companies in Ireland let you drive a hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don’t.

If you plan to cross a border, check with the company before you travel. Driving abroad without permission could void your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
A good car hire deal in Ireland is usually anything under £39 per day. That's about 25% cheaper than the average car hire cost in Ireland, which is £53 per day.

The cheapest price we found in Ireland is £11 per day with Europcar for Small car hire.

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.