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Cheap Car Hire in Cork, Ireland from AED 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 Cork with a pick-up date of 20/2 and drop-off date of 27/2. 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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Popular car types in Cork, Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Cork, Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 2 February 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Cork this past week from 33 hire locations out of 23 hire agencies. Prices for a Cork small car hire start from AED 48/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 428+

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Compact

Compact

AED 55+

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Standard

Standard

AED 661+

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Mini

Mini

AED 425+

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Luxury

Luxury

AED 139+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 56+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 551+

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Compare car rental deals in Cork, Ireland by type

Here are the best Cork small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Fiat 500AED 48/day
2
M
Fiat 500
Found 01/31/26
Ford KaAED 53/day
2
M
Ford Ka
Found 01/31/26
Kia ForteAED 54/day
4
M
Kia Forte
Found 01/31/26

Best car rental deals found in Cork

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Cork, Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Cork, Ireland with an average daily rate of AED 70. Data was last updated on 2 February 2026.
Fiat 500AED 48/day
2
M
Fiat 500
Found 01/31/26
Ford KaAED 53/day
2
M
Ford Ka
Found 01/31/26
Kia ForteAED 54/day
4
M
Kia Forte
Found 01/31/26

Cheapflights insights for Cork car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cork, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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What is the best car rental company in Cork?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Cork is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
10.0
FLIZZR
FLIZZR
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cork?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Cork is February, when you can expect to pay AED 55/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cork is August (AED 209/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

AED 59

February

AED 55

March

AED 77

April

AED 118

May

AED 129

June

AED 107

July

AED 176

August

AED 209

September

AED 103

October

AED 77

November

AED 66

December

AED 114

What car do most people hire in Cork?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Cork are the following: Economy cars (Ford Fiesta or similar), Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar), and Passenger van cars (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cork?

In Cork, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and Sunnycars have 3 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Cork, Ireland

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Cork, Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Cork, Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 2 February 2026.

Thrifty

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

FLIZZR

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

keddy by Europcar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.5
Good
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.0

Avis

6.8
Okay
4 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

6.4

Europcar

6.0
Okay
4 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cork, Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 February 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cork for a week from Payless?

    Hiring a car in Cork for a week can be a great option for travel. Payless, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,265/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Cork?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Cork it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

Car rentals by fuel type in Cork, Ireland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cork, Ireland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Cork, Ireland. Deals were last updated on 2 February 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cork, Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 14+).

Electric

Electric

AED 185+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 14+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 18+

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