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Cheap Car Hire in Cork, Ireland

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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.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Cork?

For the best savings on car hire in Cork, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 81/day – about 187% less than the yearly average.

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 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Cork is January, when you can expect to pay AED 55/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cork is August (AED 184/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 55

February

AED 55

March

AED 77

April

AED 118

May

AED 132

June

AED 110

July

AED 147

August

AED 184

September

AED 99

October

AED 73

November

AED 62

December

AED 118

What car do most people hire in Cork?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Cork are the following: Economy cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar), SUV cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar), and Standard cars (Peugeot 5008 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.

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 8 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Cork, including Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Cork, including Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Thrifty

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

keddy by Europcar

2 locations

FLIZZR

1 location

Hertz

7.5
Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.0

Budget

7.0
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Europcar

6.8
Okay
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.8

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 8 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cork for a week from Budget?

    Hiring a car in Cork for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,385/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.

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