Galway

Cheap Car Hire in Galway, Ireland

Driver's age: 26-65
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Cheapflights insights for Galway car rentals

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

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Galway, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 136, which is about 168% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Galway?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Galway is Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 4 reviews). Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Galway? January is the cheapest month, costing about AED 114 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 301. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 114

February

AED 132

March

AED 162

April

AED 202

May

AED 235

June

AED 202

July

AED 268

August

AED 301

September

AED 176

October

AED 158

November

AED 125

December

AED 147

What car do most people hire in Galway?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Galway are the following: Economy cars (Skoda Citigo or similar), Mini cars (Volkswagen up! or similar), and Passenger van cars (Class Luxury Van or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Galway?

Sunnycars has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Galway at 2.

Top rental agencies in Galway, Ireland

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Galway, Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car rental companies in Galway, Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 29 August 2025.

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.1

Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

keddy by Europcar

1 location

Payless

6.2
Okay
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

5.2

CARHIRE.ie

1 location

Sunnycars

3 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Galway, Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Galway?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Galway check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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