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Cheap Car Rentals in Ireland from AED 56

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 3/9 and drop-off date of 7/9. 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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Ireland car rentals in 2026

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 7 July 2026.

Most popular company

Easirent

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

AED 130

Cheapest price per day

AED 56
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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 7 July 2026.
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At AED 56/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, 301 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

AED 76+

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Compact

Compact

AED 76+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 342+

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Standard

Standard

AED 137+

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Mini

Mini

AED 56+

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Luxury

Luxury

AED 279+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 80+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 87+

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Best car rental deals found in Ireland

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 AED 217. Data was last updated on 7 July 2026.
Chevrolet SparkAED 56/day
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Chevrolet Spark
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Chevrolet Sonic SedanAED 76/day
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Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
Found 07/05/26
Geely EmgrandAED 76/day
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Geely Emgrand
Found 07/05/26

Cheapflights insights for Ireland car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Ireland, make your reservation 79 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 97/day – about 238% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Ireland?

In Ireland, the most affordable car hire company right now is Thrifty, offering prices from just AED 16.81/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is CARHIRE.ie, with rates starting at AED 17.59/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Ireland? February is the cheapest month, costing about AED 61 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 211. 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 64

February

AED 61

March

AED 86

April

AED 99

May

AED 127

June

AED 97

July

AED 173

August

AED 211

September

AED 95

October

AED 73

November

AED 62

December

AED 116

What car do most people hire in Ireland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Ireland are the following: Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar), SUV cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar), and Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Ireland?

Avis has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DRIVALIA has the second-highest number of locations in Ireland at 5.

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Ireland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 88 pickup locations in Ireland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 July 2026.
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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 7 July 2026.

Hertz

6.8
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50 reviews•17 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.1

Budget

6.7
Okay
49 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.3

Avis

6.1
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38 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

5.7

Europcar

5.9
Fair
72 reviews•29 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.7

Easirent

5.1
Fair
73 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.2

National

8.0
Very Good
1 review•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

FLIZZR

8.0
Very Good
1 review•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.0

Thrifty

6.7
Okay
20 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.5

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 July 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland?

    With an average price of AED 179/day, Hertz is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland, booking 257% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Ireland?

    At AED 86/day, it is 40% cheaper on average to rent a car in Cork than any other city in Ireland. The cheapest price found in Ireland was for AED 65/day in Cork.

  • 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Ireland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Ireland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Ireland. Deals were last updated on 7 July 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 20+).

Electric

Electric

AED 23+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 25+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 20+

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