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Cheap Car Rentals in Ireland from AED 41

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 16/6 and drop-off date of 19/6. 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 2025

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 11 June 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

AED 131

Cheapest price per day

AED 41

Cheapest time to rent a car in Ireland

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Ireland and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 11 June 2025.

January

AED 58

February

AED 55

March

AED 73

April

AED 117

May

AED 124

June

AED 113

July

AED 146

August

AED 172

September

AED 102

October

AED 73

November

AED 62

December

AED 110

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 11 June 2025.

At AED 41/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Ireland in the past week. Out of 33 car hire agencies operating in Ireland, there are, in total, 297 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

AED 44+

Compact

Compact

AED 63+

Standard

Standard

AED 116+

Mini

Mini

AED 41+

Premium

Premium

AED 221+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 294+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 69+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 120+

Compare available car types for rental in Ireland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Ireland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 June 2025.

Small cars

AED 57 - AED 183

All Car Types

AED 89 - AED 285

To rent a small car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of AED 106/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Ireland (~AED 57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 183/day). In fact, February is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ireland, renting a small car saves you 34% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of AED 169/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Ireland (~AED 51/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 339/day). In fact, November is about 70% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ireland, renting a medium car is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ireland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of AED 367/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Ireland (~AED 140/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 839/day). In fact, November is about 62% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ireland, renting a large car is 57% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ireland large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Ireland, you would pay an average price of AED 171/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Ireland (~AED 100/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 269/day). In fact, March is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ireland, renting a SUV is 7% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ireland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Ireland, you would pay an average price of AED 173/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in Ireland (~AED 236/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 473/day). In fact, September is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ireland, renting a van is 9% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Fiat 500AED 41/day
2
M
Fiat 500
Ford FiestaAED 44/day
2
M
Ford Fiesta
Nissan SunnyAED 58/day
2
M
Nissan Sunny

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 11 June 2025.

Sixt

7.1
Good
228 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.2
Wonderful
40 reviews37 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.3

Hertz

6.9
Okay
50 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.2

Avis

6.9
Okay
35 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.5

Europcar

6.8
Okay
68 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Budget

6.8
Okay
38 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.2

Dollar

6.3
Okay
41 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.2

Easirent

5.3
Fair
70 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.4

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 113. Data was last updated on 11 June 2025.
Fiat 500AED 41/day
2
M
Fiat 500
Ford FiestaAED 44/day
2
M
Ford Fiesta
Nissan SunnyAED 58/day
2
M
Nissan Sunny

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 June 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland?

    With an average price of AED 103/day, Budget is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland, booking 302% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At AED 152/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Dublin than any other city in Ireland. The cheapest price found in Ireland was for AED 101/day in Dublin.

  • 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 11 June 2025.

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 17+).

Electric

Electric

AED 27+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 24+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 17+

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