Northern Ireland car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Northern Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 August 2025.
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Cheapflights insights for Northern Ireland car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Northern Ireland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Northern Ireland?
Book your car hire in Northern Ireland 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 114/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 224% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Northern Ireland?
In Northern Ireland, the most affordable car hire company right now is Sixt, offering prices from just AED 149.78/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at AED 167.37/day.
What is the best car rental company in Northern Ireland?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Northern Ireland is Dollar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). 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 Northern Ireland?
At Northern Ireland, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just AED 92. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 198 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Northern Ireland, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just AED 92. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 198 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
AED 92
February
AED 99
March
AED 99
April
AED 129
May
AED 136
June
AED 136
July
AED 198
August
AED 173
September
AED 118
October
AED 114
November
AED 103
December
AED 140
What car do most people hire in Northern Ireland?
Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Northern Ireland. Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Nissan Juke or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Northern Ireland?
keddy by Europcar has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Northern Ireland at 8.
Top rental agencies in Northern Ireland
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Northern Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Northern Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 17 August 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Northern Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Northern Ireland for a week from Hertz?
Hiring a car in Northern Ireland for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 7,704/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Northern Ireland?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Northern Ireland for a month is certainly possible.