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Cheap Car Rentals in Northern Ireland from AED 55

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 Northern Ireland with a pick-up date of 24/3 and drop-off date of 7/4. 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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Northern Ireland car rentals in 2026

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 19 March 2026.

Most common car type

Economy
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Popular car types in Northern Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Northern Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 19 March 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Northern Ireland this past week from 4,115 hire locations out of 93 hire agencies. Prices for a Northern Ireland small car hire start from AED 55/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 55+

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Compact

Compact

AED 99+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 104+

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Standard

Standard

AED 130+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 338+

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Mini

Mini

AED 66+

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Luxury

Luxury

AED 320+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 104+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 150+

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Compare car rental deals in Northern Ireland by type

Here are the best Northern Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloAED 55/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 03/17/26
Ford KaAED 66/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Found 03/17/26
Chevrolet Sonic SedanAED 99/day
4
M
A/C
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
Found 03/17/26

Best car rental deals found in Northern Ireland

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Northern Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Northern Ireland with an average daily rate of AED 149. Data was last updated on 19 March 2026.
Volkswagen PoloAED 55/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 03/17/26
Ford KaAED 66/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Found 03/17/26
Chevrolet Sonic SedanAED 99/day
4
M
A/C
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
Found 03/17/26

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 39 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 121/day on average when booked 39 days ahead, which saves you 239% off the average price.

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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 DRIVALIA (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

DRIVALIA
DRIVALIA
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
10.0
Dollar
Dollar
10.0
National
National
8.9

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 99. 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 99. 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 99

February

AED 99

March

AED 103

April

AED 132

May

AED 136

June

AED 136

July

AED 198

August

AED 176

September

AED 121

October

AED 114

November

AED 103

December

AED 154

Which car hire company has the most locations in Northern Ireland?

Both keddy by Europcar and Sunnycars have 8 locations in Northern Ireland, more than any other rental company in the area.

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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 19 March 2026.

DRIVALIA

3 locations
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Alamo

2 locations
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Dollar

4 locations
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National

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6 locations
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Sixt

5 locations
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Avis

2 locations
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Budget

3 locations
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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 19 March 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Northern Ireland for a week from Budget?

    Hiring a car in Northern Ireland 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 892/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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Northern Ireland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Northern Ireland. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 24+).

Electric

Electric

AED 24+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 39+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 57+

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