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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 4/3 and drop-off date of 18/3. 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 21 กุมภาพันธ์ 2025.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

AED 126

Cheapest price per day

AED 41

Ireland car rental prices in popular cities

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 176 pickup locations in Ireland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 กุมภาพันธ์ 2025.

Price

AED 61 - AED 85

What is the 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 21 กุมภาพันธ์ 2025.

January

AED 58

February

AED 51

March

AED 91

April

AED 80

May

AED 121

June

AED 102

July

AED 143

August

AED 161

September

AED 99

October

AED 77

November

AED 62

December

AED 113

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ireland is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 21 กุมภาพันธ์ 2025.

At AED 41/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, 290 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

AED 41+

Compact

Compact

AED 42+

Standard

Standard

AED 58+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 207+

Mini

Mini

AED 39+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 178+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 50+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 59+

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 21 กุมภาพันธ์ 2025.

Small cars

AED 51 - AED 181

All Car Types

AED 89 - AED 285

To rent a small car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of AED 108/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Ireland (~AED 51/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 181/day). In fact, February is about 54% 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 33% 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 170/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 340/day). In fact, November is about 71% 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 313/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 August (~AED 499/day). In fact, November is about 56% 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 49% 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.

To rent a SUV in Ireland, you would pay an average price of AED 167/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Ireland (~AED 112/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 273/day). In fact, February is about 34% 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 4% 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 217/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a van in Ireland (~AED 217/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 660/day). In fact, April is about 1% 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 26% 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.

Renault ClioAED 41/day
2
M
Renault Clio
Nissan MicraAED 44/day
2
M
Nissan Micra

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 21 กุมภาพันธ์ 2025.

keddy by Europcar

35 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

33 locations

Sunnycars

31 locations

Europcar

30 locations

Hertz

17 locations

CARHIRE.ie

10 locations

Dollar

10 locations

Thrifty

10 locations

Best Ireland car rental deals found

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 82. Data was last updated on 21 กุมภาพันธ์ 2025.
Renault ClioAED 41/day
2
M
Renault Clio
Nissan SunnyAED 42/day
4
M
Nissan Sunny
Ford KaAED 44/day
2
M
Ford Ka

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 กุมภาพันธ์ 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Ireland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.3 rating), keddy by Europcar (9.2 rating) and Alamo (8.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Ireland.

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

    With an average price of AED 48/day, Easirent is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland, booking 90% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At AED 85/day, it is 17% cheaper on average to rent a car in Shannon than any other city in Ireland. The cheapest price found in Ireland was for AED 63/day in Shannon.

  • 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.

Small car rentals in Ireland

Find small car rental deals in Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Ireland cost an average of AED 169 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 กุมภาพันธ์ 2025.
Ford KaAED 50/day
2
M
Ford Ka
Ford KaAED 64/day
2
M
Ford Ka
Nissan MicraAED 68/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

Luxury car rentals in Ireland

Find luxury car rental deals in Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Ireland cost an average of AED 581 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 กุมภาพันธ์ 2025.
Audi A8AED 239/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A8
Lexus ESAED 328/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES
Lexus ESAED 366/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES

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 21 กุมภาพันธ์ 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ireland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 24+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 30+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 24+

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