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Cheap Car Rentals in Northern Ireland from AED 101

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 26/2 and drop-off date of 26/2. 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 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 7 February 2025.

Most common car type

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Northern Ireland?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Northern 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 7 February 2025.

January

AED 91

February

AED 95

March

AED 121

April

AED 117

May

AED 128

June

AED 128

July

AED 150

August

AED 161

September

AED 117

October

AED 117

November

AED 102

December

AED 139

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Northern Ireland is January. 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 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 7 February 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Northern Ireland this past week from 3,819 hire locations out of 78 hire agencies. Prices for a Northern Ireland small car hire start from AED 137/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 137+

Compact

Compact

AED 152+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 167+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 170+

Compare available car types for rental in Northern Ireland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Northern 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 7 February 2025.

Small cars

AED 53 - AED 287

All Car Types

AED 53 - AED 406

To rent a small car in Northern Ireland, you would pay an average price of AED 100/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Northern Ireland (~AED 53/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 287/day). In fact, February is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Northern Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Northern Ireland, renting a small car saves you 27% 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 Northern Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Northern Ireland, you would pay an average price of AED 97/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Northern Ireland (~AED 97/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~AED 298/day). In fact, January is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Northern Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Northern Ireland, renting a medium car saves you 30% 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 Northern Ireland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford FiestaAED 137/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Toyota CorollaAED 152/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Kia RioAED 154/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

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 7 February 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Dollar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

DRIVALIA

10.0
Wonderful
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Sixt

7.4
Good
18 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Budget

7.2
Good
26 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.5

Firefly

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Europcar

6.0
Okay
1 review7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.3

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.0

Best Northern Ireland car rental deals found

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 159. Data was last updated on 7 February 2025.
Ford FiestaAED 137/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Toyota CorollaAED 152/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Kia RioAED 154/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

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 7 February 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Northern Ireland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, U-Save (10.0 rating), Arnold Clark (9.6 rating) and Alamo (8.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Northern Ireland.

  • What are petrol prices like in Northern Ireland?

    The average price of petrol in Northern Ireland is AED 6.40/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 288 and AED 415 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 769/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Northern Ireland for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 38%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Northern Ireland.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Northern Ireland?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Northern Ireland for a month is certainly possible.

Small car rentals in Northern Ireland

Find small car rental deals in Northern Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Northern Ireland cost an average of AED 157 per day. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2025.
Nissan MicraAED 101/day
2
M
Nissan Micra
Kia PicantoAED 110/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Ford KaAED 172/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

Luxury car rentals in Northern Ireland

Find luxury car rental deals in Northern Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Northern Ireland cost an average of AED 423 per day. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2025.
BMW X5AED 375/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW X5
BMW X5AED 422/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW X5
BMW X5AED 430/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW X5

Car rentals by fuel type in Northern Ireland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Northern Ireland. Deals were last updated on 7 February 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 38+).

Electric

Electric

AED 106+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 38+

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