Car hire in Ireland

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Ireland car hire at a glance

Most popular providerBudget
Most popular carSmall, mini
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentNovember
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Ireland could cost, we've pulled prices from Ireland.

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Fiat 500

or similar mini

Easirent
41ManualAC
Fiat 500

Free cancellation

Unlimited mileage

From
SAR 28
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Ireland

The cheapest month to rent a car in Ireland is November, when the average cost per day is SAR 149. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is October, when the average cost per day is SAR 154. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Ireland is September.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Ireland could cost, we've pulled prices from Ireland.

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All you need to know about Ireland

Side of the roadLeft
CurrencyEuro
LanguageEnglish, Irish
Motorway speed limit120kmph
Built-up area speed limit50kmph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Ireland

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Ireland is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Ireland is Budget. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Budget.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are SAR 52 a day and SAR 359 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Ireland you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Ireland. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Ireland is Dublin. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Ireland.

Hire a car long term in Ireland

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Ireland with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

Car hire in Ireland: FAQs

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Ireland depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Ireland, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to hire a car in Ireland. First, you need to decide where in Ireland you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

It depends where in Ireland you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Dublin. On average, it costs SAR 225 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is SAR 52 per day.

You need to be at least 21 to hire a car in Ireland. If you're under 25, you might need to pay a young driver fee. Some car hire companies also only let you book certain cars.

Enter your age when you search on Skyscanner and we’ll show you the options available.
The highest-rated car hire company in Ireland is Payless, rated 4.8/5 from 155 reviews. Payless car hire costs an average of SAR 362 per day in Ireland.

Here are some of the other top rated car hire companies in Ireland. We've also included their average daily prices to help you compare options.
  • Flizzr
    • 4.8/5 (from 145 reviews)
    • Average daily price: SAR 340
  • Carhire
    • 4.8/5 (from 62 reviews)
    • Average daily price: SAR 239
It depends. Some car hire companies in Ireland accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Check the company’s accepted payment methods before you book.

Either way, the card needs to be in the main driver's name and you'll need enough money on it to cover a security deposit. You’ll get that back when you return the car.
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The time you have to cancel depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged.

If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might need to pay a cancellation fee or you won’t get a refund.
We couldn’t find any electric car hire deals in Ireland. More EVs are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
The easiest way to compare car hire in Ireland is to look at lots of companies at the same time, rather than checking each one individually.

Skyscanner is a comparison website. We search 20 car hire companies and compare prices across 367 available cars – so you don't have to.