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Ireland Car Rental Mini Guide

Ireland is one of the world’s most romantic destinations and the Emerald Isle is a favourite location for fishing, golfing, hiking and cycling. Attracting tourists from all corners of the world, many choose to hire cars to see as much of Ireland as possible. Roads in Ireland are generally in excellent condition and the motorway network to and from the capital is well managed making car rental an excellent choice. Much like driving in any major urban city, forward planning is wise and either hiring a sat nav or using Google maps is a good idea to avoid congestion or getting lost. Renting a car in Ireland is the easiest and most comfortable way to get around the Emerald Isle which boasts lively cities, stunning countryside and great entertainment and nightlife. Irish people are renowned for being very friendly and hospitable so you can expect a warm welcome from the locals wherever you go.

Our car hire rates include taxes, collision damage waiver, theft waiver and insurance. We also include complimentary breakdown assistance in the unlikely event you should have a mechanical problem with the car. If you are doing a tour of the United Kingdom it may also be possible to take your car rental by ferry to Ireland across from the west coast of England. Enquire with our car rental representatives to see if this is an option.

Once our of the city, country roads are a joy and should be enjoyed, whilst narrow in places, those flanking the famous west coast offer unrivalled scenery and views. There is little to be concerned about when driving in Ireland, embrace the excellent choice of rental cars and their low prices and make the most of your visit.

Most popular location to collect car hire in Ireland:

Facts about Ireland

  • Ireland is divided up into the Republic of Ireland which is about five sixths of the island and Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom.
  • There was a famine (often referred to as the 'Great Hunger') between 1845-1849 causing around 1 million deaths
  • There are five international airports in Ireland and the busiest is Dublin Airport.
  • Horse racing is very popular in the country and it is known worldwide for its breeding of fine race horses.
  • Guinness is the most famous drink in Ireland and originated in Dublin.

Cheapest car hire in Ireland

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 58.20 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 407.43 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 58.20 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 407.43 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 58.20 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 407.43 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 58.22 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 407.56 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 58.22 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 407.56 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 58.22 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 407.56 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 58.22 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 407.56 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Ford Ka

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 58.24 EUR/day
Ford Ka

7 Days rental at 407.68 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Ford Ka

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 58.24 EUR/day
Ford Ka

7 Days rental at 407.68 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 32.76 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 229.37 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.45 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 241.21 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.45 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 241.21 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Astra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 52.38 EUR/day
Opel Astra

7 Days rental at 366.68 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Astra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 52.38 EUR/day
Opel Astra

7 Days rental at 366.68 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Astra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 52.38 EUR/day
Opel Astra

7 Days rental at 366.68 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Astra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 52.38 EUR/day
Opel Astra

7 Days rental at 366.68 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Astra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 52.38 EUR/day
Opel Astra

7 Days rental at 366.68 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Astra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 52.38 EUR/day
Opel Astra

7 Days rental at 366.68 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Micra

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 25.35 EUR/day
Nissan Micra

7 Days rental at 177.48 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Nissan Micra

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 26.74 EUR/day
Nissan Micra

7 Days rental at 187.18 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Nissan Micra

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 26.74 EUR/day
Nissan Micra

7 Days rental at 187.18 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Ford Fiesta

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.12 EUR/day
Ford Fiesta

7 Days rental at 315.89 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Ford Fiesta

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.12 EUR/day
Ford Fiesta

7 Days rental at 315.89 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Ford Fiesta

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.12 EUR/day
Ford Fiesta

7 Days rental at 315.89 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Ford Fiesta

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.12 EUR/day
Ford Fiesta

7 Days rental at 315.89 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Ford Fiesta

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.12 EUR/day
Ford Fiesta

7 Days rental at 315.89 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Ford Fiesta

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.12 EUR/day
Ford Fiesta

7 Days rental at 315.89 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 153.50 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 1074.55 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 153.50 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 1074.55 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 153.50 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 1074.55 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 153.55 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 1074.88 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 153.55 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 1074.88 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 153.55 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 1074.88 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volvo S80

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 153.60 EUR/day
Volvo S80

7 Days rental at 1075.20 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volvo S80

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 153.60 EUR/day
Volvo S80

7 Days rental at 1075.20 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volvo S80

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 153.60 EUR/day
Volvo S80

7 Days rental at 1075.20 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Ford Mondeo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.17 EUR/day
Ford Mondeo

7 Days rental at 288.22 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 42.76 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 299.36 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Mondeo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 43.23 EUR/day
Ford Mondeo

7 Days rental at 302.63 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Mondeo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 43.23 EUR/day
Ford Mondeo

7 Days rental at 302.63 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 44.87 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 314.15 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 44.87 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 314.15 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 69.01 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 483.11 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 69.01 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 483.11 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 69.01 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 483.11 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 181.85 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3

7 Days rental at 1273.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 104.00 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 728.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model Y

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 104.00 EUR/day
Tesla Model Y

7 Days rental at 728.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 128.00 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 896.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model Y

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 128.00 EUR/day
Tesla Model Y

7 Days rental at 896.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Ireland

  • Drive on the left-hand side of the road in Ireland, the steering wheel is always on the right of the car
  • Speed limits are in Km/h, something to be aware of if arriving from the UK
  • There are toll roads in Ireland, check payment options before you travel to avoid getting a fine
  • Fuel is relatively expensive in Ireland, expect to pay around 60 EUR to refill an average sized rental car
  • You can take a rental car across the border to Northern Ireland, just ask at the car rental desk
 

Popular car hire destinations in Ireland

  • Cavan 
  • Cork 
  • Cork Airport
  • Dublin Airport
  • Dublin 
  • Galway 
  • Galway Airport 
  • Kerry Airport 
  • Killarney 
  • Knock Airport 
  • Limerick 
  • Rathgar
  • Shannon Airport
  • Stillorgan 
  • Waterford Airport 
  • Waterford Town 

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Ireland

  •  

    L

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    100kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    120kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    EUR  1.62/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    EUR €

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    25

    Min Rental Age

    17

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Ireland

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Enterprise
28
8.7/10
774
€
€ 52.38
€ 69.01
€ 68.32
 Thrifty
5
8.1/10
108
€ 67.30
€ 79.26
€ 167.80
€ 124.96
 Hertz
15
8.1/10
926
€ 67.85
€ 82.14
€ 96.43
€ 124.99
 Flizzr
4
7.8/10
222
€ 67.34
€ 69.92
€ 93.78
€
 Dollar
5
7.7/10
157
€ 58.32
€ 67.80
€ 84.96
€ 118.80
 Budget
12
7.7/10
2,109
€ 58.25
€ 57.96
€ 84.66
€ 94.50
 Europcar
20
7.6/10
2,134
€ 64.52
€ 32.76
€ 41.17
€
 Keddy by europcar
6
7.5/10
126
€ 58.31
€ 72.41
€ 95.43
€
 Alamo
3
7.4/10
27
€
€ 68.30
€ 95.48
€ 94.53
 Carhire
8
7.2/10
518
€ 58.20
€ 68.25
€ 84.68
€
 Sixt
5
7.2/10
368
€ 67.36
€ 69.94
€ 93.81
€ 100.23
 Payless
5
7.0/10
143
€ 58.24
€ 68.21
€ 84.63
€
 Avis
7
6.3/10
114
€ 67.42
€ 81.85
€ 111.85
€

Car rental agent statistics in Ireland

  • 9.5/10
    Highest rated agent:
    HERTZ
  • 4.6/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    CARHIRE
  • 7,726
    Total number of reviews in
    Ireland
  • 28
    Most Locations in Ireland:
    ENTERPRISE
  • 19
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 16
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Ireland

ItemPercent
January€ 58
February€ 58
March€ 72
April€ 60
May€ 72
June€ 89
July€ 97
August€ 89
September€ 78
October€ 71
November€ 53
December€ 89
ItemPercent
January€ 42
February€ 42
March€ 57
April€ 47
May€ 59
June€ 89
July€ 87
August€ 71
September€ 63
October€ 55
November€ 41
December€ 66
ItemPercent
January€ 114
February€ 122
March€ 150
April€ 109
May€ 103
June€ 123
July€ 121
August€ 145
September€ 127
October€ 151
November€ 128
December€ 175
ItemPercent
January€ 73
February€ 74
March€ 98
April€ 78
May€ 89
June€ 126
July€ 112
August€ 117
September€ 101
October€ 102
November€ 78
December€ 136
ItemPercent
January€ 403
February€ 362
March€ 340
April€ 218
May€ 252
June€ 224
July€ 222
August€ 346
September€ 329
October€ 372
November€ 227
December€ 422
ItemPercent
January€ 35
February€ 36
March€ 49
April€ 36
May€ 50
June€ 51
July€ 78
August€ 67
September€ 59
October€ 48
November€ 35
December€ 64
ItemPercent
January€ 72
February€ 88
March€ 123
April€ 118
May€ 97
June€ 95
July€ 122
August€ 134
September€ 126
October€ 170
November€ 87
December€ 153
ItemPercent
January€ 44
February€ 42
March€ 62
April€ 51
May€ 75
June€ 80
July€ 128
August€ 89
September€ 84
October€ 70
November€ 42
December€ 91

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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Ireland

DieselUnleaded
Apr , 2022

€ 1.91

€ 1.83

May , 2022

€ 1.93

€ 1.84

Jun , 2022

€ 1.93

€ 1.99

Jul , 2022

€ 2.15

€ 2.17

Aug , 2022

€ 2.01

€ 2.02

Sep , 2022

€ 1.90

€ 1.85

Oct , 2022

€ 1.88

€ 1.76

Nov , 2022

€ 2.02

€ 1.82

Dec , 2022

€ 1.95

€ 1.76

Jan , 2023

€ 1.68

€ 1.56

Feb , 2023

€ 1.70

€ 1.60

Mar , 2023

€ 1.68

€ 1.62

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Mar , 2023 1.68 1.62
Feb , 2023 1.70 1.60
Jan , 2023 1.68 1.56
Dec , 2022 1.95 1.76
Nov , 2022 2.02 1.82
Oct , 2022 1.88 1.76
Sep , 2022 1.90 1.85
Aug , 2022 2.01 2.02
Jul , 2022 2.15 2.17
Jun , 2022 1.93 1.99
May , 2022 1.93 1.84
Apr , 2022 1.91 1.83

Car rental price statistics in Ireland

  • € 177.45
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 823.46
    Highest daily price:
    Renault Trafic
  • 1,353
    Total cars available
     
  • 122
    Most popular model:
    Ford Mondeo
  • 190
    Location with most cars:
    Dublin - Airport
  • € 25.4 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    EUROPCAR - Athlone
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Car Hire Cork
Cork
€14.5
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €14.5 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €17.0 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €16.4 per day
Car Hire Dublin
Dublin
€14.5
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €14.5 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €16.8 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €16.1 per day
Car Hire Knock Airport
Knock Airport
€16.0
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €16.0 per day
Compact 3 5 3 from €20.4 per day
Economy 3 5 2 from €17.5 per day
Car Hire Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport
€14.5
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €14.5 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €16.8 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €16.1 per day