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Car Rental in Northern Ireland Mini Guide

Flying into Northern Ireland the main airport is Belfast Airport which was named after the iconic Manchester United footballer George Best.  You can prebook your rental car for collection at the Airport and it is then just a short drive to Belfast city itself. From Belfast you can drive by motorway to other Northern Irish cities such as Ballymena, Dungannon and Newtownabbey. Should you wish to drive to the Republic of Ireland you can do so without undergoing passport checks or having to drive through border control.

While Northern Ireland (UK) has had a troubled history, today the country is stable and makes an ideal place to visit on holiday and take advantage of a rental car to give you your own independence. .  Northern Ireland’s capital Belfast is a vibrant city which has overcome decades of paramilitary violence to become a top weekend city break destination.

Cheapest car hire in Northern Ireland

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 35.27 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 246.95 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 35.27 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 246.95 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 35.27 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 246.95 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.24 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 253.73 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.24 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 253.73 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.24 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 253.73 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.24 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 253.73 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.25 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 253.81 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.25 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 253.81 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.55 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 290.90 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.55 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 290.90 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.55 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 290.90 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.57 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 290.99 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.57 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 290.99 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.57 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 290.99 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.57 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 290.99 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.57 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 290.99 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Astra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.80 EUR/day
Opel Astra

7 Days rental at 292.63 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 208

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 39.26 EUR/day
Peugeot 208

7 Days rental at 274.87 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 39.27 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 274.95 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 39.27 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 274.95 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 39.27 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 274.95 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.18 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 281.31 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.18 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 281.31 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.18 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 281.31 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.19 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 281.39 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.19 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 281.39 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 71.55 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 500.91 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen Sharan

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 71.55 EUR/day
Volkswagen Sharan

7 Days rental at 500.91 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Galaxy

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 78.71 EUR/day
Ford Galaxy

7 Days rental at 550.99 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 90.25 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 631.79 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 94.33 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 660.37 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 94.81 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 663.67 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 94.81 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 663.67 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 99.00 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 693.04 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 99.00 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 693.04 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 44.57 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 312.03 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 44.57 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 312.03 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 45.46 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 318.25 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 45.46 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 318.25 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 45.46 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 318.25 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 46.67 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 326.69 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 48.11 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 336.79 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 48.11 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 336.79 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 49.55 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 346.90 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 86.50 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 605.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Zoe

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 100.87 EUR/day
Renault Zoe

7 Days rental at 706.09 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Zoe

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 100.72 EUR/day
Renault Zoe

7 Days rental at 705.07 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Zoe

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 86.57 EUR/day
Renault Zoe

7 Days rental at 606.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 110.94 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3

7 Days rental at 776.61 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 88.30 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 618.12 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Zoe

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 80.47 EUR/day
Renault Zoe

7 Days rental at 563.35 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Zoe

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 99.55 EUR/day
Renault Zoe

7 Days rental at 696.90 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Zoe

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 91.13 EUR/day
Renault Zoe

7 Days rental at 637.94 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Niro Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 294.63 EUR/day
Kia Niro Hybrid

7 Days rental at 2062.43 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Niro Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 258.61 EUR/day
Kia Niro Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1810.28 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Prius Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 276.62 EUR/day
Toyota Prius Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1936.36 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Niro Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 180.93 EUR/day
Kia Niro Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1266.57 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Niro Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 144.91 EUR/day
Kia Niro Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1014.43 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Prius Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 162.92 EUR/day
Toyota Prius Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1140.50 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 309.18 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris Hybrid

7 Days rental at 2164.26 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Niro Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 343.81 EUR/day
Kia Niro Hybrid

7 Days rental at 2406.72 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Niro Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 309.18 EUR/day
Kia Niro Hybrid

7 Days rental at 2164.26 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Northern Ireland

  • Drive on the left-hand side of the road in Northern Ireland, just like the rest of the UK and Ireland
  • The alcohol limit to drive in Northern Ireland is the same as the UK at 80mg of alcohol in the blood
  • There are no toll roads in Northern Ireland, but if you cross the border to Ireland you'll find some
  • Taking a rental car into the Republic of Ireland is not a problem, just make sure you have some EUR to hand
  • Fuel prices in Northern Ireland reflect that of the UK as a whole, expect to pay around £50-60 to fill an average sized hire car
 

Popular car hire destinations in Northern Ireland

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Northern Ireland

  •  

    L

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    30mph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    60mph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    70mph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    GBP  1.45/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    80mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    GBP £

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    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 Northern Ireland

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Arnold clark car & van
39
8.5/10
2,642
€
€ 50.52
€ 75.87
€ 79.34
 Alamo
26
8.4/10
5,307
€ 38.96
€ 44.95
€ 46.67
€ 47.15
 Enterprise
198
8.3/10
14,198
€ 39.69
€ 41.80
€ 44.57
€ 48.60
 Budget
37
7.9/10
10,457
€ 95.78
€ 47.12
€ 57.16
€ 57.16
 Europcar
117
7.9/10
172,806
€ 36.25
€ 41.57
€ 49.92
€ 77.19
 Firefly
23
7.8/10
4,513
€ 38.89
€ 43.85
€ 65.25
€
 National
24
7.8/10
1,555
€ 41.37
€ 47.73
€ 49.55
€ 87.60
 Keddy by europcar
107
7.7/10
33,517
€ 36.24
€ 41.55
€ 49.91
€ 49.28
 Avis
46
7.7/10
8,473
€ 49.76
€ 49.60
€ 60.17
€ 158.35
 Sixt
49
7.6/10
15,459
€ 60.12
€ 50.56
€ 65.04
€ 77.24
 Hertz
74
7.3/10
29,412
€ 35.27
€ 43.84
€ 68.21
€
 Drivalia
26
5.8/10
6,784
€ 49.74
€ 50.55
€ 86.53
€ 105.53
 Green motion
32
5.6/10
25,642
€ 38.88
€ 46.59
€ 57.71
€ 61.04
 Surprice
1
5.1/10
39
€ 295.93
€ 135.22
€ 136.56
€ 136.73

Car rental agent statistics in Northern Ireland

  • 9.4/10
    Highest rated agent:
    ENTERPRISE
  • 3.8/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    HERTZ
  • 330,804
    Total number of reviews in
    Northern Ireland
  • 99
    Most Locations in Northern Ireland:
    EUROPCAR
  • 18
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 20
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Northern Ireland

ItemPercent
January€ 65
February€ 67
March€ 68
April€ 69
May€ 73
June€ 87
July€ 95
August€ 87
September€ 74
October€ 74
November€ 65
December€ 87
ItemPercent
January€ 63
February€ 63
March€ 62
April€ 59
May€ 70
June€ 85
July€ 80
August€ 74
September€ 64
October€ 65
November€ 62
December€ 76
ItemPercent
January€ 143
February€ 128
March€ 127
April€ 125
May€ 138
June€ 167
July€ 175
August€ 185
September€ 158
October€ 156
November€ 154
December€ 184
ItemPercent
January€ 85
February€ 83
March€ 86
April€ 86
May€ 93
June€ 113
July€ 111
August€ 103
September€ 97
October€ 95
November€ 89
December€ 112
ItemPercent
January€ 144
February€ 155
March€ 140
April€ 141
May€ 170
June€ 197
July€ 239
August€ 257
September€ 274
October€ 230
November€ 226
December€ 375
ItemPercent
January€ 52
February€ 53
March€ 52
April€ 49
May€ 54
June€ 65
July€ 69
August€ 62
September€ 63
October€ 64
November€ 51
December€ 68
ItemPercent
January€ 116
February€ 113
March€ 118
April€ 115
May€ 127
June€ 162
July€ 171
August€ 161
September€ 131
October€ 124
November€ 118
December€ 141
ItemPercent
January€ 169
February€ 164
March€ 159
April€ 89
May€ 76
June€ 99
July€ 180
August€ 202
September€ 120
October€ 250
November€ 206
December€ 272

Select category to see average car hire prices in Northern Ireland
*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Northern Ireland

DieselUnleaded
Apr , 2022

€ 2.12

€ 1.96

May , 2022

€ 2.12

€ 1.95

Jun , 2022

€ 2.17

€ 2.06

Jul , 2022

€ 2.32

€ 2.23

Aug , 2022

€ 2.31

€ 2.18

Sep , 2022

€ 2.12

€ 1.96

Oct , 2022

€ 2.07

€ 1.87

Nov , 2022

€ 2.17

€ 1.90

Dec , 2022

€ 2.13

€ 1.85

Jan , 2023

€ 1.96

€ 1.70

Feb , 2023

€ 1.91

€ 1.67

Mar , 2023

€ 1.88

€ 1.65

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Mar , 2023 1.88 1.65
Feb , 2023 1.91 1.67
Jan , 2023 1.96 1.70
Dec , 2022 2.13 1.85
Nov , 2022 2.17 1.90
Oct , 2022 2.07 1.87
Sep , 2022 2.12 1.96
Aug , 2022 2.31 2.18
Jul , 2022 2.32 2.23
Jun , 2022 2.17 2.06
May , 2022 2.12 1.95
Apr , 2022 2.12 1.96

Car rental price statistics in Northern Ireland

  • € 246.89
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 3157.97
    Highest daily price:
    Ford Ranger Double Cab
  • 7,329
    Total cars available
     
  • 618
    Most popular model:
    Opel Corsa
  • 235
    Location with most cars:
    Manchester - Airport
  • € 35.3 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    HERTZ - Birmingham - City
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