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Ireland car rentals in 2026

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 May 11, 2026.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

₱2,297

Cheapest price per day

₱1,394

Cheapflights insights for Ireland car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Ireland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Ireland?

For the best savings on car rentals in Ireland, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₱1,569/day – about 5,378% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Ireland?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Ireland is February where you can expect to pay ₱995/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Ireland is August (₱3,409/day on average). The average daily rental price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you rent.

January

₱1,056

February

₱995

March

₱1,418

April

₱1,629

May

₱2,051

June

₱1,599

July

₱2,836

August

₱3,409

September

₱1,599

October

₱1,207

November

₱1,026

December

₱1,900

Which car rental company has the most locations in Ireland?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 42 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second highest number of locations in Ireland at 36.

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 127 pickup locations in Ireland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on May 11, 2026.

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 May 11, 2026.

Sixt

7.0
Good
236 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.9
Very good
41 reviews42 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.2

Budget

6.8
Okay
40 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.8
Okay
50 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.1

Dollar

6.4
Okay
41 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.1

Avis

6.1
Okay
38 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

5.7

Europcar

5.9
Fair
72 reviews29 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.7

Easirent

5.1
Fair
73 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on May 11, 2026.
  • What is the most popular car rental provider in Ireland?

    When renting a car in Ireland, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is Easirent, and with prices around ₱1,490/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Easirent is STANDARD, which starts as low as ₱1,490/day.

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

    When visiting Ireland, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Shannon where rental cars typically will cost around ₱2,202/day (4% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Ireland was found in Dublin for just ₱962/day.

  • 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.

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