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Car rental in Ireland

7 airports · 4 train stations · 18 cities · drives on the left

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  • 13rental companies
  • 21pick-up points
  • from $18 per day
  • 9.0 top rated · Alamo

Half of the offers here cost under $83 a day, and one in ten under $29. The companies with the most offices here are Enterprise, Hertz and Europcar. Based on 1,411 offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026.

  • In the terminal: 12 · Free shuttle bus: 1
  • Free cancellation: 13 of 13
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Where to rent a car in Ireland

Data from the 12 months to Oct 2026.

All 7 airports in Ireland All 18 cities in Ireland All 4 train stations in Ireland

Rental prices in Ireland by car class

Class Typical cars Suppliers Cheapest at From / day Typical / day
Mini Volkswagen Up, Ford Ka, Kia Picanto 13 Dublin Airport $18 $38
Economy Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo, Renault Clio 13 Dublin Airport $19 $47
Compact Opel Astra, Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf 13 Knock Airport $25 $54
Intermediate Ford Mondeo, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Jetta 11 Knock Airport $34 $62
Standard Skoda Octavia, Opel Insignia, Volkswagen Passat 8 Dublin Airport $35 $72
Full size BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class, Audi A4 6 Dublin Central $87 $110
Station wagon Ford Focus Estate, Renault Megane Estate, Volkswagen Golf Estate 6 Dublin Airport $44 $84
SUV Nissan Qashqai, Kia Sportage, Ford Kuga 13 Dublin Central $35 $91
5-seat MPV Opel Zafira, Ford Transit Custom, Renault Traffic 4 Shannon Airport $105
7-seat minivan Skoda Kodiaq, Ford Galaxy, Volkswagen Caddy 12 Dublin Blanchardstown $81 $176
9-seat van Renault Trafic, Ford Tourneo Custom, Ford Tourneo 10 Dublin Blanchardstown $133 $301
Luxury BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Mercedes E Class 8 Dublin Blanchardstown $112 $185
Premium Audi A4, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6 8 Dublin Blanchardstown $99 $158

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on 1,411 offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Volkswagen Up rental car in Ireland Budget

Volkswagen Up

or similar

Dublin Airport

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
from $18/day See prices
Ford Ka rental car in Ireland Payless

Ford Ka

or similar

Dublin Airport

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
from $18/day See prices
Toyota Aygo X rental car in Ireland Thrifty

Toyota Aygo X

or similar

Dublin Airport

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
from $18/day See prices
Hyundai i10 rental car in Ireland Carhire

Hyundai i10

or similar

Kerry Airport

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $19/day See prices
Renault Clio rental car in Ireland Budget

Renault Clio

or similar

Dublin Airport

  • 4 seats
  • 3 bags
from $19/day See prices
Volkswagen Polo rental car in Ireland Payless

Volkswagen Polo

or similar

Dublin Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
from $19/day See prices
Ford Fiesta rental car in Ireland Flizzr

Ford Fiesta

or similar

Dublin Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
from $19/day See prices
Nissan Micra rental car in Ireland Europcar

Nissan Micra

or similar

Knock Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
from $21/day See prices

Car rental companies in Ireland

Rating is the average over the company's offices in Ireland. Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Oct 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Rental conditions in Ireland

Based on 13 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 25 pay $41 a day extra (Flizzr and Sixt).
Debit card Not accepted by any of the 13 suppliers.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 13 of 13 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 13 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (13 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 51%, manual 49%.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Toyota Yaris Hybrid and Toyota Corolla, from $49 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 13 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (13 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (13 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (13 suppliers). Deductible: $1 433–$2 976.
Included in the price Taxes, Airport fee, Breakdown assistance
One-way rental Allowed by 5 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $0–$110.
Extras Child seat (13 suppliers), GPS (12 suppliers), Booster seat (12 suppliers), Infant seat (9 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (3 suppliers), Special discount (2 suppliers)

Prices in Ireland in numbers

Price per day. Data from the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Cheapest places lowest price seen
  1. Navan Town Centre $19
  2. Waterford Downtown $20
  3. Knock Airport $21
  4. Kerry Airport $22
  5. Shannon Airport $24
  6. Dublin Airport $26
  7. Dublin Grand Canal $27
  8. Dublin Central $28
  9. Cork Airport $31
  10. Dublin Tallaght $35

Van, SUV and luxury car rental in Ireland

Data from the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Car rental in Ireland: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Ireland?
Half of the offers we have seen in Ireland cost under $83 a day, and one in ten under $29. The cheapest class is Mini, from $18 a day. Based on 1,411 offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Which car rental company is cheapest in Ireland?
Budget is the cheapest for a small car, about $32 a day. Based on 1,411 offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Ireland?
Alamo, rated 9.0 out of 10 from 250+ reviews. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Oct 2026.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Ireland?
The lowest minimum age among our partners in Ireland is 21. Drivers under 25 pay a young-driver fee of $41 a day.

Can I rent a car in Ireland with a debit card?
None of our partners in Ireland accept a debit card. You need a credit card.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Ireland?
In Ireland you drive on the left. 51% of the rental cars are automatic.

What are the driving rules in Ireland?
Speed limits: 50 km/h in towns · 100 km/h on rural roads · 120 km/h on motorways. Drink-drive limit: 0.05% blood alcohol · 0.02% for new drivers. Sources: WHO Global status report on road safety 2023, EU Your Europe road rules and national road operators, checked October 2026. Local signs always apply.

Where is car rental cheapest in Ireland?
The lowest prices we have seen are at Navan Town Centre ($19), Waterford Downtown ($20) and Knock Airport ($21). Data from the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Can I return the car somewhere else in Ireland?
2% of searches in Ireland are one-way. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see the one-way fee.

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