Ireland Car Hire
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Most popular cities to hire a car in Ireland
Compare car hire prices for the most popular cities in the country
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Current price range
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£18 - £36 per day
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| CHEAPEST CITY IN IRELAND | Cork | 21% cheaper | Car hire in Cork is usually the cheapest in Ireland at £18 per day on average. |
| MOST EXPENSIVE CITY IN IRELAND | Galway | 56% more expensive | Galway usually has the highest-priced car hire rates in Ireland, with rentals averaging £36 per day. |
| MOST POPULAR CITY IN IRELAND | Dublin | 84% more users visited | More momondo users search for car hire in Dublin than any other region in Ireland. |
Car hire companies in Ireland
Below is a list of every nation-wide car hire agency, how many locations they have across the country, and what popular cities you can find them in
Most popular car hire types
Below are the most popular car hire types in Ireland and the cheapest cities in which to rent them
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Hiring a car in Ireland
Before you book your car hire, here are a few tips and rules you should know about driving in Ireland
What is the cheapest car hire agency in Ireland?
Easirent tends to have the cheapest cars for hire in Ireland. Users can often find prices for as low as £14/day when booking through Easirent. You are more likely to find car rental deals through Easirent for less than the average national price of £32/day. These prices may be different depending on the type of car you hire and the city you hire it in.
What is the most popular car hire agency in Ireland?
The most popular car hire company in Ireland is Budget. This agency currently has 152 reviews, with an average customer satisfaction score of 6.9 out of 10. 27% of momondo users recently selected Budget as their rental car company of choice for their travels in Ireland.
What car hire company in Ireland has the most locations?
Sunnycars has the most car hire locations across Ireland. The company has 29 locations, many of which can be found in airports and city centres. If you haven’t picked a city to visit, Dublin is the most popular destination at the moment. Dublin also has 8 Sunnycars car hire centres.
What side of the road do people in Ireland drive on?
Whether you hire or own a car in Ireland, you are required by law to drive on the left. Keep in mind that if you do not feel comfortable driving on this side of the road, you can always call a taxi or opt for a ride share.
How good are the roads in Ireland?
Out of 137 countries, Ireland ranked 24 for road quality. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 7 is the highest score, Ireland scored 5.3 for their road quality. The quality of the roads within the country may vary based on where you visit and the weather.
What is the drink driving limit in Ireland?
The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit in Ireland is 2.38 mg/l. However, it’s important to check regional or local city laws because sometimes this limit might be different. The BAC in Ireland may also vary based on age, driving experience, and whether or not you are driving a commercial vehicle. Be aware that 18 is the legal drinking age in Ireland, and there are strict laws that prohibit drivers under this age from drink driving.
What is the most popular type of car to hire in Ireland?
When it comes to hiring a car in Ireland, travellers prefer to rent a Economy. In fact, 36% of our momondo users rented this type of car in the past 30 days and paid an average of £16 per day.
How much does petrol cost in Ireland?
On average, the price of petrol last week in Ireland was £1.12 per litre. In contrast, Kuwait currently has the lowest average petrol prices at £0.27 per litre. You should also consider visiting Hong Kong, though here you will find the most expensive average petrol prices at £1.73 per litre.
Car hire in other cities in Ireland
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