Dublin

Cheap Car Hire in Dublin, Ireland from £5

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Dublin with a pick-up date of 1/5 and drop-off date of 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Dublin, Ireland
1 May — 8 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Dublin, Ireland
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Dublin, Ireland car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Dublin, Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of gas per litre

£1.51

Average price per day

£24

Cheapest price per day

£5

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Dublin?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Dublin, Ireland and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

January

£15

February

£12

March

£25

April

£20

May

£37

June

£35

July

£45

August

£48

September

£28

October

£20

November

£16

December

£29

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Dublin is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Dublin, Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Dublin, Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Dublin this past week from 86 hire locations out of 25 hire agencies. Prices for a Dublin small car hire start from £6/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Standard

Standard

Mini

Mini

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Dublin, Ireland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Dublin, Ireland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

Small cars

£15 - £39

All Car Types

£29 - £73

To hire a small car in Dublin, Ireland, you would pay an average price of £24/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Dublin, Ireland (~£15/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£39/day). In fact, February is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Dublin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dublin, hiring a small car saves you 49% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Dublin small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Dublin, Ireland, you would pay an average price of £51/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Dublin, Ireland (~£27/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£78/day). In fact, February is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Dublin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dublin, hiring a medium car is 8% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Dublin medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Dublin, Ireland, you would pay an average price of £111/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Dublin, Ireland (~£65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£191/day). In fact, November is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Dublin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dublin, hiring a large car is 59% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Dublin, Ireland, you would pay an average price of £37/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Dublin, Ireland (~£26/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£52/day). In fact, January is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Dublin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dublin, hiring a SUV saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Dublin SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Dublin, Ireland, you would pay an average price of £118/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Dublin, Ireland (~£73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£171/day). In fact, January is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Dublin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dublin, hiring a van is 61% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a pickup truck in Dublin, Ireland, you would pay an average price of £69/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Dublin, Ireland (~£52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£193/day). In fact, June is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Dublin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dublin, hiring a pickup truck is 33% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Dublin, Ireland, you would pay an average price of £127/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Dublin, Ireland (~£81/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£160/day). In fact, February is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Dublin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dublin, hiring a luxury car is 64% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Dublin luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford Ka£6/day
2
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Ford Ka
Ford Ka£7/day
2
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Ford Ka
Hyundai i10£7/day
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A/C
Hyundai i10

Top hire agencies in Dublin, Ireland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Dublin, Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Dublin, Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 24 April 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Dublin, such as Sixt, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Sixt

6.8
Okay
133 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.2
Wonderful
33 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.2

Hertz

6.7
Okay
41 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

5.9

Dollar

6.7
Okay
32 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.2

Budget

6.6
Okay
61 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

5.8

Avis

6.0
Okay
57 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.5

Payless

5.9
Fair
31 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.8

Europcar

5.8
Fair
47 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.4

Best Dublin, Ireland car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Dublin, Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Dublin, Ireland with an average daily rate of £16. Data was last updated on 24 April 2024.
The best offers we've found on car hires in the Dublin area. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Ford Ka£6/day
2
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Ford Ka
Ford Ka£7/day
2
M
Ford Ka
Hyundai i10£7/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i10

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Dublin, Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 April 2024.
  • What are the requirements to hire a car in Dublin?

    If you’re looking for car hires in Dublin, you’ll have a whole range of companies to choose from. To hire a car, you’ll need a valid driver’s licence, credit card and passport. Many car hire companies don’t provide cars for drivers under 25; it’s best to check in advance if they will, and often there is a surcharge for drivers under this age. If you’re over 75, you may also have to pay an extra charge. Cheap car hires in Dublin are widely available, as are other vehicle options such as luxury car hires, passenger van hires and economy car hires.

  • What are the rules for driving in Dublin?

    For anyone using hire cars in Dublin, be aware that you’ll be driving on the left-hand side of the road. Seatbelts must be worn by all passengers at all times, in the front and back of the car. For anyone using car hire and travelling with children, note that anyone under 12 cannot sit in the front. All children under 150 cm or 36 kg must be in the correct child seat or booster for their age, height and weight, by law. The use of mobile phones, apart from hands-free devices, is prohibited. In towns and cities, the speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph); on regional, local and national roads, the speed limit varies from 80-100 km/h (50-62 mph); and on motorways, the limit is 120 km/h (75 mph). The drink driving limit in Dublin is 50 mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood for fully licenced drivers. We always advise checking with the city’s motor vehicles department for any changes to the laws.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Dublin?

    If you’re using a car hire in Dublin, you may want to consider an economy or smaller-size car, given that parts of the city have narrow streets and some areas are predominantly pedestrianised. The roads are often busy and parking can be expensive. Ultimately, however, the car you hire will depend entirely on your needs. If you plan to drive on the outskirts of Dublin or in the surrounding countryside, the main challenge can be lots of narrow, winding roads and the occasional group of livestock.

  • Where are the best places to park in Dublin?

    For travellers using car hire in Dublin, you’ll have access to various parking options, including on-street parking and multi-storey car parks, as well as long- and short-term parking stays. Q-Park is one such company that provides parking facilities, with nine locations dotted across the city, and there are also pay-and-display parking facilities throughout Dublin. Note that the cost of these depends on which zone they’re located in, with yellow being the more expensive and blue being cheaper.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Dublin?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £24/day when booking a car hire in Dublin. The absolute best deal a user found was for £10/day from Thrifty, booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Dublin?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Dublin from the following companies over the past two weeks: Easirent (£6/day), Payless (£9/day), and FLIZZR (£16/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Dublin?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.3 rating), keddy by Europcar (8.6 rating) and Alamo (8.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Dublin.

  • What are petrol prices like in Dublin?

    The average price of petrol in Dublin is £1.51/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £68 and £98 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Dublin for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in Dublin. They can have you in a hire car for about £113 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Dublin for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 37% on a hire car in Dublin. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Dublin?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Dublin for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Dublin for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Dublin for a month is £484. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Dublin for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Dublin is £35. Hiring a Mini is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Dublin. For the month of May, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Dublin for as low as £32/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Dublin?

    Volkswagen Polo, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Dublin according to Cheapflights users.

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Small car hires in Dublin, Ireland

Find small car hire deals in Dublin, Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Dublin, Ireland cost an average of £9 per day. Price data was last updated on 24 April 2024.
Fiat Panda£5/day
2
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A/C
Fiat Panda
Ford Ka£5/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Toyota Aygo£6/day
2
M
Toyota Aygo

Car hires by fuel type in Dublin, Ireland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Dublin, Ireland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Dublin, Ireland. Deals were last updated on 24 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Dublin, Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£7+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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