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Cheap Car Hire in Northern Ireland from £18

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Northern Ireland car hires in 2026

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

£29

Cheapest price per day

£18
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Popular car types in Northern Ireland

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There are 139 hire agencies servicing Northern Ireland. These agencies, altogether, have 4,288 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Northern Ireland with prices from £18 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Northern Ireland:

Economy

Economy

£18+

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Compact

Compact

£23+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£29+

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Standard

Standard

£27+

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People carrier

People carrier

£33+

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Luxury

Luxury

£44+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

£22+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£28+

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Best car hire deals found in Northern Ireland

Nissan Micra£18/day
Nissan Micra
Found 08/30/26
Peugeot 208£19/day
Peugeot 208
Found 08/30/26
Nissan Micra£21/day
Nissan Micra
Found 08/30/26

Cheapflights insights for Northern Ireland car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Northern Ireland?

Book your car hire in Northern Ireland 32 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £22/day on average when booked 32 days ahead, which saves you 41% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Northern Ireland?

Looking to hire a car in Northern Ireland? DRIVALIA had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £13.57/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £18.64/day.

What is the best car rental company in Northern Ireland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Northern Ireland is DRIVALIA (rated 10.0/10). National (rated 8.8/10) is also highly rated by our users.

DRIVALIA
DRIVALIA
10.0
National
National
8.8
Avis
Avis
7.3
Budget
Budget
7.3

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Northern Ireland?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Northern Ireland is January, when you can expect to pay £17/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Northern Ireland is July (£44/day on average). The average daily car hire 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 hire.

January

£17

February

£18

March

£24

April

£29

May

£31

June

£38

July

£44

August

£36

September

£25

October

£23

November

£17

December

£29

What car do most people hire in Northern Ireland?

Economy cars (Opel Corsa, for example) are the most popular in Northern Ireland. Compact (Citroen C4) and SUV (Volvo XC90) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Northern Ireland.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Northern Ireland?

Both Avis and CAUSEWAY have 3 locations in Northern Ireland, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Northern Ireland

DRIVALIA

3 locations
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National

3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.3

Avis

3 locations
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Budget

2 locations
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Europcar

7 locations
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Easirent

5 locations
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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.0

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

3.7

CAUSEWAY

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Northern Ireland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £30/day when booking a car hire in Northern Ireland. The absolute best deal a user found was for £10/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Aug. 29.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Northern Ireland for a week from DRIVALIA ?

    DRIVALIA is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Northern Ireland. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about £109 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Northern Ireland?

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

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

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Northern Ireland is £468 (£16/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Northern Ireland

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£23+).

Electric

Electric

£23+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

£34+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£36+

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