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Ireland car hire at a glance

Most popular providerBudget
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
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Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentApril
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Ireland could cost, we've pulled prices from Forrest Great.

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The cheapest month to rent a car in Ireland is April, when the average cost per day is R$ 168. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is March, when the average cost per day is R$ 210. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Ireland is February.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Ireland could cost, we've pulled prices from Forrest Great.

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All you need to know about Ireland

Side of the roadLeft
CurrencyEuro
LanguageEnglish, Irish
Motorway speed limit120kmph
Built-up area speed limit50kmph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Ireland: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Ireland, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Ireland you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Ireland is Payless. You can rent a car with them for R$ 656 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Payless, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Ireland depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Ireland, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Ireland. First, you need to decide where in Ireland you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Ireland. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Ireland you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Dublin. On average, it costs R$ 426 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R$ 96 per day.