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Cheap Car Hire in Cork, Ireland from $29

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Cork with a pick-up date of 5/2 and drop-off date of 7/2. 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.
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Cork, Ireland car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Cork, Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 January 2025.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

$3.32

Average price per day

$26

Cheapest price per day

$29

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Cork, 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 6 January 2025.

January

$28

February

$24

March

$53

April

$37

May

$65

June

$51

July

$69

August

$83

September

$47

October

$35

November

$30

December

$56

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cork 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 Cork, Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Cork, Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 6 January 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Cork this past week from 33 hire locations out of 23 hire agencies. Prices for a Cork small car hire start from $29/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Mini

Mini

Luxury

Luxury

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Cork, Ireland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Cork, 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 6 January 2025.

Small cars

$22 - $102

All Car Types

$22 - $317

To hire a small car in Cork, Ireland, you would pay an average price of $51/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Cork, Ireland (~$22/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$102/day). In fact, February is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Cork. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cork, hiring a small car saves you 38% 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 Cork small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Cork, Ireland, you would pay an average price of $55/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Cork, Ireland (~$40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$201/day). In fact, November is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Cork. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cork, hiring a medium car saves you 33% 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 Cork medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Cork, Ireland, you would pay an average price of $58/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Cork, Ireland (~$40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$177/day). In fact, November is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Cork. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cork, hiring a SUV saves you 29% 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 Cork SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Holden Barina$29/day
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Holden Barina

Top rental agencies in Cork, Ireland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Cork, Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Cork, Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 6 January 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Cork, including Thrifty, Alamo and keddy by Europcar. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Thrifty

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

2 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

FLIZZR

1 location

Hertz

7.5
Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.0

Budget

7.0
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Avis

6.8
Okay
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

6.4

Best Cork, Ireland car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Cork, Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Cork, Ireland with an average daily rate of $38. Data was last updated on 6 January 2025.
These are the best deals we've found on rentals cars in Cork. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Holden Barina$29/day
2
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Holden Barina
Mitsubishi Mirage$31/day
2
5
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Mitsubishi Mirage
Toyota Corolla$32/day
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Toyota Corolla

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cork, Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cork?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $26/day when booking a car hire in Cork. The absolute best deal a user found was for $24/day from Europcar, booked on Jan. 5.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Cork from the following companies over the past two weeks: CARHIRE.ie ($28/day), Budget ($32/day), and keddy by Europcar ($39/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), Alamo (10.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Cork.

  • What are petrol prices like in Cork?

    The average price of petrol in Cork is $3.32/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $149 and $216 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cork for a week from Europcar?

    Europcar is one of the top picks in Cork. They can have you in a hire car for about $181 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 52% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Cork.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Cork.

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

    Our recent data shows that Europcar can potentially be 7% below the average car hire price in Cork. Check prices and availability for Europcar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Cork is on average $776 a month or $26 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Cork car hire.

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

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Cork is $0. Hiring a Mini is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Cork. For the month of February, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Cork for as low as $0/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Cork?

    The most popular car to hire while in Cork is the Chevrolet Spark, which is a Economy vehicle.

Van rentals in Cork, Ireland

Find van hire deals in Cork, Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Cork, Ireland cost an average of $174 per day. Price data was last updated on 6 January 2025.
In terms of van rentals in Cork, these are some of the best options we've found at this time. Be sure to check back often to find alternative deals on van rentals.
Volkswagen Sharan$88/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan$92/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan$93/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Sharan

Car rentals by fuel type in Cork, Ireland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cork, Ireland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Cork, Ireland. Deals were last updated on 6 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cork, Ireland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($16+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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