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Cheap Car Rentals in Northern Ireland from $30

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 Northern Ireland with a pick-up date of 26/2 and drop-off date of 2/3. 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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Northern Ireland car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Northern Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Most common car type

Mini

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Northern Ireland?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Northern 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 21 February 2025.

January

$43

February

$47

March

$55

April

$55

May

$61

June

$61

July

$71

August

$76

September

$55

October

$55

November

$48

December

$66

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Northern Ireland is January. 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 Northern Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Northern Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

There are currently 3,842 hire locations operating in Northern Ireland spread across 79 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Northern Ireland is small car at $30 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People mover

People mover

Mini

Mini

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Premium estate car

Premium estate car

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

Compare available car types for rental in Northern Ireland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Northern 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 21 February 2025.

Small cars

$39 - $129

All Car Types

$52 - $138

To hire a small car in Northern Ireland, you would pay an average price of $70/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Northern Ireland (~$39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$129/day). In fact, January is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Northern Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Northern Ireland, hiring a small car saves you 21% 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 Northern Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Northern Ireland, you would pay an average price of $89/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Northern Ireland (~$42/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$171/day). In fact, January is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Northern Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Northern Ireland, hiring a medium car is 2% 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 Northern Ireland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Northern Ireland, you would pay an average price of $79/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Northern Ireland (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$204/day). In fact, May is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Northern Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Northern Ireland, hiring a SUV saves you 11% 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 Northern Ireland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Northern Ireland, you would pay an average price of $82/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Northern Ireland (~$87/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$271/day). In fact, January is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Northern Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Northern Ireland, hiring a van saves you 7% 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 Northern Ireland van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris$30/day
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Toyota Yaris
Hyundai i20$38/day
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Hyundai i20

Top rental agencies in Northern Ireland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Northern Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Northern Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 21 February 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Dollar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Sixt

7.4
Good
18 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Budget

7.2
Good
26 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.5

Firefly

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Europcar

6.0
Okay
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.0

Avis

6.0
Okay
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

6.0

Best Northern Ireland car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Northern Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Northern Ireland with an average daily rate of $52. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Toyota Yaris$30/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Hyundai i20$38/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Kia Soul$41/day
4
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A/C
Kia Soul

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Northern Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Northern Ireland?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Northern Ireland from the following companies over the past two weeks: DRIVALIA ($30/day), Dollar ($38/day), and Avis ($41/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, U-Save (10.0 rating), Arnold Clark (9.6 rating) and Alamo (8.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Northern Ireland.

  • What are petrol prices like in Northern Ireland?

    The average price of petrol in Northern Ireland is $3.04/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $136 and $197 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Avis offers hire cars in Northern Ireland for about $384 per week on average.

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

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 40%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Northern Ireland.

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

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

Van rentals in Northern Ireland

Find van hire deals in Northern Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Northern Ireland cost an average of $92 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Volkswagen Sharan$92/day
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A/C
Volkswagen Sharan

Car rentals by fuel type in Northern Ireland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Northern Ireland. Deals were last updated on 21 February 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($22+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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