Galway car hires from €28

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Galway with a pick-up date of 7/7 and drop-off date of 14/7. 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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Cheap car hire in Galway

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Ford Fiesta car
Ford Fiesta
or similar Small
2
2
2/4
M
€28/day
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Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
€49/day
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Ford Mondeo car
Ford Mondeo
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
€38/day
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Opel Insignia car
Opel Insignia
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
€52/day
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Audi A4 car
Audi A4
or similar Large
5
5
4-5
M
€67/day
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Dacia Jogger car
Dacia Jogger
or similar Van
5
3
4-5
M
€164/day
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BMW 5 Series car
BMW 5 Series
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
M
€93/day
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Peugeot 2008 car
Peugeot 2008
or similar 4x4
4
2
4-5
M
€33/day
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Hyundai Tucson car
Hyundai Tucson
or similar 4x4
5
3
4-5
M
€38/day
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Toyota Auris Touring Sports car
Toyota Auris Touring Sports
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
€140/day
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Kia Sportage car
Kia Sportage
or similar 4x4
5
3
4-5
M
€141/day
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Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.
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Most popular agency

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most popular car type

Economy

Average price

€52/day

Good deal

€39/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Galway car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Galway with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Galway?

You should book your car hire in Galway around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Galway?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car (€20.12/day), Europcar (€28.38/day), and Budget (€35.49/day). The cheapest car hire price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ballybane Industrial Estate (3.1 km from city centre).

What is the best car hire company in Galway?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Galway are Budget (10.0, 4 reviews), Europcar (10.0, 1 review), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0).
Budget
Budget
Rated 10.0/10
Europcar
Europcar
Rated 10.0/10
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 8.0/10
Payless
Payless
Rated 6.2/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Galway?

Premium cars (BMW 5 Series or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Galway. Premium cars in Galway cost €188/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as €177/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Galway?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Galway is January at an average cost of €28/day. August is the most expensive month to hire a car in Galway when prices are €58/day on average, which tends to be 23% above the yearly average hire price for Galway.

Which car hire company in Galway has the most locations?

Sunnycars operates 3 locations in Galway, more than any other car hire company.
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Galway car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who hired a car in Galway 
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Verified travelerDec 2023
Print your reservation as soon as it is made.
DavidJul 2023
It was fine once you get used to it. Takes a few hours to get used to being on left side of the road.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Galway

  • Car hire in Galway is a good idea, not only to get around the town but to enable you to see the countryside and venture further afield. There are some beautiful, scenic drives in the Galway region, including the Inagh Valley route to Killary Harbor, the drive to the seaside village of Clifden and its Sky Road and the route via Oughterard and Maam Cross to Cong, where the film ‘The Quiet Man’ was set.
  • Car hire in Galway can be done in town, but if you are flying in, you fly into either Ireland West Airport (NOC) or Shannon Airport (SNN). Both are about an hour’s drive from Galway. Ireland West Airport has various car hire kiosks, which are all located in the terminal, to the left as you enter the arrivals hall. At Shannon Airport, the kiosks that are in the arrivals hall are operated by Thrifty, Budget, Europcar, Avis, Hertz and Enterprise. Other companies offer a transfer to their depot from the airport.
  • Galway is a small, medieval city with many one-way streets and narrow roads; but car hire in Galway does not need to be daunting. The roads have different coding: M stands for motorway toll roads, N for national roads and R for regional roads. L roads refer to local roads and are often tiny roads that are more like lanes. There are also some roundabouts. The general rule is to yield to cars already in the roundabout, but keep an eye on cars coming from your right, as they often think they have the right of way.
  • Galway has quite a bit of traffic, so where possible, drive at off-peak hours of the day. When you use a satellite navigation system, it doesn’t always pick up on the L roads, so it’s a good idea to invest in a paper map to complement your GPS to avoid ending up on a tiny lane behind a tractor. The very centre of the city is walkable and has a great atmosphere, so it’s a good idea to park nearby and continue on foot.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Galway for €39 or less
  • Mini hire cars in Galway are around 41% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Galway

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

    Get the smallest possible car you can that will fit your luggage and yourselves. Ireland and Galway are notorious for their tiny little roads, and the smaller the car, the easier it is to navigate. Most cars from Galway car hire companies are manual; if you can only drive an automatic, be sure to book well in advance. A smaller car will also be more fuel efficient.

  • What’s the speed limit in Galway?

    The speed limit on motorways in Ireland is 120 km/h. On national roads, it is 100 km/h; it's 80 km/h on regional roads; in urban areas, it is 50 km/h; and in certain zones, such as school zones, it is 30 km/h. The speed signs always override the general rules, so be sure to pay attention to these. It’s likely you will be driving slower than the speed limit on the windy regional roads as well as through the centre of Galway due to traffic.

  • Where are the best places to park in Galway?

    On-street parking is available throughout Galway, and they operate a pay-and-display system Monday-Saturday from 08:30 to 18:30. Outside of these times, the parking is free. Be sure to check the signs when parking to ensure you understand the rules and fees. There are also numerous covered car parks, which start at about £ 2.30 (A$ 4.25) per hour. It’s best to book these online ahead of time to get discounted rates.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Galway?

    On average a car hire in Galway costs €52 per day.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Galway?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Galway?

    An Economy car hire in Galway costs €61 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Premium car hire cost in Galway?

    A Premium car hire in Galway costs €203 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Galway?

    A Standard car hire in Galway costs €46 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular car hire location in Galway?

    In Galway, cars are most frequently hired at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ballybane Industrial Estate (3 km from city centre ).

Galway car rental reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Budget

10.0

Wonderful

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.1

One location in Galway

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Locations in Galway

12 Eyre Square

+353 91 566 376

Monday09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday09:00 - 18:00
Thursday09:00 - 18:00
Friday09:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Konrad, Jan 2025

Standard

KAYAK
Excellent service

10.0 Wonderful

Shannon, Oct 2022

KAYAK
The man at the counter was incredibly helpful and very kind. He gave me the information I needed, and was professional throughout. Would absolutely rent there again. Cars are a short walk from the rental place, and easy to get in and out of the parking structure.

10.0 Wonderful

Colleen, Aug 2022

KAYAK
We were reluctant to rent a car outside the US, but our concerns were unfounded. The process was easy, the car was clean and comfortable.

1 out of 2

Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Galway

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Locations in Galway

MOTOR PARK, 3rd EXIT OFF KIRWAN RB

+353 91 396 555

Opening times not available

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very Good

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.5

2 locations in Galway

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Locations in Galway

Ballybane Industrial Estate

+353 91 758 468

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00
Sunday11:00 - 14:00

Kilrush Rd, V95Y074

+353 1 429 0200

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Payless

6.2

Okay

Read 6 reviews

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

5.2

One location in Galway

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Locations in Galway

12 Eyre Sq

+353 91 394 374

Monday09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday09:00 - 18:00
Thursday09:00 - 18:00
Friday09:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00

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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Overall, the car was great. We did have a problem as we were renting it, though. I reserved an automatic transmission car, and, fortunately, I printed the reservation as soon as it was completed. When I went to pick the car up, they had changed the reservation to manual transmission.. As we were sitting there waiting for our car, a customer came in with the same exact issue. She went to get in her car and start driving and it was a manual transmission even though she had reserved an automatic transmission. This is a major problem for people who don’t know how to drive manual. it makes me wonder why this company doesn’t just keep more automatic transmission cars in stock if that’s what tourists need.

1 out of 2

keddy by Europcar

8.0

Very Good

One location in Galway

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Locations in Galway

Motor Park, 3Rd Exit Off Kirwan Rb

Opening times not available

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CARHIRE.ie

5.1

Fair

One location in Galway

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Locations in Galway

Motor Park

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Sunnycars

No score available yet

3 locations in Galway

Locations in Galway

12 Eyre Square

Opening times not available

Tuam Road

Opening times not available

kilrush rd

Opening times not available

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22 travellers who hired a car in Galway gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.2

Car hire locations in or near Galway

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Car hire insurance in Galway

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Galway car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Galway.

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Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Galway car hire.

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Everything you need to know for your car hire in Galway

Galway car hire information

Pick-up locationGalway
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Intermediate estate car, Luxury, Passenger van, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV
Hire locations8
Airport locations0
Popular agenciesEuropcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Payless, Budget, CARHIRE.ie

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