Kildare car hire

On average a car hire in Kildare costs €41 per day.

The average price of fuel in Kildare is €6.29 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €75 and €101, depending on the car size.

Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Kildare.

Car hire companies onsite at Dublin airport include Easirent, Europcar, Thrifty, Alamo, keddy by Europcar, FLIZZR, National, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dublin airport to off-airport locations include Easirent, Europcar, Thrifty, Alamo, FLIZZR, National, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

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

An Economy car hire in Kildare costs €32 per day, on average.

If you only plan on driving within the urban area of Kildare, then we recommend that you use an economy or compact car hire in Kildare, as these vehicles are ideal for driving through the narrow streets and are easier to park. If you would like to explore outside the urban area, and visit the nearby Wicklow Mountains, for example, then we recommend taking an SUV as they are better prepared for country roads and longer trips.

The speed limit in Kildare is the same as in the rest of the country and will be displayed in kmph, both on the street signs and in the car hire vehicles. In residential areas and school zones, you must drive at a maximum of 30 kmph, but in the rest of the urban areas the limit is 50 kmph. Outside of the built-up areas, the limit can vary from 60 to 100 kmph, and will be signposted. The limit on the motorways in 120 kmph unless another speed is displayed.

Throughout the area, you can find plenty of places to park your car hire in Kildare, including free and paid parking. We recommend the 650 Fair Green Rd Parking, in Newbridge, Kildare if you would like to leave your car hire in a car park. Otherwise, you can park your car hire in Kildare in on-street parking. There are free zones, generally farther from the city centre, and there are pay and display zones that will require you to use the closest ticket machine and display the ticket on the inside of your windscreen. Depending on the area, the price may vary, and we recommend that you pay with change, as the machines may not accept card or offer change in return.