Nice comfortable SUV provided by Enterprise in Omagh. Pick up in Derry and returned to same location. Courteous and helpful staff. I have no complaints only compliments. It made for a very enjoyable month's holiday back home.
Some Londonderry 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 Londonderry.
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 Londonderry car hire.
Car hire in Londonderry is definitely the way to go in this city. It has so many tourist attractions dotted around it and in the town centre itself that you’ll want to have complete freedom of movement to go anywhere you want, when you want to. In the city itself, Guildhall is great example of Tudor Revival and Neo-Gothic architecture. It’s especially impressive when lit up at night. There’s also St Columb’s Cathedral within the city walls. Drive a little way outside of the city and you’ll come to the tranquil Ness Country Park where you can explore 55 acres of Northern Irish countryside along the Burntollet River.
You’ll arrive at Derry Airport if you’re coming in by air, and here you can pick up the hire car that you’ve booked in advance through KAYAK. Avis and Hertz are the main operators, and you’ll find their kiosks inside the main terminal building, on your left just before the exit of the arrivals hall. From there you will just have to take a short walk across the road to the car park where the vehicles are housed. From there it’s a 7-mile drive to the centre of Londonderry.
There are a number of schools and colleges in Londonderry, so be wary of youngsters on foot during the day, especially in the early afternoons on weekdays. The centre of the city can get very busy at night, with a large number of bars and music venues situated along Waterloo Street and Strand Road. The quayside area can also get busy, with a mixture of leisure-seekers and commercial traffic that you should factor into your Londonderry car hire plans. The same can be said of residential areas alongside, like Waterside.
Rush hour in Londonderry can slow down traffic quite a bit in the centre of town and on the main arterial roads running through the city, like Dungiven Road, especially where it meets the A2 at the large roundabout near the waterfront. It can start early because of the daily school run, so be prepared for it from around 07:30 up till 09:00. In the afternoons, peak rush hour is between 16:00 and 17:00. Another intersection to avoid at times like these is the roundabout that connects the A6 Glenshane Road with the A514 Crescent Link dual carriageway.
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FAQs about hiring a car in Londonderry
When considering your Londonderry car hire options, remember that this is the second biggest city in Northern Ireland, so tailor you choice accordingly. If you’re more of a city slicker who wants to visit the city’s hotspots and nightlife areas, then a smallish car will do you well; you certainly won’t need anything bigger than that, unless there are more than four of you. In that case opt for a compact MPV – the higher driving position and good all-round visibility will stand you in good stead.
The speed limits in Londonderry central vary from 30mph on streets like Church Brae and Limavady Road, to 40mph on wider roads and carriageways like Clooney Road and Caw Brae carriageway. In less built-up areas you can travel at up to 60mph, and once you’re on one of the dual carriageways or main motorways you can drive at 70mph. Look out for speed limit signs at the side of the road and overhead.
You will be able to find free parking in Londonderry no further from the city centre than the paid parking lots. The parking areas on Society Street, Bishop Street, William Street and Carlisle Road all offer the first two hours free, and are all roughly a 30-minute walk into town. Alternatively, take public transport from the bus stops that are near them. The car parks that charge are usually around £1.80 for 2h.
On average a hire car in Londonderry costs €37 per day.
The average price of fuel in Londonderry is €6.37 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €76 and €102, depending on the car size.
Standard (Ford S-MAX or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Londonderry.
Car hire companies onsite at Eglinton airport include Avis, Hertz and Firefly.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Eglinton airport to off-airport locations include Avis and Hertz.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Standard car rental in Londonderry costs €210 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Londonderry costs €42 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Londonderry costs €37 per day, on average.
In Londonderry, cars are most frequently rented at Firefly Arrivals Hall, Airport Roundabout (11 km from city centre ).
On average a car hire in Londonderry costs €262 per week (€37 per day).
On average a car hire in Londonderry costs €1,123 per month (€37 per day).
Some car hire companies in Londonderry which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Avis and Hertz