Northern Ireland car hire

Driver's age: 25-65

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Cheap car hire in Northern Ireland

These are the best prices for 28 May - 4 Jun.
Renault Clio car
Renault Clio
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
€24/day
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Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
€28/day
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Skoda Octavia car
Skoda Octavia
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
€37/day
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Volkswagen Passat car
Volkswagen Passat
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
€35/day
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Peugeot 5008 car
Peugeot 5008
or similar Van
5
3
4-5
€59/day
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Ford Explorer car
Ford Explorer
or similar 4x4
5
2
4-5
€42/day
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Class Compact Van car
Class Compact Van
or similar Van
4
2
4-5
€139/day
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class car
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
€72/day
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Nissan Juke car
Nissan Juke
or similar 4x4
4
2
4-5
€27/day
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Nissan Qashqai car
Nissan Qashqai
or similar 4x4
5
3
4-5
€36/day
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Class Standard SUV car
Class Standard SUV
or similar 4x4
5
3
4-5
€57/day
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Northern Ireland car hire

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

How far in advance should you book car hire in Northern Ireland?

You should book your car hire in Northern Ireland around 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Northern Ireland?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Dollar (€22.56/day), DRIVALIA (€26.10/day), and Budget (€26.76/day).

What is the most popular car to hire in Northern Ireland?

Hires in the Small category (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are the most popular option in Northern Ireland, costing €49/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as €40/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Northern Ireland?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Northern Ireland is February at an average cost of €23/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Northern Ireland when prices are €45/day on average, which tends to be 29% above the yearly average hire price for Northern Ireland.

Which car hire company in Northern Ireland has the most locations?

Avis and DRIVALIA operate 3 locations each in Northern Ireland, more than any other car hire company.

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Good to know

Most popular agency

Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Sixt
Small
€44/day
€30/day

Top tips for hiring a car in Northern Ireland

  • Take in the beautiful scenery of Northern Ireland from behind the wheel of your hire car, and enjoy exploring at your own pace. With the roads being in generally good condition throughout the country, you’ll find a two-wheel drive car is more than suitable for your needs. Although if you want to do any off-road driving in the rugged countryside then you might prefer a 4X4. When you’re driving in urban areas, such as Belfast, you might want to consider a smaller car so that parking is easier.
  • It is important that you follow the highway code that has been put in place for everyone’s safety. Drink-driving is a very serious offence and anyone who is found to have more than 0.35 mg of alcohol per ml of blood when they do a breath test will be penalised accordingly. Everyone in the car must also wear a seat belt and it is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that children below 12 years or age, or shorter than 135cm, are in a suitably sized child seat. It is also illegal to use phones in the car unless you are on a hands-free kit.
  • When you are driving your car hire in Northern Ireland you will find that there is lots of on-street parking in rural areas that is free. In built-up areas there is also a lot of on-street parking that is free. However, if you are looking to park in Belfast, Lisburn or Newry then you should be aware of the Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ), which require you to pay for how long you wish to park for. If you are looking to use a CPZ in a town that borders with Ireland then you should be able to use both British Pounds and also Euro as currency.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Northern Ireland for €30 or less
  • Small hire cars in Northern Ireland are around 45% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Northern Ireland

  • Should I hire a car in Northern Ireland?

    You should hire a car in Northern Ireland as it allows you the flexibility and time to visit places of interest without having to wait for scheduled public transport or rely on a taxi service. For example, if you are staying in Belfast and you want to visit Glenarm on the Causeway Coast then you can reach it in 45min by car. However the same journey would take twice the amount of time by public transport. It would also cost a lot if you planned to do a return taxi trip to your destination.

  • What is driving like in Northern Ireland?

    Driving in Northern Ireland is the same as driving in the rest of the UK, so you won’t have to spend time getting acclimatised to the roads. For example, you’ll drive on the left side of the road and you will be familiar with the steering wheel on the right side of the car. The speed limits are also the same as in the rest of the United Kingdom, so you’ll know what your limits are. One thing you should note is that the speed limits might change slightly (and be in kilometres rather than miles) if you cross the border to Ireland. Check with each individual agency to see whether there is a border crossing fee before you head to Ireland, as some will charge you for doing so.

  • How old do you have to be to hire a car in Northern Ireland?

    Ensure that you are the correct age to hire a vehicle in Northern Ireland and check the policy of each individual agency as they are likely to vary. In general you need to be 21 years of age to hire a car in the country, with many of the companies having a surcharge for drivers that are under a certain age, such as 25. These drivers will also have a smaller selection of cars to choose from as vehicles with more powerful engines are reserved for the more experienced drivers.

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

    On average a car hire in Northern Ireland costs €44 per day.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Northern Ireland?

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

  • Where should I hire a car in Northern Ireland?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in Northern Ireland are Belfast (72% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Northern Ireland) and Londonderry (23%).

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

    On average a car hire in Northern Ireland costs €304 per week (€44 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Northern Ireland?

    On average a car hire in Northern Ireland costs €1,305 per month (€44 per day).

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    12 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in Northern Ireland

    10 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car hire locations in Northern Ireland

    9 Locations

  • sixtrentacar

    Sixt car hire locations in Northern Ireland

    7 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in Northern Ireland

    6 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car hire locations in Northern Ireland

    6 Locations

  • drivalia

    DRIVALIA car hire locations in Northern Ireland

    5 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car hire locations in Northern Ireland

    5 Locations

  • easirent

    Easirent car hire locations in Northern Ireland

    5 Locations

  • firefly

    Firefly car hire locations in Northern Ireland

    5 Locations

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