Car hire in Northern Ireland

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Northern Ireland car hire at a glance

Most popular providerBudget
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentMay
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Northern Ireland could cost, we've pulled prices from Crumlin.

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Cities in Northern Ireland

Take a look at the different cities in Northern Ireland you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Northern Ireland

The cheapest month to rent a car in Northern Ireland is May, when the average cost per day is R$ 122. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is June, when the average cost per day is R$ 174. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Northern Ireland is October.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Northern Ireland could cost, we've pulled prices from Crumlin.

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All you need to know about Northern Ireland

Side of the roadLeft
CurrencyPound sterling
LanguageEnglish
Motorway speed limit70mph
Built-up area speed limit30mph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Northern Ireland: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Northern Ireland, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Northern Ireland you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Northern Ireland depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Northern Ireland, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Northern Ireland. First, you need to decide where in Northern Ireland you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Northern Ireland. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Northern Ireland you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Belfast. On average, it costs R$ 328 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R$ 130 per day.