Car hire in Cork, Ireland

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Cork?

Our data shows that October is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cork. It’s around 39 € per day in October, compared to the yearly average of 57 € per day.
Cheapest month avgOctober • 39 €
Yearly avg price57 €

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There are 32 car hire providers in Cork. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Cork

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Cork. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Cork

Easirent
Sixt
Thrifty
Budget
Keddy By Europcar
Enterprise

What's the most popular car to hire in Cork?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Volkswagen Polo is the most popular car to hire in Cork, with prices starting from 20 € per day. The Ford Fiesta and similar models are also popular drives in Cork.
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo20% chose this
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta11% chose this
Fiat 500
Fiat 5008% chose this
Ford Focus
Ford Focus8% chose this
Most popular carVolkswagen Polo
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Cork's cheapest car hire providers

Easirent has the cheapest car hire in Cork right now, with prices from 20 € per day. You'll save an average of 8 € per day when you book with them.
Easirentfrom 20 € per day
Thriftyfrom 22 € per day
Dollarfrom 26 € per day
Paylessfrom 35 € per day
Cheapest providerEasirent
Book with them to save around8 € per day

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Hiring a car in Cork: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyEasirent
Most popular carFullsize, Commercial Van
Average daily price108 €
Best time to book5 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Cork

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Cork car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Cork that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Cork for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Cork avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Cork, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Cork car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Cork will set you back around 108 € per day or 398 € per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Cork is a compact SUV. The most popular is Fullsize, Commercial Van.

The cheapest car hire companies in Cork are currently Dollar and Thrifty.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cork is currently October.

On average, around 398 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Cork is 137 €.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Cork for a whole month is 3.620 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Cork, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Cork that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Cork.

Most places – Cork included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 22 € per day. The average price per day is around 119 €.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Easirent, Sixt and Thrifty offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Cork.