Car Rental in Athlone, Ireland

The average car hire cost in Athlone is $428 per day or $2,991 for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is $56 per day for Small hire from Europcar. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: $210 per day.
Cheapest price found: $56 per day.
SUV
Average price: $212 per day.
Cheapest price found: $66 per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: $428 per day.
Cheapest price found: $117 per day.

The cheapest car to rent in Athlone is Small, economy. The most popular is Luxury, premium passenger van.

On average, around $2,991. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Athlone is $389.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Athlone, 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 Athlone that have free cancellation. 

If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.

Yes. Most car hire companies in Athlone offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Athlone, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.

The best time to book car hire in Athlone is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.

A good deal for car hire in Athlone is usually around $321 per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average price in Athlone, which is $428 per day. The cheapest price we found in Athlone is $56 per day with Europcar for Small car hire.

It depends on the car hire company. Some companies in Athlone will let you drive your hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it. If you're planning to cross a border, check with the car hire company before you travel. Driving your hire car abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.

It depends on the car hire company. Some accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.

Electric cars aren't currently available to hire in Athlone. More electric cars are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.

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 Athlone.

Yes, you can hire a car in Athlone from the age of 21. You'll need a valid driving licence and the usual ID. If you're under 25, you might need to pay a young driver fee, and some car hire companies only let you book certain types of car. When you search on Skyscanner, just enter your age and we'll show you the options available.

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $56 per day. The average price per day is around $210.

You don't have to get it, but it's worth thinking about. In Athlone, the excess (what you pay if the car gets damaged or stolen) ranges from $3,239 to $4,372 depending on who you book with. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company. You can buy excess insurance separately, which is usually cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.

Yes – van hire is available in Athlone.