Car Rental in Galway, Ireland

On average, hiring a car in Galway will set you back around $730 per day or $1,784 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Galway is an intermediate van or truck. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.

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 Galway is currently October.

On average, around $1,784. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Galway is $1,121.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Galway, 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 Galway 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 Galway.

Most places – Galway 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 $229 per day. The average price per day is around $730.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Carhire, Budget and Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

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