Drogheda car hire

The average price of fuel in Drogheda is £5.35 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £64 and £86, depending on the car size.

Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Drogheda.

Car hire companies onsite at Dublin airport include Easirent, Thrifty, CARHIRE.ie, Payless, Hertz, FLIZZR, Alamo and National.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dublin airport to off-airport locations include Easirent, Thrifty, CARHIRE.ie, Payless, Hertz, FLIZZR, Alamo and National.

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

A Compact car hire in Drogheda costs £53 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Drogheda costs £34 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Drogheda costs £24 per day, on average.

Most car hire providers in Drogheda offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Drogheda, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

The roads in Drogheda are best suited for smaller vehicles. More compact models are easier to navigate along the winding roads of the Irish countryside and are some of the more popular choices for visitors to the town. That being said, your choice of car really depends on your own needs. For a little bit of fresh country air, consider booking a convertible car hire in Drogheda. Larger families can spring for an SUV or bigger 4x4s to travel through the countryside in.

The speed limit in and around Drogheda follows the national limits in Ireland, though there are parts of the town where local authorities suggest a slower speed. When driving close to schools, the speed limit often drops to 30 km/h. The standard speed limit in the town and other built-up areas is 50 km/h. When you're out on the national roads, the speed limit varies between 80 km/h and 100 km/h depending on what the signposts state. The speed limit on major national highways and motorways is usually 120 km/h. Bear in mind, that the speed limit may vary on national roads and it's always best to pay attention to road signs rather than assume the speed limit.

It's important to make sure you stay at a hotel that offers free parking if you're driving a car hire in Drogheda as there isn't much free parking or street parking available. In the centre of town, there are plenty of car parks available that charge per hour for parking. The majority of them are pay and display parking areas where you'll need to purchase a parking ticket and pay the ticket before heading back to your car.