Galway car hires from £18/day

Get the smallest possible car you can that will fit your luggage and yourselves. Ireland and Galway are notorious for their tiny little roads, and the smaller the car, the easier it is to navigate. Most cars from Galway car hire companies are manual; if you can only drive an automatic, be sure to book well in advance. A smaller car will also be more fuel efficient.

The speed limit on motorways in Ireland is 120 km/h. On national roads, it is 100 km/h; it's 80 km/h on regional roads; in urban areas, it is 50 km/h; and in certain zones, such as school zones, it is 30 km/h. The speed signs always override the general rules, so be sure to pay attention to these. It’s likely you will be driving slower than the speed limit on the windy regional roads as well as through the centre of Galway due to traffic.

On-street parking is available throughout Galway, and they operate a pay-and-display system Monday-Saturday from 08:30 to 18:30. Outside of these times, the parking is free. Be sure to check the signs when parking to ensure you understand the rules and fees. There are also numerous covered car parks, which start at about £ 2.30 (A$ 4.25) per hour. It’s best to book these online ahead of time to get discounted rates.

On average a car hire in Galway costs £29 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Budget (£18/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£25/day) and Payless (£40/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Budget 12 Eyre Square null (1 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Galway is £5.77 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £69 and £92, depending on the car size.

Standard (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Galway.

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

A Standard car hire in Galway costs £58 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Galway costs £50 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Galway costs £27 per day, on average.

In Galway, cars are most frequently hired at Budget 12 Eyre Square (1 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Galway costs £225 per week (£32 per day).

On average a car hire in Galway costs £966 per month (£32 per day).

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