Waterford car hire

The average price of fuel in Waterford is £5.29 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £63 and £85, depending on the car size.

Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Waterford.

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

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

A Compact car hire in Waterford costs £21 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Waterford costs £38 per day, on average.

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

If you’re planning on driving predominantly in the city centre, then a small vehicle is great for parking in small parking spots. But if you’re looking to take your Waterford car hire out into the countryside, you’ll want something a bit more robust – a 4x4 can tackle a range of terrains.

When you’re driving your car hire in Waterford, you must stick to the speed limits at all times. When you’re on motorways on the outskirts of the city, you can drive at 120 km/h (74 mph). As soon as you reach regional and local roads, the speed limit changes to 80 km/h (49 mph). Inside Waterford itself, the speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph), whereas in certain urban areas and roads near schools, the speed limit drops to 30 km/h (18 mph). One road that has a large number of speed cameras is the R711.

When it comes to parking your Waterford car hire in the city, there are lots of options available. There is a lot of parking operated by the local council, which is on a Pay and Display basis. For instance, you can find Pay and Display car parks on Jenkins’ Lane, Millar’s Marsh and Bolton Street, which start from around 1,80 € per hour. There is also a range of private parking spaces in the centre of the city, such as at Thomas Hill Car Park. This car park charges a daily rate of roughly 4,50 €, which is great if you want to stroll around the city and explore. From 18:30 to 08:30 on Mondays to Thursdays and Saturdays, and from 21:30 to 06:30 on Fridays, on-street parking is free. On Sundays, on-street parking is free for the entire day.