Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Galway, Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 September 2026.
Most popular company | EUROPCAR |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | C$ 2.98 |
Average price per day | C$ 88 |
Cheapest price per day | C$ 39 |
There are currently 9 rental locations operating in Galway spread across 7 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Galway is small car at C$ 39 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
C$ 80+
Compact
C$ 39+
Intermediate
C$ 66+
Standard
C$ 49+
Mini
C$ 45+
Compact SUV
C$ 41+
Intermediate SUV
C$ 49+
Compact station wagon
C$ 81+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Galway, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
C$ 58
February
C$ 57
March
C$ 69
April
C$ 76
May
C$ 86
June
C$ 82
July
C$ 111
August
C$ 133
September
C$ 91
October
C$ 66
November
C$ 59
December
C$ 62
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Sunnycars
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Galway, Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 88/day when booking a rental car in Galway. The best deal a user found was for C$ 47/day from Payless, booked on Sep. 5.
Europcar is a popular option for travellers looking for car rental in Galway. You can expect the average cost of a rental car to be about C$ 600 per week.
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Galway it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
You can potentially save up to 57% on a month-long rental by booking with Payless. Payless is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Galway can cost you on average C$ 2,570 a month or C$ 86 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
C$ 68 is, on average, how much a car rental costs for the weekend in Galway. To save money, consider booking a Compact car rental, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car rental in October, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 112 per day.