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Cheap Car Rentals in Galway, Ireland from C$ 49

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Popular car types in Galway, Ireland

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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 SUV at C$ 49 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

C$ 63+

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Compact

Compact

C$ 60+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 62+

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Standard

Standard

C$ 58+

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Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 453+

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Luxury

Luxury

C$ 207+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 49+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 112+

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Best car rental deals found in Galway

Jeep CompassC$ 49/day
Jeep Compass
Found 08/17/26
Nissan SentraC$ 58/day
Nissan Sentra
Found 08/17/26
Mazda Mazda3C$ 60/day
Mazda Mazda3
Found 08/17/26

Cheapflights insights for Galway car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Galway, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Galway?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Galway, book about 87 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 53, which is about 9% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Galway?

Looking to rent a car in Galway? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only C$ 33.90/day. Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at C$ 40.97/day.

What is the best car rental company in Galway?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Galway is Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 4 reviews). Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
7.1

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Galway?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Galway is January, when you can expect to pay C$ 57/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Galway is August (C$ 130/day on average). The average daily rental price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you rent.

January

C$ 57

February

C$ 57

March

C$ 69

April

C$ 76

May

C$ 87

June

C$ 82

July

C$ 111

August

C$ 130

September

C$ 90

October

C$ 67

November

C$ 60

December

C$ 64

What car do most people rent in Galway?

Economy rentals (Volkswagen Polo, for example) are the most popular in Galway. Compact (Toyota Corolla) and Intermediate (Kia Sportage) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Galway.

Which car rental company has the most locations in Galway?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Payless has the second-highest number of locations in Galway at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Galway, Ireland

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.1

Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

keddy by Europcar

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Payless

6.2
Okay
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

5.2

CARHIRE.ie

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.1

Sunnycars

3 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Galway for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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$ 936 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Galway?

    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.

  • How much is a car rental in Galway for a weekend?

    C$ 111 is, on average, how much a car rental costs for the weekend in Galway. To save money, consider booking a Compact SUV car rental, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car rental in September, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 76 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Galway, Ireland

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Galway, Ireland. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 42+

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