Car Hire in Galway (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Economy
Ford Fiesta or comparable
£24.87 per day
Mini
Toyota Aygo or comparable
£31.21 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
£32.18 per day
Standard
Opel Insignia or comparable
£35.52 per day
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Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
£35.88 per day
Full-size SUV
Volvo XC60 or comparable
£48.77 per day
Premium
BMW 5 Series or comparable
£180.50 per day
Luxury Van
Ford Tourneo or comparable
£181.02 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:48 on 05/02/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+353
Average car hire price
£71 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.46 per litre or £5.51 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.41 per litre or £5.32 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.53 per litre or £5.80 per gallon
Top 6 locations near City Centre
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65.4 km / 40.6 miles
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71 km / 44.1 miles
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127.1 km / 79 miles
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164.9 km / 102.5 miles
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184.7 km / 114.8 miles
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200.8 km / 124.8 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Galway (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Galway (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Galway (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in Galway (Downtown) is November — when the average price for a hire is £18.05 per day. This is 60% less than the yearly average and 78% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £82.83 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Galway (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in October, the average hire length is 10 days, while in January, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Galway (Downtown)
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Galway (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Galway (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in May in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly searches in Galway (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Budget, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £25 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Seat Arona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Budget | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Seat Arona | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 3 | 1 | Medium cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
9.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Keddy
7.9 / 10
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£71.24
Lowest daily price
£24.87
Total cars available
80
Top 4 suppliers in Galway (Downtown) in 2025
Enterprise
091758468
Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Road
£25 - £216
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
09:00 - 15:00
Sun:
11:00 - 14:00
Europcar
+35391396555
MOTOR PARK, 3rd EXIT OFF KIRWAN RB,
£31 - £180
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 17:00
Tue:
09:00 - 17:00
Wed:
09:00 - 17:00
Thu:
09:00 - 17:00
Fri:
09:00 - 17:00
Sat:
10:00 - 12:30
Budget
+35391564570
12 Eyre Square, Galway,
£31 - £258
Working hours
Mon:
10:00 - 16:00
Tue:
10:00 - 16:00
Wed:
10:00 - 16:00
Thu:
10:00 - 16:00
Fri:
10:00 - 16:00
Sat:
10:00 - 16:00
Sun:
10:00 - 16:00
Keddy
+35391396555
MOTOR PARK, 3rd EXIT OFF KIRWAN RB,
£31 - £258
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 17:00
Tue:
09:00 - 17:00
Wed:
09:00 - 17:00
Thu:
09:00 - 17:00
Fri:
09:00 - 17:00
Sat:
10:00 - 12:30
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Hire Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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