Cheap car hire in Donegal, Ireland

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Donegal?

Our data shows that June is the cheapest month to rent a car in Donegal. It’s around 43 € per day in June, compared to the yearly average of 57 € per day.
Cheapest month avgJune • 43 €
Yearly avg price57 €

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There are 5 car hire providers in Donegal. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Donegal

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Donegal. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Donegal

What's the most popular car to hire in Donegal?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Ford Fiesta is the most popular car to hire in Donegal, with prices starting from €130 per day. The Kia Sportage and similar models are also popular drives in Donegal.
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta53% chose this
Kia Sportage
Kia Sportage16% chose this
Ford Focus
Ford Focus11% chose this
Ford KA
Ford KA6% chose this
Most popular carFord Fiesta
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Donegal's cheapest car hire providers

Enterprise has the cheapest car hire in Donegal right now, with prices from €130 per day. You'll save an average of €26 per day when you book with them.
Enterprisefrom €130 per day
Europcarfrom €156 per day
Cheapest providerEnterprise
Book with them to save around€26 per day

Hiring a car in Donegal: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyEnterprise
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, People Carrier
Average daily price415 €
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Donegal

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Donegal car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Donegal that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Donegal for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Donegal avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Donegal, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Donegal car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Donegal will set you back around 415 € per day or 2.343 € per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Donegal is a full-size SUV. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, People Carrier.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Donegal is currently June.

On average, around 2.343 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Donegal is 906 €.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Donegal, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Donegal that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Donegal.

Most places – Donegal included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 130 € per day. The average price per day is around 282 €.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Enterprise, Europcar and Fox - Rent A Car offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Enterprise as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Donegal.