Why us?
For over 30 years we’ve been helping people get on the road all across Ireland. For great value car and van rentals we’ve been the smartest choice for generations.
Flexibility on the road
For leisure, business, and everything in between, we’ll get you on the road with a hassle-free, great value rental vehicle. We have a huge range of manual and automatics, and with rental locations all over Ireland, you’re always close to real value.
- A trusted Irish business since 1984
- Nationwide team driven by excellent customer service
- Find us in every major Irish town and city
Our Value Promise
For many years we have been the home for great value car and van rental in Ireland, and we’re driven by putting our customers first — that’s a promise!
Find Out MoreOur Fleet
We’ve got thousands of vehicles to suit any journey, from bucket list road trips to business trips
Learn moreNationwide rental locations
We have rental stations in every major town and city in Ireland, so we cover a lot of road
Learn moreOver 30 years in business
Our cars may have changed over the years but we never forget our business values
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Dublin rental locations
A small capital with a big cultural impact, discover wonder in Dublin’s unique history, nightlife and nearby natural beauty.
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Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport is an international airport serving Dublin, Ireland. The gateway to Ireland, explore with ease of a rental car.
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Galway
The City of the Tribes is Ireland’s Bohemian capital. From bustling streets to day trips in the county, it’s the gem of the West.
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Cork City
Locals will tell you it’s the real capital — a former European Capital of Culture, and a gateway to breathtaking road trips.
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Cork Airport
Cork Airport is the second-largest international airport in Ireland, after Dublin. It is located in 6.5 south of Cork City.
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Limerick
From mediaeval buildings to galleries, museums and the home of Munster Rugby, you’ll treasure a trip to the Treaty City.
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Knock
Ireland West Airport Knock is a perfect hub for exploring the West, and the Wild Atlantic Way for world-famous coastal drives.
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Shannon
A bustling town surrounded by Ireland’s most cherished scenery and bucket list road trips, including the iconic Burren region.
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Kerry
From the majestic Ring of Kerry coastal drive, to idyllic tourist towns like Dingle, Killarney and Tralee, explore the magic of the Kingdom.
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We’re not a third party or broker site, we’re a trusted Irish brand that’s been on the road for generations. We have over 300 CARHIRE.ie staff at rental stations all over the country, so that’s a team of local experts in every major city and town in Ireland.
And even though we’ve served hundreds of thousands of customers over the years, we’ve still got that personal touch when you meet us at the desk.
Our story
CARHIRE.ie launched in 1984 in Dublin as a family business, and we’re still in the fast lane when it comes to personal service. We’ve had a few branding updates to reflect the times — and we keep evolving with customer demands for value, easy booking and quality vehicles. In 2010 we were acquired by Europcar Mobility Group but we’ve kept our family ethos through years of modern expansion. We are a close team of local experts all over Ireland, committed to offering you an easy, secure and hassle-free way to get on the road.