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Here are the most popular types of rental car you can pick up from a point near you in the next 30 days.

Economy

SUV
51
From
R 173
per day

Mini

4-5 doors
41
From
R 364
per day

Compact

4-5 doors
52
From
R 470
per day

Intermediate

4-5 doors
51
From
R 941
per day
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How did we find these car hire deals? We scanned through heaps of top Dublin car hire providers to and these are the lowest Rathfarnham car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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Car hire pick-up spots near Rathfarnham

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and across other areas of Dublin. You might find a better price, or somewhere that suits you better.
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Terenure

17 car hire locations

From
R 173
per day

Crumlin

17 car hire locations

From
R 173
per day

Dublin Heuston

13 car hire locations

From
R 326
per day

Grand Canal Dock

13 car hire locations

From
R 328
per day

Dublin Airport

17 car hire locations

From
R 364
per day
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.

Driving in Dublin: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
Bring your licence, passport and credit card.
To rent a car in Dublin, you’ll need a full driving licence (in English), your passport, and a credit card. An International Driving Permit (IDP) may be required if your licence is non-EU or not in English.
Navigating city driving
Left-hand driving with narrow roads.
Driving in Dublin means adjusting to left-hand driving, tight city lanes, and complex junctions. Use sat nav to avoid bus-only streets and peak-hour delays.
Tolls, emissions zones and charges
Expect toll roads outside the city.
Toll roads in Dublin like the M50 use barrier-free eToll systems. Check if your rental includes toll coverage — if not, you must pay online before 8pm the next day to avoid penalties.
Parking your car in Dublin
Parking is paid and often restricted.
Parking in Dublin is managed with colour-coded zones and pay-and-display systems. Central areas are busy, but you’ll find hotel parking and multi-storey car parks in key locations.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel is accessible — EV charging is improving.
Petrol stations are available across Dublin. For EVs, use PlugShare or the ESB ecars app to find EV charging stations Dublin. Some chargers require app access or RFID cards, so check ahead.
Local driving style and tips
Drivers are careful and the roads are narrow.
Driving in Dublin is calm but often slow, with tight turns and busy streets. Look out for bus lanes, follow roundabout signs, and give way when unsure — most drivers are patient.
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Top car rental companies in Rathfarnham

Easirent
Budget
Carhire
Sixt
Thrifty
Keddy By Europcar

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Carhire
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Europcar
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From
R 650per day
Enterprise
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National
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From
R 1 084per day
Dollar
Car condition
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From
R 418per day
Sixt
Car condition
Car cleanliness
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Easy collection
From
R 523per day
Carhire
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
R 650per day
Enterprise
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
National
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
R 1 084per day
Dollar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
R 418per day
Sixt
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
R 523per day

Hiring a car in Rathfarnham: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire providerEasirent
Most popular carCompact
Cheapest price foundR 173 per day
Cheapest month to rentFebruary

Hiring a car in Rathfarnham: Frequently asked questions

Renting a car in Rathfarnham is easy with Skyscanner. Just enter your travel dates to compare prices from trusted providers. Once you’ve found the best deal, book your car hire and hit the road with confidence.

On average, hiring a car in Rathfarnham will set you back around R 1,875 per day or R 13,310 per week.

The cheapest car to rent in Rathfarnham is an economy SUV.

The most popular car to rent in Rathfarnham is Compact, 4-5 doors.

We scan the internet for all kinds of vehicle rental deals – including vans. You can even find deals on motor homes or passenger vans, too.

The cheapest car hire companies in Rathfarnham are currently Easirent and Thrifty.

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 Rathfarnham is currently October.

On average, around R 13,310. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Rathfarnham is R 1,211.

Yes - since many people need to rent a car for moving homes or day trips, most car rental companies in Rathfarnham offer a flat rate for hire per day. You'll usually have have to drop it back within 24 hours of picking it up to avoid any extra charges.
Yes – you can pick up Easirent hire cars from Rathfarnham – find a pick-up location on our Rathfarnham map.
Yes – you can pick up Budget hire cars from Rathfarnham – find a pick-up location on our Rathfarnham map.
Yes – you can pick up Carhire hire cars from Rathfarnham – find a pick-up location on our Rathfarnham map.

Yes – you can usually 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 for car hire in Rathfarnham on Skyscanner.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Rathfarnham for a whole month is R 53,426.

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

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

Easirent often has the cheapest car hire deals in Rathfarnham. You should also look out for car hire deals that have a fair fuel policy – for example, a full tank of fuel on pick-up, to full tank of fuel on return.

Most car rental providers allow anyone under 25 to rent a car as long as the provide a valid drivers license and the correct documentation. It could cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers.

The cheapest price we found for an economy car in Rathfarnham is R 173 per day. The average price per day is around R 1,996.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Easirent, Budget and Carhire offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Most car hire companies in Rathfarnham have policies that allow you to cancel your hire car booking and get a refund if you need to. Some may allow this up to a few days before your pick-up date, and some even allow changes or cancellations up to a few hours before.

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

Most major car hire companies in Rathfarnham accept debit cards, but you might need to show extra documents, pay a larger deposit, or have your credit checked. Always read the company’s policy before you book to make sure they’ll accept your payment.

The number of car hire locations in an area can vary. Use Skyscanner to easily find and compare car hire in Rathfarnham.

Third-party insurance is typically included as standard when you hire a car. If you want additional coverage, such as car rental excess insurance, the cost will depend on the type of car, the duration of your rental and the car hire company.

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