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How much does Donegal Airport car hire cost throughout the year?

Our data shows that March is the cheapest month to rent a car from Donegal Airport. It’s around R 898 a day in March, compared to the yearly average which is R 907 a day.
Cheapest month avgMarch • R 898
Yearly avg priceR 907

The most popular car rental companies in Donegal Airport

Enterprise
Europcar
Fox - Rent A Car

Donegal Airport car hire: Facts on the fly

Average daily priceR 3,377
Most popular carLarge, fullsize SUV
Cheapest price foundR 773
Cheapest month to rentMarch
Providers at Donegal Airport3
Most popular providerEnterprise
Best time to book1 week before

How to get the best car hire deal in Donegal Airport

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy after you've touched down in Donegal Airport. 

Check out car hire in Donegal

If you can't find what you're looking for at Donegal Airport, there could be more car hire options in Donegal and sometimes, they're cheaper. You just have to remember that the added cost of a transfer from Donegal Airport into Donegal could mean you still spend more than if you opted to pick up your hire car at Donegal Airport.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Donegal Airport that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your mind or your plans if you need to. Or if you find a better deal elsewhere.

Book 1 week in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travellers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 1 week in advance. The cheapest month to hire a car from Donegal Airport is March.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off from Donegal Airport, look out for deals with a 'full to full' tank fuel policy.

Skip the queues at Donegal Airport

With us, you can find car hire deals with self-service or keyless pick-up. No keys to pick up or documents to fill out means no queues. Just touch down, hop in and hit the road - perfect if you've landed at Donegal Airport late and just want to get on your way.

Hiring a car at Donegal Airport: FAQs

The average cost to hire a car at Donegal Airport is R 3,377 per day and R 23,634 for a seven-day rental.

If you're looking for the cheapest deal, the lowest price we found is R 773 per day for Small hire from Europcar.

Looking for a particular type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: R 1,147 per day.
Cheapest price found: R 773 per day.
SUV
Average price: R 3,738 per day.
Cheapest price found: R 882 per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: R 5,801 per day.
Cheapest price found: R 2,510 per day.
It depends. Some car hire companies at Donegal Airport accept debit cards, but others require a credit card.

Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.
As a general rule, the earlier you book car hire at Donegal Airport, the better. Booking early often means cheaper prices and a wider choice of cars. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.
A good deal for car hire at Donegal Airport is usually around R 2,532 per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average daily price of R 3,377.

The cheapest price we found at Donegal Airport is R 773 per day with Europcar for Small car hire.
It depends on the car hire company. Some companies let you drive a hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it at all.

If you plan to cross a border, check with the company before you travel. Driving abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
You don't have to get excess insurance, but it's worth considering. Your hire car comes with basic insurance, but you'll still need to pay an excess if it's damaged or stolen. At Donegal Airport, the excess ranges from around R 37,564 to R 50,712, depending on the car hire company. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company.

You can also buy excess insurance separately, which is often cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.
Large car hire, which is usually something like the Volvo XC60, averages R 3,377 per day at Donegal Airport. The cheapest price we found is R 2,008 per day with Enterprise.
Medium car hire, like the Opel Astra or similar, costs on average R 1,975 per day at Donegal Airport. Right now, the cheapest price we could find is R 882 per day with Enterprise.
No. It's a little higher than Ireland's average daily car rental price, which is around R 1,258.