Belfast car rentals from $21/day

If you're a single traveler who doesn't require much space, a small, compact car is ideal for driving and parking around Belfast. But, if you're planning on a road trip to other destinations around the country, a sedan or an SUV might be a better option — especially if you're traveling with the whole family.

The speed limit within city limits is typically 30 miles per hour, but it has been lowered to 20 miles per hour on more than 70 streets throughout Belfast, so pay extra attention to the signs when driving through the city. The speed limits on highways and motorways across Northern Ireland range between 60 and 70 miles per hour.

There are lots of parking lots in and around the city center, many of which are free. The fares at the paid parking lots can range anywhere between £0.20 to £2.50 per hour. Drivers must pay for parking between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Those who wish can leave their vehicles for free at one of the Park and Ride facilities around the city, with the closest one to the city center, Northside Park and Ride, just off the A12.

On average a rental car in Belfast costs $68 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Belfast found in the last 2 weeks is $32.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Belfast. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Belfast City airport include DRIVALIA, Dollar, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Europcar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Belfast City airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, and Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Belfast costs $73 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Belfast costs $40 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Belfast costs $29 per day, on average.

In Belfast, cars are most frequently rented at Dollar East Bridge Street (1 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Belfast offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Belfast, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 25 car rental agencies in Belfast.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Belfast so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

The Falls Road connects Belfast's western suburbs to the city center. There are a few gas stations along the length of this road. Other Belfast roads with fewer gas stations are the Shankill Road and the Lisburn Road, which run respectively through the north and south of the city.

The Antrim Coast is one of the most picturesque regions in Ireland. This road trip offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean as it winds along the coast. You will pass through quaint villages and gorgeous beaches. It takes just over an hour to travel from Belfast city to the Antrim Coast.