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Pick-up location | Galway |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact station wagon, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Premium, Standard |
Rental locations | 8 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | Payless, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, CARHIRE.ie, Budget |
Economy | $19/day |
Compact | $25/day |
Intermediate | $29/day |
Standard | $31/day |
Mini | $19/day |
Premium | $55/day |
Compact SUV | $27/day |
Intermediate SUV | $35/day |
Compact station wagon | $58/day |
On average a rental car in Galway costs $63 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 Galway found in the last 2 weeks is $35.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at CARHIRE.ie ($19/day), Payless ($19/day) and Budget ($25/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at CARHIRE.ie Motor Park null (1 miles from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Galway. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Galway is $7.22 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $87 and $116, depending on the car size.
Economy (Skoda Citigo or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Galway.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Economy car rental in Galway costs $81 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Galway costs $58 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Galway costs $81 per day, on average.
In Galway, cars are most frequently rented at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ballybane Industrial Estate (2 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Galway costs $440 per week ($63 per day).
On average a rental car in Galway costs $1,885 per month ($63 per day).
Most car rental providers in Galway offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Galway, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 7 car rental agencies in Galway.
Some car rental companies in Galway which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Galway so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Ireland and Galway are known for their tiny roads and streets; getting a smaller car might be the best way to navigate these streets. To this end, choose the smallest possible vehicle when hiring car rentals in Galway, provided it can accommodate your luggage and yourself. Bear in mind that most car rental agencies in the region are manual. Suppose you can only drive automatic cars. In that case, endeavor to reserve in advance. Furthermore, a smaller car is more fuel efficient, and you’ll spend less on transportation.
Observing speed limits will save you from trouble with traffic authorities. Always pay attention to the speed signs as they override other traffic regulations. Motorists must keep it 30 km/h (18 mph) in school and residential zones; 50 km/h (30 mph) in urban areas; 80km/h (50 mph) on regional roads, and 100km/h (62 mph) on national roads. For those who like cruising, you should be at most 120km/h (74 mph) on motorways. You may drive slower than the stipulated speeds during rush hours and on windy days.
On-street parking is free in Galway between 6:30 pm and 8:30 am from Monday to Saturday and Sunday. In between, the slots are metered by a pay-and-display system. Still, check the signs when parking to know if you understand the rules and charges. Covered car parks are plenty, and the rates start from €2.00 ($2.15) per hour—be sure to book online for cheaper rates.
One location in Galway
One location in Galway
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Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
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6.0 Okay
Dec 2020
Pros:
Staff at counter was personable and professional.Cons:
Two block walk to pick-up location, agent did not disclose specific location, vehicle was on the fourth floor. Instructions for drop off equally uncertain.4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2019
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My experience at Budget in Galway last week was pretty abysmal. Adrian met me out front and asked if I had a reservation, which I did. He then started off by demanding who I stayed with the previous night and where they live (really not sure why they need this information). Next he asked about insurance at which point I provided my letter from Chase (PDF on my phone) outlining my eligibility for "worldwide coverage under the Auto Rental Collision Damage waiver benefit." I had called Chase before my trip specifically to confirm that Ireland was not excluded from their coverage (given past rules) and they assured me that Ireland was included in their worldwide coverage benefit, and sent me this letter as proof. Adrian insisted that the letter must specifically state Ireland and refused to rent me the car I had reserved until I was able to provide one. The other options he provided were to go elsewhere or to get coverage through Budget and quoted me $500. At this point I would have loved to walk away but really needed the car and to get on the road. I called Chase and the woman I spoke with kindly offered to speak to Adrian but he declined, stating it would do not good without a letter. I then asked for his name but he refused to give me his last name saying he was not required to do so (was not wearing a badge or any form of identification). I then asked to speak with someone else and he called his manager, who confirmed that "worldwide coverage" is sufficient, and told him to move forward with my reservation. He proceeded to go through the steps and never once apologized for his misunderstanding of the policy. I am not one to write reviews and generally give people the benefit of the doubt- but I do feel like feedback is warranted in this case in hopes that others can avoid this experience. Adrian and Galway Budget aside, the car I rented was great and I had no issues with the drop-off at Shannon Airport. Despite this I will be avoiding Budget in the future.Cons:
Better treatment of the customer and understanding of the policies. Wearing a name badge seems appropriate, and apologizing for the error would have also gone a long way.6.0 Okay
Sep 2019
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Dropoff difficult. Busy street. No instructions on how to park.. once I over came that, courteous and simple return. BUT see below.Cons:
I was given a credit on my credit card for the tank of gas that had been reserved. Two days later and the credit has not shown up on my account.4.8 Mediocre
Aug 2019
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The car did not break downCons:
Service was not great at galway. Car was a bit small. High price and new drop off fee. I am also being charged 119$ for no reason and it has not gone off my credit card yet. I would like a call from someone at budget to clear this charge because I refuse to pay it since we dropped it off with fueOne location in Galway
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8.0 Very good
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10.0 Wonderful
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3.2 Poor
Oct 2019
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Nothing.Cons:
I was quoted one price and then when I went to pick to pick the car up they made me pay 3.5x the price because I was booking on a Euro credit card not and American credit card. Then they have you walk 4 blocks and to the top of a parking garage to collect the car. God help you if you have bags or it’s raining. If it was cheap to rent I would t have minded walking. But at that outrageous cost you’d expect a little bit of service maybe bring the car to the rental shop?!2.0 Poor
Jul 2023
6.0 Okay
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10.0 Wonderful
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8.0 Very good
Aug 2022
8.0 Very good
Jun 2022
One location in Galway
One location in Galway
3 locations in Galway
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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I have rented from both companies in Galway...they are like night and day. Enterprise is very reliable, customer oriented and efficient. Cars have all been high quality, in stark contrast to their competitors at Budget. The prices advertised by Enterprise are often higher than Budget, but in my experience the quality far exceeds the price difference and the folks at the Galway Budget office will intimidate you and flat out lie to get you to buy extras that you don't need...entirely unprofessional, but they know you often don't have the option to walk out on the rental by the time you get to the desk. I have rented from Enterprise 7-8 times and have been thoroughly impressed with their professionalism, honesty and efficiency every time.8.8 Very good
Feb 2017
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It was clean and easy to useCons:
I was worried the car couldn't handle long distances.