Car hire in County Clare

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find County Clare car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

County Clare car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyEasirent
Most popular carSmall
Cities to choose from2, Shannon is most popular
Cheapest price found$448 per day, Shannon
Cheapest monthNovember
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in County Clare could cost, we've pulled prices from Shannon.

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Cities in County Clare

Take a look at the different cities in County Clare you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Airport options in County Clare

If you’re flying to County Clare it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in County Clare

The cheapest month to rent a car in County Clare is November, when the average cost per day is $937. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is September, when the average cost per day is $1,199. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in County Clare is September.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in County Clare could cost, we've pulled prices from Shannon.

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All you need to know about County Clare

Side of the roadLeft
CurrencyEuros
LanguageEnglish, Irish
Speed limitMotorway70mph
Speed limitBuilt-up area30mph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in County Clare: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in County Clare, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in County Clare you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in County Clare depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in County Clare, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in County Clare. First, you need to decide where in County Clare you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in County Clare. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in County Clare you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Shannon. On average, it costs $1,009 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is $448 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in County Clare

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in County Clare is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in County Clare are Easirent, Budget and Sixt. The cheapest company we've found is Alamo. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are $448 a day and $555 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in County Clare you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of County Clare. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in County Clare is Shannon. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Shannon.

Hire a car long term in County Clare

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in County Clare with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.