Galway car rental information
| Pick-up location | Galway |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact station wagon, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Premium, Standard |
| Rental locations | 8 |
| Airport locations | 0 |
| Popular agencies | Payless, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Cheap car rentals in Galway
| Economy | C$ 65/day |
| Compact | C$ 69/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 245/day |
| Standard | C$ 84/day |
| Mini | C$ 66/day |
| Premium | C$ 322/day |
| Compact SUV | C$ 71/day |
| Intermediate SUV | C$ 87/day |
| Compact station wagon | C$ 97/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Galway
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Galway for C$ 59 or less
- Book your rental car in Galway at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy rental cars in Galway are around -9% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Galway
How much does it cost to rent a car in Galway?
On average a rental car in Galway costs C$ 74 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Galway?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Payless (C$ 65/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (C$ 66/day) and Budget (C$ 69/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Payless 12 Eyre Sq null (1 kilometers from city center).
Can I rent an automatic car in Galway?
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.
How much is gas price in Galway?
The average gas price in Galway is C$ 9.95 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 119 and C$ 159, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Galway?
Economy (Skoda Citigo or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Galway.
How can I find car rentals near me in Galway?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Galway?
An Economy car rental in Galway costs C$ 131 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Galway?
A Standard car rental in Galway costs C$ 71 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Galway?
A Compact car rental in Galway costs C$ 120 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Galway?
In Galway, cars are most frequently rented at Payless 12 Eyre Sq (1 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Galway?
On average a rental car in Galway costs C$ 519 per week (C$ 74 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Galway?
On average a rental car in Galway costs C$ 2,226 per month (C$ 74 per day).
Which car rental companies in Galway have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
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
Galway car rental reviews and directory
Europcar
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Galway
Budget
7.7
Good
19 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.0
One location in Galway
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2022
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
Pros:
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 $500. At this point I would have loved to walk away but really needed the car and to get on the road. I called Chase and the woman I spoke with kindly offered to speak to Adrian but he declined, stating it would do not good without a letter. I then asked for his name but he refused to give me his last name saying he was not required to do so (was not wearing a badge or any form of identification). I then asked to speak with someone else and he called his manager, who confirmed that "worldwide coverage" is sufficient, and told him to move forward with my reservation. He proceeded to go through the steps and never once apologized for his misunderstanding of the policy. I am not one to write reviews and generally give people the benefit of the doubt- but I do feel like feedback is warranted in this case in hopes that others can avoid this experience. Adrian and Galway Budget aside, the car I rented was great and I had no issues with the drop-off at Shannon Airport. Despite this I will be avoiding Budget in the future.Cons:
Better treatment of the customer and understanding of the policies. Wearing a name badge seems appropriate, and apologizing for the error would have also gone a long way.6.0 Okay
Sep. 2019
Pros:
Dropoff difficult. Busy street. No instructions on how to park.. once I over came that, courteous and simple return. BUT see below.Cons:
I was given a credit on my credit card for the tank of gas that had been reserved. Two days later and the credit has not shown up on my account.4.8 Mediocre
Aug. 2019
Pros:
The car did not break downCons:
Service was not great at galway. Car was a bit small. High price and new drop off fee. I am also being charged 119$ 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 fueEasirent
7.6
Good
6 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
8.0
One location in Galway
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2022
6.0 Okay
Aug. 2022
6.0 Okay
Jul. 2022
8.0 Very good
Jul. 2022
6.0 Okay
Apr. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2022
Payless
6.1
Okay
8 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
5.1
One location in Galway
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3.2 Poor
Oct. 2019
Pros:
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
Jun. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2023
8.0 Very good
Aug. 2022
8.0 Very good
Jun. 2022
keddy by Europcar
8.6
Very good
No reviews available
One location in Galway
CARHIRE.ie
6.4
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Galway
Sunnycars
No score available yet
3 locations in Galway
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
No score available yet
One location in Galway
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2017
Pros:
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
Pros:
It was clean and easy to useCons:
I was worried the car couldn't handle long distances.