Car hires in Galway

The majority of the Galway car hire agencies that we partner with do not have a cancellation fee. This means that if your plans change unexpectedly, many car hire centres in Galway such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, and Europcar often offer cancellation free of charge based on when you booked.

We recommend hiring an Economy car when visiting Galway during the month of February. While an Economy car doesn’t handle ice and snow very well, it is an ideal car for mild temperatures and rain. In February, Galway experiences temperatures averaging 6 °C and 78 mm of precipitation - ideal conditions for renting an Economy car. Hiring a Economy in Galway will cost you $27/day on average.

Galway’s speed limit is 50 km/h when you are driving in the city. This speed limit might also apply to surrounding towns and neighbourhoods. The suburban speed limit in Galway is 100 km/h and the speed limit for motorways is 120 km/h. However, be sure to look for posted signage as these speeds may vary.

Those looking for a hire car in Galway during the month of January should expect temperatures to be around 5 °C and should expect around 90 mm of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.

If you’re looking for a Galway hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of January it’s important to know that the rest of Galway typically has a temperature of 5 °C and will usually expect 90 mm of precipitation.

Prices for cars in Galway refresh daily.

As of January 2025, there are 18 operators available to choose from for cars in Galway.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Galway. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

When hiring a car in Galway, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.