Belfast International Airport car hire
Belfast Airport is located about 16 miles North West of Belfast city centre so you may find hiring a car to discover Northern Ireland.
There are 6 main car hire companies on site at Belfast International airport offering a range of competitive car hire deals and discounts. You can find all of them in Belfast Airport Arrivals Hall.
It is usually cheaper if you book your car hire in advance with some providers offering low prices when you prepay or book online. If you need to pick up your car at a different location that the one you plan on dropping to off at, the best thing to do is phone a customer representative to see what they can do.
At Belfast International Airport the car hire providers’ desks are located at the link from the main concourse through to departures.
Tel: 0844 499 3399* (Calls to this number will cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s network access charge.) |
Car Hire Insurance
We would highly recommend a policy from Insurance4carhire. Not only can policies be obtained for rental within France, Germany, Italy, Spain and more, but excess on damage and theft can be covered up to £6500 per year.
It’s a good way to cover any unexpected emergencies and accidents.
Car Hire in the Arrivals Hall
Most of the local car hire providers at Belfast Airport, will be present in the Arrivals Hall. Keep your eyes peeled for Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise and Budget and speak to a friendly adviser.
Not sure where to start looking for your hire car?
Compare the best deals on car hire from each of the different providers with our Car Hire Comparison gadget with the Car Hire Centre.
It uses data from RentalCars, so let us find the perfect car and price for you!
Important information you need before you rent a car
And of course, a few handy tips!
- Book ASAP: You can use the Car Hire Centre gadget above to get a quote and find the cheapest rates for your journey.
- Get to know your vehicle: Be sure to familiarise yourself with the car before you leave the car hire centre. Check you’re up-to-date on UK driving laws and if anything’s in a different place – such as Fiat 500s and KAs have a much higher gear stick to what you might be used to!
- Keep double checking: When you get the keys to your car or van, make sure to check over it for any damage. Take note of any slight scratches, body paint issues/ irregularities, seat quality (like any potential smudges or cigarette marks). We recommend taking pictures as evidence and to let the rental staff know of any pre-existing damge so you can avoid being charged for someone else’s damage when you return it.
- Opt for a Sat-Nav: Especially if you don’t know the area and don’t want to get charged for all that data on your phone!
Belfast Airport Car Hire Companies
To help you out, all of the providers will have child seats and sat navs available to hire, as well as providing hand controls for disabled passengers. Sometimes these added extras might cost you so it’s worth checking the details when you book or pick up your car.
On top of this, they all also have a handy app so you can keep on top of your booking at all times.
Airport Arrivals hallBook Now
“Staff at desk and collection area very professional and friendly.”
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Minimum Age22; Drivers aged 22-25yrs old will be subject to the YDS which starts around £35 per day. Some car classes will have higher minimum age requirements Additional DriverDepending on what vehicle you’re hiring, you can add an additional driver from £13 per person, per rental day extra. Disabled DriversLynx Hand Controls can be fitted to the vehicle on request. Please contact the Europcar team on 0871 384 3113 to discuss your requirements. |
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“Great service. Great car and no cross border fees unlike the other companies so a happy customer here.”
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Minimum Age23, Drivers 25 and under will need to pay £33.60p/d in Young Driver Scheme (YDS). Additional Driver£13 per day for an additional drivers Disabled DriversAssistance Controls can be fitted to the vehicle if 48hrs notice is given. Please, call 0870 840 0084and talk to one of the representatives |
*They also Offer Adapted Vehicle Hire which offers an optional collection and delivery service. Call the local team on 01895 439111 quoting “Hertz15” to talk through what you need. Prices from £45
Airport Arrivals LoungeBook Now
“Northern Ireland is a beautiful country and when hiring a car is this simple, it makes the trip even better. Thanks!”
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Minimum Age23 and any driver under the age of 25 will be subject to the Young Drivers Surcharge (YDS) of £32.50 per day. Additional DriverAdd an additional driver for £8.99 a day so it could be a good call if you’re looking at multiple drivers. Disabled DriversHertz can provide handed controls, accelerators and wheelchair friendly vehicles. Please call the team on +44 (0) 843 309 3031 to pre-book, giving at least 48hrs notice.* |
7:30-22:00 7 days a week, 24 drop-off Airport Arrivals HallBook Now
“Very friendly staff and generally hassle free pick up and drop off.”
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Minimum Age23; Drivers aged under 25 will be charged an additional £37.70 per day (YDS). Additional DriverAdd an additional driver from £13 per rental day, depending on what type of vehicle you pick up. Disabled DriversAvis can provide you with an assisted features or specialist cars, if given 48hrs notice. Please call their reservations team on 0344 544 6003 to discuss what you’ll need. |
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7:00-22:30, 7 days a week Airport Car Hire CentreBook Now
If you’re looking a van, a little runaround or a high-class saloon, Budget Rent a Car could have something to fit your trip for the best rate.
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Minimum Age21; The YDS fee of £36 per day will be applicable to drivers under the age of 25 Additional Driver(s)Feel free to add an additional driver from an estimated £8.99 per day, depending on vehicle type Disabled DriversAssistance and hand controls can be fitted into the car. Call the team on 0808 284 4444 to talk through or pre-order. |
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“Car was great, customer service at the airport very efficient and polite and as a first timer I found all the help that I needed.”
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Minimum Age25; drivers under 25 will not be able to hire a car with Enterprise. Additional Driver£10 per day for an additional drivers Disabled DriversLynx Hand Controls can be fitted to the vehicle should you require them. Please contact the team on 0800 633 5665 to arrange |