Welcome to the car rental Belfast Airport information page with information on Belfast Airport car rental options, including which side do you drive on, transmission types, local Belfast driving stress, licences, and more. You may also compare your Belfast Airport car rental options and search for the best available Belfast car rental rates in the search box below.

Belfast Airport Car Rental Advice & Driving Tips

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Belfast Airport Car Rental Desk Locations

Belfast Airport car hire is provided by six car hire companies that have their Belfast Airport car rental desks in the Arrivals Hall.

Belfast Airport Car Rental Companies

Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Sixt

Belfast Driving Information

Driving is on the left side of the road.

All Belfast Airport rental cars are automatic transmission.

Your local drivers' licence is required.

An International Drivers' Permit (or IDP) may be required, especially if your local drivers' licence is in a language other than the local language (you may inquire when you pick up your car).

Belfast Driving Stress Level: 3/10

Generally driving around Belfast is no problem but anticipate some congestion during peak hours.

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Last Updated: 23 Mar 2025

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