How much does wedding car hire cost in Ireland?
What wedding cars actually cost in Ireland, from self-drive classics to a chauffeured vintage Rolls-Royce, what is usually included, and what to ask before you book.
Published 19 October 2026
Wedding car hire in Ireland typically costs €400 to €1,200 for the day, depending on the car, how many hours you need it, and whether a chauffeur is included. A single chauffeured vintage car for a few hours sits at the lower end. Several cars for the wedding party, or a rare classic for the whole day, push towards the top.
Most wedding car companies quote on request rather than publishing a price list, so expect to ask. The published prices below give you a benchmark before you do.
What Irish wedding car companies actually charge
| Company | Area | What you get | Published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic and Executive Cars | Slane, Co. Meath | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, chauffeur driven, 4 hours, ribbons and champagne | from €650 |
| Courtyard Classic Cars | Dublin | Self-drive classic cars such as an MG, Morgan, Mercedes or Bentley, per day | €395 to €595 |
These are two different ways of doing it. A chauffeured car takes you to the ceremony, waits for photos and brings you on to the venue. A self-drive classic is cheaper per day but someone in the wedding party has to drive it, and it suits couples who want the car for photos rather than a driver.
What is usually included
For a chauffeured wedding car, a typical booking covers:
- The car and a uniformed driver for a set number of hours, often three to four
- Collection from home, the ceremony, a stop for photos, and arrival at the venue
- Ribbons, and often a bottle of bubbly
Extra hours, a second car for the bridesmaids or parents, and long distances between ceremony and venue usually cost more.
What sets the price
- The car. A vintage Rolls-Royce or Bentley costs more than a modern Mercedes. Rare classics cost the most.
- Hours. Most quotes are for a block of hours. A long gap between ceremony and reception adds time.
- Distance. Travel from the company's base to your home and venue is often charged.
- Number of cars. A second car for the wedding party is the most common add-on.
- Day and season. Summer Saturdays are the busiest, so book early and expect less room to negotiate.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the price for the whole journey, including waiting time for photos?
- How many hours are included, and what does an extra hour cost?
- Is the driver insured to carry passengers for hire, and is the car covered for weddings?
- What happens if the car breaks down on the day? Is there a backup car?
- Are ribbons, flowers or drinks included, or extra?
Where to save
- Book the car for the ceremony and arrival only, and let guest transport or family cars handle the rest.
- Choose a modern executive car rather than a vintage one.
- If you have a careful driver in the family, a self-drive classic can cost less than a chauffeured car.
Compare wedding car hire by county. For getting guests to and from the venue, see guest transport.
Package prices are as published by each company, checked October 2026. Prices change, so always ask for a quote for your date. Guidance on what to check and how to book is our own.
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