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Importing a car to Ireland,
explained properly.

Clear, up-to-date guides on what it costs, the cheapest cars and the cheapest way to import, and how the taxes actually work in 2026.

Car keys handed over — importing a car to Ireland

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Importing a Car to Ireland in 2026: The Complete Guide

Everything that decides the price of an Irish import — the three taxes, the best source countries, and the cars that land cheapest — in one place.

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Cost & Cheapest

Compact hybrid hatchback — a cheap car to import to Ireland

The Cheapest Cars to Import to Ireland in 2026

Not all imports are cheap. These specific models combine 0% duty, low VRT and genuine auction value — with landed costs to prove it.

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The Cheapest Way to Import a Car to Ireland

The cheapest import isn't a trick — it's a sequence of legal decisions. Here's the playbook that keeps duty, VAT and VRT as low as the rules allow.

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Working out the cost of importing a car to Ireland

How Much Does It Cost to Import a Car to Ireland?

Purchase price is only the start. Here's every line on the bill — duty, VAT, VRT, NOx — with worked totals so there are no surprises at the port.

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Tax & Rules

Paperwork for Vehicle Registration Tax in Ireland

VRT Explained: How Vehicle Registration Tax Works in Ireland

VRT is the biggest and most controllable cost of any Irish import. Here's exactly how Revenue calculates it — and where buyers get caught.

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Source Country

Choosing between importing a car from Japan or the UK to Ireland

Japan vs the UK: Where Should You Import Your Car From?

Brexit ended the UK's automatic advantage and Japan just hit 0% duty. Here's how the two best source countries really compare in 2026.

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Importing a car to Ireland, explained properly.