Between €20,000 and €30,000 you have a wide choice of used family cars, SUVs and hybrids in Ireland. Below are our picks for €20k, €25k and €30k budgets. Each price range comes from 8703 live Motorly listings checked on 31 October 2026. Before you buy, check the NCT, motor tax band, history and (for UK imports) VRT.
Direct answer updated 31 October 2026. Earlier guide updated 31 October 2026.
Primary sources: CCPC: buying a car
Price ranges on this page are asking prices from the public Motorly listings feed on 31 October 2026. They show what sellers are asking, not what cars sell for, and they change daily.
Quick answer
Median and range are asking prices from a sample of live adverts; the listing count is the number of matches for that model, years and budget.
| Budget | Model | Model years | Median | 10th–90th percentile | Listings | Snapshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under €20,000 | Volkswagen Golf | 2017–2020 | €16,500 | €11,950–€19,250 | 2,376 | 31 October 2026 |
| Under €20,000 | Hyundai Tucson | 2017–2020 | €14,500 | €9,950–€18,950 | 993 | 31 October 2026 |
| Under €20,000 | Skoda Octavia | 2017–2020 | €12,997 | €7,485–€16,999 | 533 | 31 October 2026 |
| Under €25,000 | Toyota Corolla | 2019–2022 | €19,995 | €17,500–€23,950 | 1,057 | 31 October 2026 |
| Under €25,000 | Kia Sportage | 2019–2022 | €19,750 | €14,468–€23,900 | 1,116 | 31 October 2026 |
| Under €25,000 | Ford Puma | 2020–2023 | €19,950 | €16,093–€23,850 | 887 | 31 October 2026 |
| Under €30,000 | Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019–2023 | €25,950 | €20,275–€29,900 | 1,087 | 31 October 2026 |
| Under €30,000 | Toyota RAV4 | 2019–2022 | €27,895 | €23,770–€29,950 | 395 | 31 October 2026 |
| Under €30,000 | Kia Niro | 2020–2023 | €24,225 | €18,125–€28,950 | 259 | 31 October 2026 |
Best used cars under €20,000
Models and model years below were chosen because Motorly had at least 10 live listings for each in this budget on 31 October 2026. Prices are asking prices from adverts, not what cars sell for.
Volkswagen Golf (2017–2020)
Median asking price €16,500; 10th–90th percentile range €11,950–€19,250, calculated from a sample of 1,264 adverts. 2,376 live Motorly listings matched this search on 31 October 2026.
In the sampled adverts the most common listing is petrol (about 65%) with automatic gearboxes (about 60%). This is a mix of current adverts, not a guarantee for any individual car.
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Hyundai Tucson (2017–2020)
Median asking price €14,500; 10th–90th percentile range €9,950–€18,950, calculated from a sample of 629 adverts. 993 live Motorly listings matched this search on 31 October 2026.
In the sampled adverts the most common listing is diesel (about 95%) with manual gearboxes (about 95%). This is a mix of current adverts, not a guarantee for any individual car.
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Skoda Octavia (2017–2020)
Median asking price €12,997; 10th–90th percentile range €7,485–€16,999, calculated from a sample of 336 adverts. 533 live Motorly listings matched this search on 31 October 2026.
In the sampled adverts the most common listing is diesel (about 75%) with manual gearboxes (about 85%). This is a mix of current adverts, not a guarantee for any individual car.
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Best used cars under €25,000
Models and model years below were chosen because Motorly had at least 10 live listings for each in this budget on 31 October 2026. Prices are asking prices from adverts, not what cars sell for.
Toyota Corolla (2019–2022)
Median asking price €19,995; 10th–90th percentile range €17,500–€23,950, calculated from a sample of 466 adverts. 1,057 live Motorly listings matched this search on 31 October 2026.
In the sampled adverts the most common listing is hybrid (about 95%) with automatic gearboxes (about 100%). This is a mix of current adverts, not a guarantee for any individual car.
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Kia Sportage (2019–2022)
Median asking price €19,750; 10th–90th percentile range €14,468–€23,900, calculated from a sample of 595 adverts. 1,116 live Motorly listings matched this search on 31 October 2026.
In the sampled adverts the most common listing is diesel (about 70%) with manual gearboxes (about 95%). This is a mix of current adverts, not a guarantee for any individual car.
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Ford Puma (2020–2023)
Median asking price €19,950; 10th–90th percentile range €16,093–€23,850, calculated from a sample of 431 adverts. 887 live Motorly listings matched this search on 31 October 2026.
In the sampled adverts the most common listing is hybrid (about 70%) with manual gearboxes (about 90%). This is a mix of current adverts, not a guarantee for any individual car.
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Best used cars under €30,000
Models and model years below were chosen because Motorly had at least 10 live listings for each in this budget on 31 October 2026. Prices are asking prices from adverts, not what cars sell for.
Volkswagen Tiguan (2019–2023)
Median asking price €25,950; 10th–90th percentile range €20,275–€29,900, calculated from a sample of 592 adverts. 1,087 live Motorly listings matched this search on 31 October 2026.
In the sampled adverts the most common listing is diesel (about 90%) with manual gearboxes (about 55%). This is a mix of current adverts, not a guarantee for any individual car.
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Toyota RAV4 (2019–2022)
Median asking price €27,895; 10th–90th percentile range €23,770–€29,950, calculated from a sample of 167 adverts. 395 live Motorly listings matched this search on 31 October 2026.
In the sampled adverts the most common listing is hybrid (about 100%) with automatic gearboxes (about 100%). This is a mix of current adverts, not a guarantee for any individual car.
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Kia Niro (2020–2023)
Median asking price €24,225; 10th–90th percentile range €18,125–€28,950, calculated from a sample of 116 adverts. 259 live Motorly listings matched this search on 31 October 2026.
In the sampled adverts the most common listing is plug-in hybrid (about 50%) with automatic gearboxes (about 100%). This is a mix of current adverts, not a guarantee for any individual car.
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Checks before you buy at this budget
- NCT: check the certificate and its expiry date on ncts.ie, and ask the seller for the last NCT result.
- Motor tax: look up the band and annual cost for that exact car on motortax.ie. Rates depend on the car, so check before you commit.
- UK imports: check VRT before you commit. Use our VRT calculator for an estimate and confirm the position on Revenue’s VRT page for imported used vehicles.
- History: run a vehicle history check for outstanding finance, write-off status, mileage consistency and the number of previous owners.
- Dealer or private sale: ask what warranty a dealer offers, and read the CCPC guide to buying a car for your rights when buying from a dealer compared with a private seller.
- Hybrid or electric: ask for battery health or warranty records and the full service history.
- Test drive and inspection: for a purchase this size, consider an independent inspection before you pay.
Lower budget?
See our guides to the best used cars under €10,000 and the best used cars under €15,000.
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