Dublin car hire reviews and directory
Budget
Locations in Dublin
151 Lower Drumcondra Road+353 1837 9611
| Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
37 Old Kilmainham+353 1605 7580
| Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Arrivals Hall1844 5150
| Monday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
8.4 Excellent22 Nov. 2019
Pros: Nice staff, didn't pressure upsell the insurance like I was worried about. Drop off in the city center was not as easy as expected, due to the lack of parking instructions. Value was outstanding.Cons: Need to provide clear instructions that if you are dropping off at the lower Drumconda location, there are no parking spots in front of the office. You need to pull into a bus lane and park there, which isn't ideal, but workable.
4.8 Okay4 Nov. 2019
Pros: Car well maintainedCons: Not being requested for a credit card hold of €22.000 if no basic insurance of €22 a day was acquired.
4.4 Okay15 Oct. 2019
Pros: PriceCons: They try to rip you off on extra insurance. Concerned they’ve charged us extra. Have to keep an eye on what they actually charged. They did put a 5000€ hold on the card because we declined their insurance.
9.2 Excellent28 Sep. 2019
Pros: Staff when doing the paperwork to pick-up the car more helpful & friendly. Staff at the actual car pickup lot less helpful & one a bit dismissive when you asked questions. Staff when dropping off the car a bit unfriendly & seemed a bit irritable.Cons: If you are going to Ireland, do your homework about what your personal auto insurance will cover (call them & let them know where you are going) & also call your credit card company to see if they have primary or secondary insurance when renting the car because many credit card companies don't there
6.4 Good24 Sep. 2019
Cons: On the website it says they do not charge for going to Northern Ireland but I was charged !!?
7.6 Good3 Sep. 2019
Pros: Picking up and dropping off from The terminal 2 station was very easy.Cons: You $5,000 hold on a card if you don't choose their insurance is ridiculous. the car was an automatic, but it felt like it was powered by hamsters.
4.4 Okay29 Aug. 2019
Pros: Pickup and drop off was easy.Cons: This company essentially forces you to purchase full insurance. We traveled to Ireland and rented a car for a few days. I put the rental car on my credit card, and they explained to me that if you don’t buy insurance they will put a 5,000€ hold on my card if I don’t buy insurance.
3.2 Mediocre17 Aug. 2019
Pros: Having a car in IrelandCons: Once I got off my plane I had to wait a while to get a budget shuttle to where they keep the cars. Once I got there I waited in line behind maybe 7 people for TWO HOURS before I finally got to checkout with my car. And of course they charged a ridiculous amount of money for everything.
8.0 Excellent15 Aug. 2019
Cons: 20 min line to return car Had to bring back first car after an hour. Was making weird noises
4.4 Okay7 Aug. 2019
Pros: Thé staff was friendly.Cons: The price was twice as previewed !
Avis
Locations in Dublin
38 Old Kilmainham Rd+353 1605 7500
| Monday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
39 Old Kilmainham Rd+353 1605 7501
| Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Terminals 1&2+353 1605 7500
| Monday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
6.0 Good22 Mar. 2020
Pros: Staff were very helpful at Avis but the insurance fees were outrageous and tripled the cost of the rental. That being said, I cannot commend them enough for how they handled our return of the car early due to COVID-19Cons: Quote insurance in advance and do a better job describing luggage space. We did not have enough space for 4 large pieces of luggage in this car
2.4 Mediocre9 Aug. 2019
Pros: Extremely rude staff, particularly the woman working at the counter in Terminal 2 and the shuttle bus driver. Additional charges applied at time of collection which were not transparent during booking process. Car provided was much smaller than that advertised for the category. Slow pick-up/drop-offCons: Everything, would never rent from them again
9.2 Excellent30 Jul. 2019
Pros: Good vehicle, easy drop off.Cons: Expensive extras, ie insurance + additional driver. Took way too long to collect the vehicle in the first place - 45 minutes.
4.0 Okay11 May 2019
Pros: The outside of the car was dirty, the transmission would easily slip into reverse (no down press, or button to engage). They were going to charge me for a dent in the hood, fortunately my wife had taken a picture of it when we picked up the car.
4.0 Okay27 Oct. 2018
Pros: the second car was very good. they helped us at the airport which was a better location. However, the agent that helped us was less than helpful. it needed to be clearer that if you didn't take their insurance they were going to put 7500 euros on your credit card. he was unwilling to provide options. In comparison we dealt with another company in glascow and they provided good alternatives with reasonable costs. A much better experience.Cons: The first car they gave us was old and not in good working order. we returned it and got a much better, newer car that worked well.
9.2 Excellent21 Sep. 2018
Great, easy experiencePros: Mark was the BEST!! We were sold an insurance policy from a 3rd party that ended up being invalid in Ireland...we never would have known without Mark! He brought it to our attention, helped us confirm this fact with the 3rd party, and helped facilitate our refund with them. He then helped us get a a valid policy, and even upgraded our car to help ease our pain of the day ;) Would recommend!Cons: Dirty bathrooms with no toilet paper in men's OR women's bathrooms.
8.4 Excellent21 Aug. 2018
Pros: Friendly pick up staff at counterCons: Small size 7 passenger. I clicked on a Ford Galaxy and that is what I wanted but you confirmed an Opel Zafira. We call that Bait and Switch which is illegal in the USA. Very NOT happy with the size of the car and your deceptive business practice.
2.0 Mediocre13 Aug. 2018
Unsatisfactory and unprofessionalCons: The woman at the Dublin Airport Avis booth quoted double the cost of online quote. The workers were unprofessional, not accommodating. I rented same car from Sixt Irish car rental for half the price. I will not use Avis!
6.4 Good26 Feb. 2018
Not in terminalPros: Friendly staffCons: The car pickup was advertised as in terminal and it was not in the terminal. I picked this company because it was advertised as in terminal.
10.0 Excellent8 Oct. 2017
Efficient and Smooth. Very Happy.Pros: Process for returning the car was very efficient. Personnel were very friendly and helpful. Even though it was a very busy morning, things progressed smoothly with minimal wait.
Europcar
Locations in Dublin
26 Lombard Street East+353 1670 7890
Park Lane, Spencer Dock+353 1648 5900
Terminals 1 And 2, Dublin Airport+353 1812 2800
Unit E, Eastlands Business Park+353 1812 2820
6.0 Good28 Dec. 2019
Cons: I was charged 1,000 extra for scratches I had not caused.
9.2 Excellent11 Sep. 2019
Pros: Friendly staff.Cons: They tried to blame me for damage that was on the car when I picked it up. Good thing I always take pictures!
7.6 Good4 Jul. 2019
Pros: We were able to pick car off at location in Dublin and return it to the Dublin airport.Cons: When we booked car we were quoted $132 for the week. When we picked the car up we were told we had to take $500 in insurance. They told us you could deny it, but if you did they would place a hold on credit card for total cost of car
6.0 Good6 Sep. 2018
Insurance madnessCons: My credit card covered rental insurance fully and Europcar asked for an email from my bank/credit card company before giving me the car. I had to call my credit card provider and have them send an email to Europcar. Pretty damn ridiculous. All told, I wasted three hours getting all this sorted, and even after I finally got them what they needed, they put a EURO 5,000 authorization charge on my account, an obscene amount for a one-week rental. Also: There's a 25 EURO airport surcharge that I was never made aware of, and a 35 EURO charge to travel into Northern Ireland, which I also wasn't made aware of until the time of payment. I recommend you book elsewhere, because a Google search tells me that not all car rental companies charge for traveling into Northern Ireland.
4.4 Okay3 Jul. 2018
Rental Quote and Actual Price and Car NOT THE SAMEPros: The car was grey.Cons: Upon arrival in Dublin we were shuttled to an outside airport location. The quoted vehicle was not available, altho we had reserved it several months ahead. In fact they said Dublin NEVER carries that model (a 9 passenger van). So we were given a smaller (7 pax) vehicle which was way too small for our 6 adults to enjoy for a week. The quoted price was 1/4 of what they ended up charging. We had insurance but they would not accept it and required we pay the Europcar offered policy. We have rented in many other countries without all the insurance demands. We would never have booked with them if the initial quote had been correct as other vendors had just what we wanted. Europcar is a real RIPOFF.
6.8 Good6 Jun. 2018
Insurance was priceyPros: Agent at airport was very helpful.Cons: Insurance charges should be stated more clearly when booking. Insurance was nearly three times the price of the car. Car smelled like someone had been smoking in it.
2.0 Mediocre4 Apr. 2018
No any insurancePros: I. Didn't like anything.Cons: The booking made on kayak did not include any basic insurance, absolutely nothing, which is illegal. That's why kayak gave me low price. So when i arrived to the airport i was told that i didn't have any insurance. So they cancelled the booking and offered me a car for the same price but with insurance. I will never ever again use kayak and i will strongly recommend never to use it.
7.6 Good26 Mar. 2018
Perfect car for our tripPros: Small but fun car for cruising around Ireland. Great gas mileage with diesel and manual shift was crucial for backroads.Cons: I told them no coverage but they wouldn’t really take no for an answer and it doubled the cost so really paid WAY too much.
4.4 Okay20 Feb. 2018
Cons: The MANDATORY insurance fees are absolutely ridiculous. On-wed scammed into thinking that the car rental fee was $4 per day and the insurance cost, which I booked online was another $30 per day. When I arrived, they forced me to pay all insurances or leave a $1,500 deposit, which I wasn't prepared for. The also require me to purchase the full tank of gas, which was 107 Euro, but said it would be refunded upon return if the tank was full. According to the quote thru Budget/Kayak, at the time of booking, it should have cost me approx 250USD. It ended up costing me over 800USD. I returned the car clean, full of fuel, and not a single scratch. I will NEVER rent thru Budget again, neither overseas or domestically!
6.0 Good3 Nov. 2017
Pros: The carCons: They did not have the car size for the amount we reserved. So we were up Sold to a $600 car. Also kayak advertised the car we reserved as $100’dollars for the week and that was not what we were told at time of arrival they said it was $400 and we had to ultimately pay $600 up front. This is the last time I will book a car thru kayak.
Dollar
Locations in Dublin
294a North Circular Road
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
Dublin Ap1844 5466
| Monday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Tuesday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Wednesday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Thursday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Friday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Sunday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
Dublin Downtown1844 5466
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
3.2 Mediocre18 Jul. 2019
Pros: Nothing. They have a scam by which they let you sit in the car before they force extra insurance charges on you. If you don't accept you can't rent the car.Cons: Could not be worse. Scam artists. Avoid at all costs
9.2 Excellent13 Jun. 2019
Cons: Could use a ‘test’ area for people to learn how to deal with left-side driving and round-abouts before going out into the real-world driving conditions.
5.6 Okay29 Apr. 2019
Pros: The diesel vw was very efficient.Cons: Stop lying and constantly require upselling
4.4 Okay14 Apr. 2019
Cons: Ordered a minivan in advance. When arrived they had none. Forced into a 900eu upgrade to the largest vehicle, a BMW X5 which barely fit 4 adults, one child seat and our luggage. We were cramped for 2 weeks of driving. Tried unsuccessfully to swap cars for a minivan in Belfast.
8.8 Excellent10 Jun. 2018
Didn’t live up to the cheaper initial pricePros: Car was comfortable and made driving a cinch in the city and countryside.Cons: Front desk tactics were aggressive and I felt we spent more than we needed to.
6.0 Good3 Jun. 2018
Pros: Pick up of the car took a little while in line, but otherwise was a smooth process. Car was clean.
8.0 Excellent15 Sep. 2017
Pros: Good value.Cons: Long line at pickup.
10.0 Excellent28 Aug. 2017
Dublin Airport - Hertz RentalPros: The car was big enough for my group and the process went smoothly.
2.0 Mediocre20 May 2017
Pros: Bait and switch
5.6 Okay15 May 2017
Cons: I feel like I was riped off and not explained all of the fees that were applied to my bill.
Sixt
Locations in Dublin
Conrad Hotel,Earlsfort Terrace+353 1235 2030
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Eastlands Car Hire facility1844 5691
| Monday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
Q-Park, Marlborough Street+353 1235 2030
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Rochestown Ave+353 1235 2030
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
Terminal 1 and 21844 5691
| Monday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
2.0 Mediocre31 Aug. 2019
Pros: Easy returnCons: I was charged almost $2,000.00 for a 3 week rental. Your deal on Kayak did not include any insurance. 20 previous rentals I had included CDW. Other insurance is extra and I know that. I feel I was ripped off. I have rented from Sixt about 6 times and have always thought they did a good job. No map,
10.0 Excellent22 Aug. 2019
Cons: 100% excellent! Usually dread airport pick up but Sixt was amazing. Sebastian at the counter was fast, efficient and super friendly.
8.0 Excellent18 Aug. 2019
Cons: we had a tire blowout and had to pay for a tire directly even though we had paid a large sum for insurance to cover this situation when we rented the vehicle. the tire cost should have been paid by Sixt directly. we still haven't been reimbursed for the tire cost.
3.6 Mediocre1 Aug. 2019
Pros: The car was small ,wich is good on the narrow streets and roads of Ireland!!!Cons: The GPS was out of date... the price for the the insurance was a rip off and the gps couldn't find a gas station nearby or the sixt branch where we we're dropping off...
9.6 Excellent13 Jun. 2019
Cons: Would be nice to know beforehand that third party insurance is not valid in the Republic of Ireland.
6.8 Good9 Apr. 2019
Cons: Drop off location at Belfast city was impossible to find and 10 mins away from airport.
2.0 Mediocre24 Mar. 2019
Cons: Didn’t even rent the car _ they wanted too much of a high deposit for insurance. Such a rip off
9.2 Excellent6 Mar. 2019
Pros: Really easy to find and return. Good car and clean.Cons: I didn't know I'd to pay a mandatory full insurance of 400 euros that increased the price 5 times more
3.2 Mediocre25 Feb. 2019
Cons: The staff when I picked up the car was not helpful and there were hidden fees that were not disclosed when I booked online. Really upsetting.
7.6 Good23 Jan. 2019
Cons: Email customer service is not responsive
Enterprise
Locations in Dublin
Eastlands Car Hire Facility1844 5848
| Monday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
Kylemore Road+353 1450 3150
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - Invalid date |
Mckee Avenue, Finglas+353 1838 3300
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - Invalid date |
Russell Street 10a+353 1836 6577
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - Invalid date |
10.0 Excellent12 Sep. 2019
Cons: The personal service from Sean on our pick up to James on our drop off was easy and efficient.
9.2 Excellent13 Aug. 2019
Pros: The staff were wonderful and very helpful.Cons: We had difficulting finding the drop off location when we wanted to return the car. Once we made it to the return location we were told the directions were located in the love compartment. We wish someone had emphasized this when we were picking up the car.
10.0 Excellent12 Aug. 2019
Pros: The staff was sooooo nice and friendly! They made the process smooth and easy and answered all my questions.
2.0 Mediocre4 Aug. 2018
Insurance TrapCons: Manager told me I needed to have a letter proving insurance coverage or buy insurance. I was covered but was still forced to buy coverage.
10.0 Excellent21 Oct. 2017
Pros: It was all great
9.2 Excellent10 Mar. 2017
Gasoline/diesel is outrageous at liter ratesPros: I didn't get insurance.. broke a mirror and they added insurance after the fact. Changed a near 3000 euro bill into a $250 euro deductible plus daily insurance fees.Cons: Gasoline is so expensive due to liters.. not on website.. not close to advertised price
10.0 Excellent15 Nov. 2016
Wouldn't Use Anybody Else!Pros: Best customer service I've experienced in a long time. Went out of their way to make sure our trip was a success and the staff was very friendly.Cons: Nothing!
10.0 Excellent16 Oct. 2016
Staff Very Customer Service OrientedPros: The staff was responsive to my needs and very helpful. Make sure you consider insurance and GPS needs prior to arriving. You should get both if you don't have adequate coverage from your personal insurance company...or have a GPS option. Also, do not get a manual shift. It's challenging enough to drive with an automatic. It is preferred to get a diesel vehicle as 70% of the cars in Ireland are diesel. The roads are narrow...get a "small" car!! Over all it was a positive experience and I will use Enterprise again when in Dublin.Cons: Transfer from the airport to the car lot is confusing. Make sure to clarify how to get transported to the car lot.
10.0 Excellent1 Sep. 2016
Painless, nicePros: Fast pickup and dropoff, and the car was spotless and low mileage.
8.0 Excellent19 Jul. 2016
Pros: Needed to wait more than half An hour But staff was really friendly. Great value for money. Close to the luas so perfect for picking up the Car.
Alamo
Locations in Dublin
In Terminal1844 5848
| Monday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
Hertz
Locations in Dublin
151-157 South Circular Rd+353 1709 3060
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
2 Haddington Road+353 1668 7566
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
294a North Circular Road+353 1817 8476
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
Dublin Airport T1/T21844 5466
| Monday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Tuesday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Wednesday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Thursday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Friday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Sunday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
South Lotts Road+353 1667 5028
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
5.2 Okay15 Sep. 2019
Pros: Nice size carCons: Info at airport when picking up was not tears presented at rental site. Additional insurance coverage papers were not brought as were Required. Rental was 3x more than booked.
9.2 Excellent3 Jun. 2019
Pros: The insurance was high and still listed things it did not cover. Thankful we did not need to use it! Car rental was great.
5.2 Okay23 May 2019
Cons: Hertz in Dublin nickel and dimed me. Charges an outrageous amount for a small upgrade.
5.6 Okay10 Jul. 2018
Long wait, friendly service as they pushed upcharges for the car.Pros: Very friendly and personable, and after an hour wait, for service, the care they delivered was great.Cons: I had verified that I have full collision damage insurance with my credit card and had the policy, but they wouldn't give me a car without a letter or call from the card company. This proved impossible to do on the spot so I had to take the $15 Euro a day for redundant insurance.
8.8 Excellent10 Jul. 2018
Quick drop-off, no hassles.Pros: It was a quick drop-off, just like I'm used to in the US. Everything was in order, and there were no hassles. The shuttle came within about 5 minutes.
2.0 Mediocre15 Apr. 2018
Cons: Didn’t even take the car. Got to the counter and was told that the actual price was 950 euro as basic insurance was not included in the kayak quote- which I was quoted at 145 euro. Ridiculous misadvertising on kayaks part.
4.4 Okay29 Dec. 2017
Pros: Nice, easy car to driveCons: You should detail the extra cost for insurance in Ireland - it was more than the rental €300 +
6.4 Good8 Nov. 2017
Pros: The car was incredibleCons: Guy found an invisible scratch on the hubcap. Complete make believe
5.2 Okay17 Aug. 2017
Bait and SwitchPros: Car was clean. Pick up with easy.Cons: The quote I received online via Kayak was about $79 "including all taxes and fees". The final price charged by Hertz was $300. Very disappointing.
9.6 Excellent17 Jul. 2017
Worry-free RentalPros: The car we rented was very comfortable and easy to drive which was fortunate because we did a lot of driving.Cons: The pick-up counter at the airport was very busy when we arrived. Despite having the desk fully staffed with about six agents it still took us nearly 30 minutes to get to our car.
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6.4 Good (1 review)
3 locations in Dublin
FLIZZR
Locations in Dublin
DUBLIN AIRPORT - Terminal 1 and 2
Q-Park, Marlborough Street
Rochestown Avenue, beside Bakers Corner+353 1235 2030
Thrifty
Locations in Dublin
294a North Circular Road
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
Dublin Ap1844 5466
| Monday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Tuesday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Wednesday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Thursday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Friday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Sunday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
Dublin Downtown+353 1667 5028
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
10.0 Excellent11 May 2019
Pros: Advice and recommendations were helpful
10.0 Excellent28 Jan. 2019
Pros: Very efficient transfers to and from airport... including very fast turn around on getting in and out
9.6 Excellent25 Jul. 2018
Pros: Staff was helpful, friendly ad efficient. Car was ready and we were able to get on the road quickly. Car was well maintained.Cons: Always nice when the price can be a little better.
3.2 Mediocre10 Jun. 2018
Cons: Slow, unorganized car drop off procedure.
2.0 Mediocre14 May 2017
Ridiculously high InsurancePros: NothingCons: Bait and switch pricing. $200 extra for an automatic? Horrible experience!
8.0 Excellent28 Sep. 2016
Pros: The drop off was very efficientCons: It took quite a few minutes at pick up; not sure if they weren't expecting as many customers at that time or just didn't have enough staff. Took about 30 mins to get our car.
Payless
Locations in Dublin
151 Lower Drumcondra Road+353 1685 2397
| Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Dublin Airport
| Monday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - Invalid date 05:00 - 23:59 |
8.0 Excellent26 Oct. 2019
Cons: I used my credit card’s insurance guarantee, but nowhere in the reservation did it say that to do do ALSO required a letter from my credit card company stating (1) that they cover the Republic of Ireland, (2) they will cover the lace loss if totaled, and (3) the last 4 numbers of my cc account. So at the Europcar desk I had to make that phone call, wade through a few phone trees, then talk to a couple of humans. I did get the letter (great service by my cc bank!) but I was lucky - that approval process may take up to 24 hours. The Europcar desk agent said this happens “quite a bit” with the brokers because you don’t provide the information about what each rental car company requires to use the cc insurance waiver benefits. I suggest adding a link to your process that will take your to the specific rental car company page for their CDW. I did use the link provided for my rental but it did not say I would have to get the letter etc.
7.6 Good18 Aug. 2019
Pros: The lines were really long with people complaining and not moving. The Payless personnel were in the same space as Budget and Avis and it was hard to tell the difference in who was working what. Eventually all personnel worked on the same long Payless line. Then the price of our car quadrupled.
2.0 Mediocre7 Aug. 2019
Pros: Did not disclose mandatory insurance that had to be purchased making the final rate $775 Euro. Much higher that what was quoted.Cons: Rude
10.0 Excellent5 Aug. 2019
Pros: The staff was great. Pick up and drop off were easy.Cons: Got a charge for refusing their insurance, I was not happy about that.
10.0 Excellent11 Jun. 2019
Cons: The only thing that would be better is to have a map available in the car that shows more detail. The one we received wasn’t useful. Our cell phones drop service overseas so getting to our hotel and a phone sales location was difficult. Really not their responsibility, but nice nevertheless.
2.0 Mediocre25 Mar. 2019
Pros: NothingCons: Was told my total at booking was $120. After all the required ad ons and fees at pick up I paid over $500. Absolutely absurd and when I need a car for a week there’s nothing that can be done about it. Will never book with budget or Payless or this site again.
8.0 Excellent25 Jul. 2018
InsurancePros: Great price.Cons: Poor customer service during check in. €780 insurance for two weeks... outrageous.
2.8 Mediocre23 Jul. 2018
Car not full of gas, long lines, poor serviceCons: Car had not been checked since last driver, was down a quarter tank of fuel, long lines while workers stood around. Won't use them again.
4.0 Okay26 Apr. 2018
Cons: Price changed at the desk from quote in the app. Took long time to get care rented and leave the rental office.
2.0 Mediocre6 Jun. 2017
Over chargedCons: I was charged (but refunded) for an additional day that wasn't reserved. It was massively more money than the initial reservation was made doe
Easirent
Locations in Dublin
Easirent Dublin Airport Collinstown Business Park Airport Road, Colghran+353 1695 0324
East Dublin City - Unit 10 Naas Road Business Park+353 1695 0678
2.4 Mediocre28 Sep. 2019
Pros: It was a brand new car.Cons: Never got my deposit back.
2.0 Mediocre20 Apr. 2019
Cons: I could not find the Easirental office, counter, anything at all, nobody in the car rental sector knew where it was. So I had to rent elsewhere.
2.0 Mediocre30 Dec. 2018
Awful experience.Pros: The car we eventually got kept working and did not break down - that is the only nice thing I can say.Cons: The fact we were left standing outside at night for over and hour waiting on the shuttle service, that we were given a smaller car than that booked, that there were loads of extra charges we could do nothing about was appalling! No sprinkler in the car so could not wash windows! Problems dropping off car - no one at the return location. Lost so much time was late for my flight. Like others, what appeared to be a good deal was really not one. I will never use this company again!
2.0 Mediocre7 Jun. 2018
Pros: nothingCons: Can't find shuttle pick-up easily and it's far away. Shuttle is cramped. Poor customer service provided by the booking staff. Poorly defined conditions of sale -- not easily known that if not picking up car within 2 hours then sale is forfeited and no negotiation to change this. Flight delay lead to the rental agreement being voided and no other cars available. Very rude. Hearing other poeple that were returning cars, definitely recommend getting extra insurance coverage because they were changed a lot for a scratch that may have been there -- they don't do 'walk arounds' on the cars so you can't prove if damage has already been done. Would NOT recommend to anyone.
2.0 Mediocre26 May 2018
Pros: Nothing really. The rental car pickup is not really "at" the airport. Dierctions to where their shuttle picks you up are non-existent. They tried to get us to rent a GPS, they brought out 3, none worked properly. Didn't take the GPS off the bill. The car was not advertised properly. Too small, sure it could "hold" six people, but forget luggage. Will never rent from them again.
7.6 Good12 Jun. 2017
Easy, good valuePros: Great car, ready when we arrived, friendly staffCons: Car was not full of fuel when rented. We however didn't notice until 30 km away. Called them and sent pic of fuel gauge but never heard back. Had no choice but to return full. No credit was given. Annoying.
2.0 Mediocre8 Jun. 2017
Would not recommendPros: NothingCons: After traveling from California to visit my family in Ireland ( three flights & 20 hours travel time)- nobody could tell me where the Easirent shuttle picked up from. Finally, I learned There us a legal issue between Easirent & The airport as they have failed to pay service charge for picking up & dropping travelers ioff. When I finally reached them, they hung up on me. When I called back they said they didn't have a vehicle for me despite the fact that I reserved it over five months prior. The representative recommended I contact some of the other rental companies at the airport. as Easirent couldn't help me. Of course none of the other rental agencies had vehicles available at such short notice. One of them informed me that I was the third traveler they met that day with a similar story after Easirsnt failed to provide a vehicle. Sixt was able to accommodate me for a 10 day rental but not that day. I had to take a cab to my parents home & pick up my 10 day rental from Sixt a couple of days later. I wonder how the other two travelers fared? I typically rent from Sixt or Dan Dooley as Invidit Ireland every 6 months. I will never make the mistake of renting from Easirent again
4.4 Okay4 Jun. 2017
Cons: I ordered and paid for an automatic, but they only had a manual transmission. Therefore I had to overpay for the manual they gave me, and said customer service would resolve it. The customer service group has not responded to my messages.
6.0 Good29 May 2017
Pros: It was a good quality car. No problems with the vehicle.Cons: The vehicle we reserved (an automatic) was not available and they were really sketchy on the reasoning. When we called for the shuttle about an hour or so after we had landed (our flight was a bit delayed) they said they were out of automatics because we were late. We ended up taking the manual, and when I asked them what happened while I was at the counter, they said "there were a lot of accidents this week so they sold out of automatics." I said well then that means they weren't all out because I was late, doesn't it? And he got rather flustered. It felt like a bait and switch, and would have been extremely problematic if I wasn't able to drive a manual as the other rental companies were charging 1.5x what I had booked for.
2.0 Mediocre19 May 2017
Never found the company.Pros: I rented a car for Dublin Airport. They were not at the airport. No one seemed to have ever even heard of them. I ended up having to rent with another car rental place at the airport and it cost me more money plus I had paid for car insurance ahead of time which I was told was a scam... but this was by someone else how was renting a car to me. I had no # for Easirent and no good info on how to find them.. Being in a foreign country. Not fun.
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Sunnycars
Locations in Dublin
151 Lower Drumcondra Rd
37 Old Kilmainham
40 Russell Street
Kylemore Road
Navan Road
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keddy by Europcar
Locations in Dublin
1 Mark Street Off Pearse Street+353 1648 5900
26 Lombard Street East+353 1670 7890
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
Eastlands Business Park, Block B
Spencer Dock, Park Lane, Off North Quay+353 1812 2880
Terminals 1 And 2, Dublin Airport+353 1812 2800
| Monday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
Unit E, Eastlands Business Park+353 1812 2820
| Monday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
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Locations in Dublin
26 Lombard Street East+353 1670 7890
Service provided by EUROPCAR+353 1812 2800
Spencer Dock, Park Lane+353 1648 5900
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In Terminal1844 5848
| Monday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
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Dublin Airport
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Car hire locations in or near Dublin
Good to know
Most popular agency | Budget |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | $39/day |
Good deal | $28/day |
When to book a car hire in Dublin
Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches
Top tips for hiring a car in Dublin
- The best way to fully experience the joys of Dublin is by car. You will find renting a car is a much simpler way to get around Ireland’s capital city than relying on its hectic public transport system. Plus you benefit from having freedom to discover the best sights at your leisure. Naturally, you’ll want to visit the iconic Guinness Storehouse, which has free parking on nearby Crane Street. Or further afield, less than an hour’s drive outside the city, you’ll find the wonderful gardens of Powerscourt House in County Wicklow.
- Less than 20 miles from the city center, Dublin Airport offers excellent opportunities for car hire. When you arrive at the Airport, finding the car hire desks could not be easier. If you’re arriving from a regional flight, you’ll find the hire desks in the Arrivals Hall at Terminal 1, or, if you’re on an international flight, you’ll arrive into Terminal 2 and go to the multi-story parking lot to book your hire car.
- Firstly, you must remember that everyone drives on the left in Ireland and, as Dublin is a small city, you can expect to navigate much smaller roads. To get the best out of your driving experience in and around Dublin, stick to the main routes and avoid shortcuts, as you may get lost. The city is a rabbit warren of one-way and dead-end streets that can outfox even the most experienced drivers.
- To save you from traffic jams and gridlock, always avoid the Dublin rush hour between 7:30 am and 9 am, and in the evenings around 6:30 pm. It’s also best not to drive near the Liffey River at these busy times. In the darker, winter months, be wary of fog and mist, which can affect driving conditions, as can the frost on higher routes.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Dublin for $28 or less
- Book your car hire in Dublin at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini car hires in Dublin are around 67% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Dublin
Some car hire companies in Dublin which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Budget, Sixt and Europcar
On average a car hire in Dublin costs $39 per day.
Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Dublin.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Sixt ($36/day), FLIZZR ($37/day) and National ($65/day).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Dublin are Budget (7.1, 104 reviews), Hertz (7.0, 69 reviews), and Avis (6.7, 130 reviews).
Car hire companies onsite at Dublin airport include Budget, Easirent, Sixt, Europcar, Thrifty, Payless, Enterprise, Avis, Hertz and CARHIRE.ie.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dublin airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Easirent, Sixt, Advantage, Europcar, Thrifty, Payless, Enterprise, Avis and Hertz.
In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Sixt Terminal 1 and 2 K67 N8W7 (9 kilometres from the city centre).
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Economy car hire in Dublin costs $36 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Dublin costs $40 per day, on average.
A Intermediate car hire in Dublin costs $61 per day, on average.
In Dublin, cars are most frequently hired at Easirent Easirent Dublin Airport Collinstown Business Park Airport Road, Colghran (8 km from city centre ).
On average hiring a car in Dublin costs $271 per week ($39 per day).
On average a car hire in Dublin costs $1,163 per month ($39 per day).
As the majority of Dublin’s streets are narrow or cobbled, it’s best to rent a small car that can easily zip around. You should choose a mini or economy car type for the best driving experience, plus it’ll be much easier to park in the limited spaces around the city -- not to mention the fact that smaller cars are much cheaper to run.
Within the city center of Dublin, the default speed limit for roads is 31 mph. This limit remains the same for many of the roads within the city boundary. Be aware of speed cameras at either end of Dublin's Port Tunnel. If you’re traveling outside of the city on National Routes, the limit is 62 mph and on highways the speed limit increases to 75 mph. You will always be notified by sign posts where there is a change of speed limit.
When it comes to filling up your hire car, you can expect to pay on average around $2.00 per liter ($7.57 per gallon). Generally, the cheapest place to buy your petrol is at the supermarket petrol stations, which you can find in more suburban areas.
Due to the lack of free parking in Dublin, you will have to rely a parking space in one of the many signposted, multi-story parking ramps in the city. However, if you’re visiting on St Patrick’s day (March 17th), parking on the street is free of charge! Most parking lots have a competitive daily rate which depends on which zone you’re in. Hourly rates are between $1.00 and $3.00. However, be careful not to park in forbidden areas because you will be clamped, or even towed away.