Car hire at Dublin Airport from $17/day

Renault Clio

or similar Small

$27/day

Skoda Octavia

or similar Medium

$40/day

Opel Insignia

or similar Medium

$45/day

Toyota Aygo

or similar Small

$17/day

Audi A4

or similar Luxury

$100/day

Audi A4

or similar Luxury

$115/day

Class Compact SUV

or similar SUV

$31/day

Nissan Qashqai

or similar SUV

$40/day

Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Booking Insights

Most popular agency	Most popular car type	Average price	Good deal
Budget	Compact	$52/day	$40/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Dublin Airport car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Dublin Airport with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Dublin Airport?

You should book your car hire in Dublin Airport around 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Dublin Airport?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Dollar ($12.21/day), Thrifty ($12.27/day), and Easirent ($14.44/day).

What is the best car hire company in Dublin Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Dublin Airport are Sixt (7.2, 74 reviews), Hertz (6.4, 26 reviews), and Budget (6.3, 22 reviews).

What is the most popular car to hire in Dublin Airport?

Economy cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Dublin Airport. Economy cars in Dublin Airport cost $54/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $36/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Dublin Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Dublin Airport is January at an average cost of $23/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Dublin Airport when prices are $65/day on average, which tends to be 146% above the yearly average hire price for Dublin Airport.

Which rental car company has the most locations in in in?

24 Hour Rent A Car, Alamo, AutoEurope and Avis operate 1 location each in Dublin Airport, more than any other car hire company.

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Renting a car at Dublin Airport (DUB) is a great option if you want to explore the surrounding area or enjoy private transport when driving around Dublin city. Dublin Airport is well-connected to Dublin city centre by road and is located off the M1, which leads straight into Dublin. The M1 also connects to the M50, which links with several major roads heading towards Galway, Limerick, and Dundalk. If you want easy access to these routes with car hire at Dublin Airport, there are a number of rental branches located conveniently near to the M1. Car hire agencies are all situated close to access ways that lead towards the M1 junction. Perfect if you want to hop in your car and get straight on the road.
Dublin is one of Ireland’s major cities and is frequented by a high volume of tourists and business travellers. Due to this heavy footfall, shuttle buses and public transport that connects Dublin airport to the city centre are often crowded. Passengers may have to queue for tickets or to find a seat. If you want to avoid crowds and save time while moving through the airport, car hire at Dublin Airport is a great option for you. Driving into the city can also slightly shorten your journey time compared with shuttle buses, which take around 30min. An average drive from Dublin Airport to the city centre is just over 15min.
Want to save money on your car hire at Dublin Airport? Many of the car rental branches available offer an economy booking category or budget car hire, so you can enjoy some extra spending money on your trip. For some great economy options, choose companies such as Flizzer, Payless, or Thrifty.
When returning your car to Dublin Airport, you will need to drive to the Car Rental Returns area, which is located just off the M1 junction, between Terminal 2 and the Long-Stay Car Park. You will see signs for the Car Rental Returns zone as you approach the roundabout outside the airport, heading north on the M1. All car hire branches have parking spaces inside the Returns area, and these are clearly marked to direct drivers.
25% of our users found a car hire at Dublin Airport for $47 or less
Book your car hire at Dublin Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

Where can I find car hire companies at Dublin Airport?
Most of the car hire desks at Dublin Airport are situated inside the Arrivals areas of Terminals 1 and 2. If you are arriving at Terminal 1, you will find car hire desks for agencies, such as Europcar and Budget car hire, just after customs inside the main Arrivals terminal. For Terminal 2 arrivals, you should follow the car rental signs from the Arrivals area to the multi-storey T2 car park. Here you will find rental agencies.
Which documents will I need to pick up my hire car at DUB?
There are a few essential documents you should take with you when you collect your car hire at Dublin Airport. You will need your driver’s licence to verify your booking and you will also need the debit or credit card that you used to make the booking or to pay a deposit on your rental. You should also take proof of ID or a valid passport if travelling abroad.
Which car rental companies are quick and easy to use at Dublin Airport?
Pressed for time when you arrive at the airport? Several of the Dublin Airport car hire branches offer an online self-check-in process, which you can carry out shortly before you arrive to collect your car. Companies that offer this service include Europcar and Alamo. This online check-in can help you beat the counter queues and get you on your way much more quickly.
Which services are available with DUB car hire?
Special services offered by car hire branches allow you to personalise your rental experience to suit your travel needs. For example, Enterprise offers a range of hire services for business travellers, such as online booking management and a travel manager to help arrange your trips. You can also take advantage of bookable services, like child’s seats or GPS, when you book with SIXT.
How much does it cost to hire a car at Dublin Airport?
On average a car hire at Dublin Airport costs $58 per day.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Dublin Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dublin Airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Easirent, Sixt, Thrifty, Europcar, Dollar, CARHIRE.ie, Alamo, Hertz, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Sixt

7.2

Good

Read 74 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.0

One location in Dublin Airport

from$47/day

Locations in Dublin Airport

Terminal 1 and 2

+353 1 235 2030

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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2.0 Poor

sean, Jan 2025

Compact

The price was absolutely extortionate. I paid $750 for the rental in July, which was supposed to be fully paid, and when I arrived to pick up the car, I had all my insurance documents on hand, they charged me another €450, then after that, my choices were, pay €6000 deposit, which I never was made aware of and did not have, or lose the money I already paid, or pay another $1650. These were horrible options at 5am. The car that I thought was going to cost $750, actually cost me $2800. I will never rent a car through Kayak or Sixt again in my life. A disgraceful way to treat travellers coming to visit a country. Ruined my vacation and stripped me of all my spending money for my vacation.

2.0 Poor

Sean, Sept 2024

Intermediate estate car

The insurance purchased for our trip through Kayak is a scam.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Intermediate SUV

The car was good, as usual the windows and mirrors were NOT clean. The signage at the airport for the return is very poor.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, July 2024

Intermediate SUV

Would have been helpful to have maps provided as other rental companies do. Ie Enterprise.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, July 2024

Intermediate

No issues with SIXT itself. I see now that Kayak charged me for 13 days of rental when I only booked the car for 12 days. Also, even though I provided information on both drivers, SIXT was only provided the data on the secondary driver which delayed pickup and risked causing me to have additional charges. SIXT staff at Dublin airport were absolutely fantastic and did everything they could to ensure I avoided any additional charges due to Kayak’s errors.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, July 2024

Intermediate SUV

Personell support

Hertz

6.4

Okay

Read 26 reviews

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

5.4

One location in Dublin Airport

from$115/day

Locations in Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport T1/T2

+353 1 844 5466

Monday	00:00 - 01:0005:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Wednesday	05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Thursday	00:00 - 01:0005:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 01:0005:00 - 23:59
Saturday	05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Sunday	00:00 - 01:0005:00 - 23:59

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, July 2025

People mover

There wasn't alot to like. Once we arrived at the Hertz counter we were told that we would have to pay an additional 50 euros a day for insurance which ended up costing almost as much as the vehicle. I couldn't remember after being awake for 24 hours if I had purchased third party insurance and the guy behind the counter was interested in helping find out. I fact, he made sure to advise us that they would require and $5,000 dollar hold if we did have third party insurance. Once we got fleeced at the check out counter we made our way down to the vehicle where the attendant drove the car up, parked it and threw me the keys. Zero explanation on how the vehicle operated, seats stowed or any of the controls worked. Very unsatisfied with the whole experience.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Standard SUV

Great. Staff was friendly and efficient. The car was neat and clean and the had the size available that we booked.

10.0 Wonderful

Gary, Nov 2024

Compact SUV

Everything was fine, the only thing I would say is I did not get the car that I chose online.

2.0 Poor

James, Oct 2024

Full-size SUV

Friendlier staff, reserve the appropriate vehicle, don’t nickel and dime your customers.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Economy

Charged 200 euro for extra insurance compulsory

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, June 2024

Economy

Friendly staff. Very helpful and gave good advice.

Budget

6.3

Okay

Read 22 reviews

Most popular

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

5.8

One location in Dublin Airport

from$31/day

Locations in Dublin Airport

Arrivals Hall

+353 1 844 5150

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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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2025

Economy

I was not made aware that insurance was mandatory to rent the vehicle and that my only other option would be to put the entire cost of a vehicle on my credit card. This seems like a bait & switch model. It’s shameful to wait until someone is in a foreign country to force an insurance plan on them. I understand placing an ordinary hold of a few thousand dollars for uninsured vehicles incase they cause any external damage, but to tell me it’s either “buy the insurance or we put a 35000 euro hold on your credit card” is ridiculous. Most people don’t even have that kind of credit line available so it was basically extortion. I will NEVER rent through budget again.

2.0 Poor

Tara, May 2025

Intermediate SUV

Be careful cause the rental quoted one price and it was almost 8 times the price when you included Insurance scary

2.0 Poor

Shane, Nov 2024

Economy

I was charged extra at the pick up

2.0 Poor

Felix, Sept 2024

Economy

Was surprised by extra insurance fees.

2.0 Poor

Anton, Aug 2024

Compact

They try to force insurance on you by asking for a 28k deposit!

8.0 Very Good

Vasily, Aug 2024

Economy

Little bit longer at check in

Easirent

5.1

Fair

Read 53 reviews

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.2

Value for money

5.2

One location in Dublin Airport

from$36/day

Locations in Dublin Airport

Easirent Dublin Airport Collinstown Business Park Airport Road, Colghran

+353 1695 0324

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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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, July 2025

Standard SUV

They don’t provide the car agreed to.

2.0 Poor

Greg, Oct 2024

Compact SUV

Pretty terrible. Took forever for their “shuttle” to bring us to their sketchy off-site location. Once there they make you sign a pad as they “explain” the rental contract vs letting you read it, and adding their random fees along the way. When you finally get done you realize the cost is more than 5x what your online booking said it would be, so when you try and refuse the car at that point they say, sorry, you signed a contract (that you havent seen yet) and your only option is to take the car or find a way back to the airport to find other options. Just dont do it.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Mini

Unable to contact nor contact with hire. Do not recommend for foreign travelers.

10.0 Wonderful

Ian, Sept 2024

Standard estate car

Had a short notice short term rent (24 hours with one hour's notice). It all went smoothly. Only problem was the car had a flat tyre on the way back to drop-off.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Premium SUV

They were slow with the vans for pick up; it took an hour + for check-in but the return was great. Loved the car and the guys at the check-out counter were nice.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Compact SUV

They gave away our car to another person and didn't say anything to us for 30 minutes. And then tried to give us two cars that were smaller than what we purchased. After an hour and 4 cars later we were given a car that was dirty and unwashed.

Fox

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Dublin Airport

Locations in Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport In Terminal

+353 810 225 4369

Opening times not available

Alamo

9.2

Wonderful

Read 7 reviews

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.2

Value for money

8.1

One location in Dublin Airport

from$63/day

Locations in Dublin Airport

Car Hire Desk Dublin Airport

+353 1 844 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