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What is the cheapest car hire agency in Dublin?
The cheapest car hire in Dublin are generally found through Thrifty. When booking with Thrifty, you may be able to find car hire prices for as low as £8/day. The average price to hire a car in Dublin is £17/day.
What car hire company in Dublin has the most locations?
keddy by Europcar has the most locations of any car hire company in Dublin, with 11 locations.
What car do most people hire in Dublin?
The Volkswagen Polo is the most popular car to hire in Dublin, according to our data. Our users have found prices for Volkswagen Polo rentals for as low as £5/day in Dublin, though on average you can expect prices to be around £22/day. Another popular car to hire in Dublin is the Ford Fiesta for an average of £24/day, and deals as low as £7/day.
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£13 - £40
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£31 - £67
The average price of a small car hire in Dublin, Ireland is £21. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Dublin, Ireland is in January. The price is 41% lower than the rest of the year at just £13 per day. A small car rental is typically 54% less expensive than the average rental car in Dublin. The average price of a car hire in Dublin can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Dublin small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in Dublin, Ireland is £41. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Dublin, Ireland is in January. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just £31 per day. A medium car rental is typically 13% less expensive than the average rental car in Dublin. The average price of a car hire in Dublin can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Dublin medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in Dublin, Ireland is £63. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Dublin, Ireland is in November. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just £48 per day. A large car rental is typically 27% more expensive than the average rental car in Dublin. The average price of a car hire in Dublin can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a SUV hire in Dublin, Ireland is £54. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Dublin, Ireland is in November. The price is 41% lower than the rest of the year at just £32 per day. A SUV rental is typically 13% more expensive than the average rental car in Dublin. The average price of a car hire in Dublin can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Dublin SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in Dublin, Ireland is £68. The cheapest time to hire a van in Dublin, Ireland is in January. The price is 37% lower than the rest of the year at just £44 per day. A van rental is typically 32% more expensive than the average rental car in Dublin. The average price of a car hire in Dublin can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a luxury car hire in Dublin, Ireland is £71. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Dublin, Ireland is in November. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just £52 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 34% more expensive than the average rental car in Dublin. The average price of a car hire in Dublin can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Dublin luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.
I have rented a car and prepaid all taxes and service fees before travelling to Ireland with a fully paid and non refundable reservation number from Kayak. My husband was the driver of this vehicle and presented to the airport for pick up on August 19, 2023. He travels extensively for work and has a credit card that covers Collision Damages Waiver and Theft Protection. He explained this clearly to the agent Michael, who insisted that he would be required and it was MANDATORY (the words exactly used) to purchase these. He upsold him the Supercover insurance and told my husband that this is mandatory. I examined the contract when he returned and told me the nature of this conversation. Having lived and studied in Ireland myself for 5 years, I did my due diligence and inquired from other car rental agencies and examined the legislation within Ireland to determine the validity of these claims. My clear understanding is that Third Party Liability insurance is a legal requirement in the prepaid price of all car rentals in Ireland, protecting from property damage, injury and death. Fire insurance is also included in this prepaid price. If the CDW and TP is declined or that written proof is required and the customer declines this, a credit card authorization of a larger amount can be applied to the rental. These options were not presented and in fact, miscommunicated at the time of rental by your agent Michael. This should be investigated and the insurance reimbursed, or at the very least the supercollision insurance that was in fact, not required.
2.0
Poor|Jun 2023
Pickup and drop off were dreadful. Not open at published business hours. Car not available at time requested.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
Very friendly service and extremely easy processing
4.0
Mediocre|Jun 2023
Car was technically "similar" to what we reserved (5 person + luggage) but actually much smaller with tiny little back windows so rear passengers couldnt see much. Also, crazy stupid requirements to waive insurance were not stated ahead of time.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
Great service dropping off at Belfast city center.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
Picked car up in downtown Dublin. Nice clean comfortable to drive vehicle. Quick pickup and drop off. Full insurance coverage for 2 weeks seemed expensive, so shop around. No issues with rental at all and good service.
The car was good, the staff efficient. My big problem was that there was no insurance within the reservation and at the rental desk I had to pay 400 euros more (for just the car to insure, not the passengers, and for a higher price than usual). It was a very bad surprise as during the reservation online it was not clearly said that the reservation was without the insurance. I insure my personal car for less than 200 euros per year, how can an insurance for 6 days costs 400 euros with a 2000 euros franchise? I advice everybody to double check the insurance condition during the reservation!
2.0
Poor|Mar 2023
I booked on your site for a 77 year old man and when we arrived, they refused to rent us a car. Luckily I myself had my driving license even though I didn't want to drive in Ireland. they also insisted we had to take their insurance as we couldn't opt out even though we were insured through our visa card.... Amazingly inefficient service on your part and not much better at Budget!
8.0
Very Good|Jan 2023
Very easy to collection and drop off. Would have liked to be able to drop off at the airport rather than use the shuttle as we had two small children with us.
6.0
Okay|Nov 2022
Staff was really professional and friendly. I did pay 120 EUR for 2 days rental, basic insurance only and had to leave 2000 EUR deposit for Skoda Fabia that was so basic, it did not have Bluetooth to play music. Comparing that to rentals I had in other countries or even in Ireland few years back price is extremely high.
8.0
Very Good|Jun 2022
I was charged €24.73 after I dropped off the car, no idea why as I had paid all the tolls for highways used. Can you please enquire.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2022
Very kind staff. Fast pick up and Return of the rental-car. The explanation where the shuttle picks up the people could be also send by mail with a map since there are two Stops at Terminal 1/2. We hope the rental-cars will be one day affordable for all people again ..it got really expansive the last years.( esp. during Corona. Thank you so much for Everything.
Their pick-up and drop-off locations were almost impossible to find. They run a paperless system which, if you're not travelling with a smart-phone, is very unsettling.
8.0
Very Good|Aug 2023
Best value that we could find for renting a vehicle in Ireland. We ended up arriving 12hrs late but they still had a car waiting for us. No fuss declining the CDW with a confirmation of coverage letter from our credit card company (other firms we rented with in the past have tried to scare us into using their insurance). They did initially give us a vehicle that had the 'check engine' light on all the time, so we turned around shortly after leaving the rental compound and brought it back. Told us at first just to ignore it, but then agreed to swap it for an identical vehicle (Fiat Panda). Drove it for five weeks and no problems when dropping it off and shuttle to/from the airport was available promptly.
6.0
Okay|Aug 2023
The rental was fine. My only negative was the car insurance they surprise on you at pick up. It was almost the price of the entire rental and we did not expect that at all. Much too big of a surprise and should be available to book online to avoid the last minute, very large fee!
4.0
Mediocre|Oct 2022
Pick up from the airport took ages and getting a vehicle once we got to the depot also took a long time. We booked a small car and I got a 7 seat van which was fine for me but had one mirror held on with tape.
6.0
Okay|Oct 2022
I know car rental companies make most of their profit from selling insurance but easirent’s insurance more than doubled the cost of the rental. Seemed excessive. Also the pick up was slow. Other than that the car and staff were fine.
The communication with the third party company was bad. I could not collect my car and was charged
8.0
Very Good|Aug 2023
We waited over an hour to get our car and when we went to remind the staff that we were waiting, they came back with a casual “oh I forgot about you”. The return on the other hand was relatively smooth and fuss free. We were done in 10 mins. The pricing wasn’t very transparent. We paid one amount on the website and when we arrived, had to pay almost double for insurance!
4.0
Mediocre|Jul 2023
Customer service was terrible. Agent was rushing me, not explaining to me the extra charges, and rushing me to sign here and there. Even though I paid for the car prior to picking it up, I was charged liability (my credit card provides insurance therefore I declined collision) and also they put a hold of 5000 euros on my credit card. Agent was very rude and unhelpful.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
Good overall.
6.0
Okay|Sept 2022
When picked up the car, no one fully explained the added costs for added insurance. We were presented with a total amount and asked to sigh. It. Small car was ideal given narrow roads and fuel costs.
I was not informed that drop off was at airport. My drop off time was 10:00 and I was informed to bring back rental to rental park instead of airport.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
Great car (Nissan Micra), clean, great gas mileage. Desk clerks at Avis very efficient.
2.0
Poor|May 2023
We reserved a 9 passenger van went to pick it up was told don’t have them so people in our party had to rent another vehicle
8.0
Very Good|May 2023
No one at drop off spot Had to go upstairs to rental counter
2.0
Poor|Apr 2023
Avis cancelled our car without proposing a different one. We had to scramble to find what we wanted and had to pay a little more but we found a car with Sixt. I would go with them again instead of Avis.
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Dublin so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
How much will it cost to hire a car in Dublin, Ireland in December?
To hire a car for a weekend in Dublin in December, the average price was £26 with cheaper deals starting around £9. Users looking for a one-week hire in Dublin for December saw an average deal of £22 - but quotes as low as £7 were available depending on dates and car options.
Is there a fee to cancel my Dublin, Ireland car hire?
In most cases, there is no fee when you cancel your Dublin car hire. You can check to see whether or not your preferred car hire company in Dublin offers free cancellation when booking with momondo.
What is the speed limit in Dublin, Ireland?
The speed limit in Dublin is 35 mph, unless otherwise stated on road signs. Dublin also has a suburban speed limit of 65 mph which is strictly enforced. If you find yourself on a motorway in Dublin, be aware that the speed limit is generally 75 mph.
What car hire company has the Kia Sportage in Dublin?
Alamo has the Kia Sportage (and other similar SUV vehicles) for hire in Dublin. You can expect to hire the Kia Sportage in Dublin from Alamo for £48/day on average.
What is the weather like in Dublin, Ireland in November?
Typically, the weather in Dublin through the month of November is 7 °C and the expected precipitation is 73 mm. This is important information to know when hiring a car so you can be sure to rent the perfect car for the expected weather.
Is the weather in Dublin similar to the rest of Dublin?
The climate in Dublin during November is usually 6 °C with an expected 70.5 mm of precipitation throughout the month. Those looking to hire a car and leave from Dublin on a road trip to the surrounding area should take note of this information.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Dublin?
Prices for cars in Dublin are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Dublin?
As of November 2026, there are 99 operators available to choose from for cars in Dublin.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Dublin?
Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Dublin. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Dublin?
To rent a car in Dublin, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.
Travelling to a place near Dublin?
Hire a car at Dublin if you plan to visit one of these locations
Swords
Dundalk
Carlingford
Malahide
Wicklow
Bray
Kildare
Mullingar
Enniscorthy
Tullamore
Arklow
Gorey
Leixlip
Maynooth
Thurles
Castleknock
Portmarnock
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Dublin?
Choosing momondo to search for car hire in Dublin makes sense because it is quick and free of charge. We find all the rental car hire prices and policies, you simply choose what works best for you and your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Dublin?
momondo makes it easier for you to find great car hire in Dublin, by allowing you to refine your search with numerous filtering options. You can narrow your selection by looking at price, car type, location and more.
Does momondo show car hire deals in Dublin with free cancellation?
Of course! momondo has a dedicated filter for users to specifically look at car hire in Dublin which offer free cancellation.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Dublin on momondo?
Absolutely! momondo offers this feature when searching for a car hire in Dublin.
Can I find a car hire in Dublin which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Yes, momondo can show you specific deals which include enhanced cleaning on car hire in Dublin.
Can I search for car hire in Dublin with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, momondo is capable of showing unlimited mileage car hire options in Dublin.
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