Car Rental at Dublin Airport
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Travel Information
Language
English,
Irish
Irish
Currency
EUR
Country code
353
Average car rental length
6 days
Economy car rental price
$20.11 / per day
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
Get your rental car at Dublin Airport! Then drive into downtown Dublin—there’s plenty to see and do. Go to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, take in the architecture, and visit the Dublin Writers Museum, the National Museum of Archeology, or the National Gallery of Ireland. For a change of pace, take a stroll through one of the city’s beautiful parks and botanical gardens.
Looking for day trip ideas? How about a drive to Dublin’s suburbs, such as Donnybrook or Ballsbridge, for some boutique shopping and a leisurely lunch? If you’re up for an adventure, drive your rental to Ireland’s dramatic coast—Killiney Beach, Silver Strand, and Ladies’ Cove are all within an hour of the city.
Dublin’s a great destination, but Ireland has even more to offer. Why not get a longer term car rental and keep on exploring? You can drive down to Cork, get a feel for Irish Gaelic culture in Galway and West Coast, or go to Northern Ireland and its capital, Belfast. You can even pick up your rental car at Dublin Airport and drop it off in a different city. Start planning your Irish adventure today!
Dublin Airport is also known as Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath.
Find out more about renting a car in Ireland in our complete guide.
Top international routes
- London
- Amsterdam
- Manchester
- New York City
- Riga
- Vilnius Airport
Main airlines
Aer Lingus, Aer Lingus Regional, Ryanair, TUI Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, and United Airlines
Terminals
There are two—Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 (with the adjoining pier E). There are no shuttle buses or railways between them, but they’re connected by a covered walkway. The walk takes only about five minutes.
Location
Dublin Airport is about 10 km (6.2 mi) from the city center. Motorways M1 and M50 are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Station wagons - from $37 per day
- Large cars - from $40 per day
- Medium cars - from $28 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $80 per day
- Small cars - from $21 per day
- SUVs - from $56 per day
Top car rental companies
- National (Tel: 018445848)
- Alamo (Tel: +353018445848)
- Europcar (Tel: +35318122800)
- Enterprise (Tel: +353018445848)
- SIXT (Tel: +35318445691)
- Avis (Tel: +35316057500)
- Alamo (Tel: 018445848)
- Budget (Tel: 35318445150)
- Keddy (Tel: +35318122800)
- Budget (Tel: +35318445150)
- GreenMotion (Tel: 35319446866 / 35318144043)
- Ace Rent a car (Tel: +35316950324 / +18778223872)
- Easirent (Tel: +35316950324)
Car rental desks
There are car rental desks in both airport terminals. In Terminal 1, you’ll find them right after entering the arrivals hall. In Terminal 2, they’re located in the multi-story car park connected to the terminal.
Services and facilities
There are many cafés, bars, and restaurants, as well as stores. You’ll also find ATMs, lounges, a pharmacy, a baby changing room, and an airport church. The baggage storage service is located in the arrivals hall of Terminal 1 and is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Topaz gas station is located just outside Dublin Airport, on Collinstown Road. It can be reached in less than five minutes and is open 24/7.
Popular one-way rentals
- Belfast (158 km / 98 mi)
- Cork (275 km / 171 mi)
- Shannon (228 km / 141 mi)
- London (590 km / 366 mi)
- Portadown (132 km / 82 mi)
- Holyhead Port (119 km / 74 mi)
- Wolverhampton (374 km / 232 mi)
- Wrexham (268 km / 166 mi)
- Grimsby (499 km / 310 mi)
- Swansea (408 km / 253 mi)
Airport info
Dublin Airport (DUB)
- IATA: DUB
- ICAO: EIDW
- Name: Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Size: Large Airport
- Aircraft movements (per year): 215,829
- Passengers (per year): 29,582,321
- Distance from City: 6.2 miles / 10 km N of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +353 1 814 1111
- Email: information.queries@dublinairport.com
Top 5 Locations near Dublin Airport
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Car Rental at Knock Airport from $17.85 per day180.1 km / 111.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Shannon Airport from $13.25 per day192.4 km / 119.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Cork Airport from $12.78 per day225.5 km / 140.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Donegal Airport from $40.25 per day232.2 km / 144.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Kerry Airport from $17.85 per day255.3 km / 158.6 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Dublin Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Dublin Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Dublin Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Dublin Airport is November when prices for an Economy class start from $14.65. You can see that this is 56% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting a car in May (when rental prices start at $56.77 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Dublin Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in January the average rental period is 7 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month at Dublin Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Dublin Airport in July, while the fewest number of travelers rent in November.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Budget | VW Polo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Budget | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Fiat 500 | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Budget | Ford Ka | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Budget | Toyota Avensis | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
FAQ
Can we cross into Northern Ireland?
Yes, It is possible to cross the border into Northern Ireland with a rental car. You need to get permission fro the rental company in advance and will also be charged an additional fee.
Is it cheaper to book online or at the rental office when you arrive?
If you pay at the counter you will enjoy the rates imposed directly by the rental company while booking online with us, you can take advantage of rates that we have negotiated based on large volumes and thereby being lower. Also, just as with airline prices, last-minute rates can be significantly higher.
Is it possible to rent diesel cars?
Yes, we have a variety of categories where cars are guaranteed to be diesel models.
When returning the car, is the deposit returned or refunded to the card if everything is in order?
Once the car is returned and is confirmed to have no damage, the rental company will unblock the deposit for the customer, though this may take up to 20 days.
How old do I have to be to rent a car in Dublin?
Most rental companies serving Dublin Airport require drivers to be at least 25 years old. Notable exceptions are Sixt, which requires renters to be at least 21, and Easirent which rents to drivers that are at least 23. Both of these companies charge an extra fee to those under 25.
Can I rent a car in Dubin if I am 75? If so, is there any additional fee?
Not all rental companies at Dublin Airport will rent to drivers that are over 75. For example, Easirent does not rent to anyone over 74. For those companies that do rent to older drivers, there is no additional fee as there is for younger drivers. Be sure to search using your age to see which companies will allow you to rent a vehicle from them.
Our Customers Reviews
MH
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
January 21, 2020
A great place to stay, good signposting
MB
Canada
Ford Fiesta
December 6, 2019
The adjustment to driving manual and LHS of roads for foreign visitors is always a factor - go with an auto if you’re not a confident driver
MM
United Kingdom
Ford Ka
November 30, 2019
Santry, Whitehall, Ballymun and Coolock
SS
Ireland
Renault Clio
November 24, 2019
Ireland is small, it is a good choice to rent a car to visit Dublin and the west coast of Ireland
NP
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Micra
September 13, 2019
I thought that Dublin was going to be just a nightmare to navigate around. At first, it was unnerving, as the streets in Dublin are usually bumper-to-bumper traffic. Also, another thing to note is that the street signs are right at the intersection. Also, the highways are all narrower; there's only room for exactly one car per lane, with no room for error. it's a different highway system than it is in the U.S. That isn't to say that the streets are impossible to master as a foreigner. Once you get used to it, driving around Ireland can be both challenging and fun. But it is not recommended for beginner drivers, as the native drivers aren't always considerate of inexperienced drivers (particularly within Dublin).
PP
Ireland
Renault Clio
August 28, 2019
Great city. Slightly expensive. Roads are nice to drive. Not too many hassles.
CB
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
August 27, 2019
The whole process from booking on line to picking the car up was so simple and effortless. I highly recommend this company
CC
United Kingdom
VW Polo
August 13, 2019
Toured Boyne valley and surrounding areas--lovely!!
JP
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
July 25, 2019
Visited friends and family, beautiful country and amazing people
MC
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
July 10, 2019
Great holiday destination
AP
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
July 5, 2019
It is my home town so I am biased and know it's a wonderful city.
RW
United Kingdom
VW Polo
June 29, 2019
Have only been to Dublin once and the ease of getting a flight in and getting to the car hire via a shuttle was a bonus.
AL
United Kingdom
Toyota Avensis
May 28, 2019
Easy access for pickup and drop.
MB
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
May 9, 2019
Really long walk to gate.. need to allow plenty of time before boarding. check flight on board for gate number as soon as you enter departures
WL
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
April 5, 2019
Only the very centre of Dublin isn’t car friendly. If travelling out of the city,
NT
Belgium
Renault Clio
March 27, 2019
Great city, young, vibrant
GM
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
February 11, 2019
Easy to rent cars from Dublin airport, just remember the tolls, best to download the app that allows you to pay easily.
Top 13 Suppliers at Dublin Airport in 2020
National
018445848
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, IN TERMINAL NO DEBIT CARDS
+353018445848
Eastlands Car Hire Facility Cloghran, Swords, Dubber, Dublin
$33 - $81
+35318122800
TERMINALS 1 AND 2, DUBLIN AIRPORT
$22 - $32
Working hours
Mon:05:00-22:00
Tue:05:00-22:00
Wed:05:00-22:00
Thu:05:00-22:00
Fri:05:00-22:00
Sat:05:00-22:00
Sun:05:00-22:00
+353018445848
Eastlands Car Hire Facility Cloghran, Swords, Dubber, Dublin
$33 - $81
+35318445691
Corballis Rd S, Co. Dublin
$19 - $134
+35316057500
Dublin Airport
$22 - $322
Working hours
Mon:00:00-00:15; 05:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-00:15; 05:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-00:15; 05:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-00:15; 05:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-00:15; 05:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-00:15; 05:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-00:15; 05:00-23:59
018445848
Enterprise Rent A Car
Working hours
Mon:05:00-23:00
Tue:05:00-23:00
Wed:05:00-23:00
Thu:05:00-23:00
Fri:05:00-23:00
Sat:05:00-23:00
Sun:05:00-23:00
35318445150
Arrivals Hall Dublin Airport
Working hours
Mon:00:00-00:15; 05:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-00:15; 05:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-00:15; 05:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-00:15; 05:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-00:15; 05:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-00:15; 05:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-00:15; 05:00-23:59
+35318122800
TERMINALS 1 AND 2, DUBLIN AIRPORT
$23 - $32
Working hours
Mon:05:00-23:59
Tue:05:00-23:59
Wed:05:00-23:59
Thu:05:00-23:59
Fri:05:00-23:59
Sat:05:00-23:59
Sun:05:00-23:59
+35318445150
Corballis Rd S, Co. Dublin
$18 - $170
Working hours
Mon:05:00-00:00
Tue:05:00-00:00
Wed:05:00-00:00
Thu:05:00-00:00
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Sun:05:00-00:00
GreenMotion
35319446866 / 35318144043
Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin, Ireland
+35316950324 / +18778223872
Unit B4C, Airport Business Park, Cloghran, Dublin
+35316950324
Unit B4C, Airport Business Park, Cloghran, Dublin
$10 - $124
Working hours
Mon:05:00-00:30
Tue:05:00-00:30
Wed:05:00-00:30
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