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Hire a car at Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland

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About the Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland

About Dublin Airport, Ireland

Dublin Airport (DUB) is Ireland’s busiest airport, located approximately 10 kilometres north of the capital’s city centre. Serving over 30 million passengers annually, it’s a major international hub connecting Ireland to Europe, North America, the Middle East and beyond. With two modern terminals and excellent transport links, hiring a car at Dublin Airport is a smart choice for travellers seeking convenience and flexibility to explore both the city and the stunning Irish countryside.

Airport facilities and services

Dublin Airport offers a full range of services including duty-free shopping, restaurants, cafés, free Wi-Fi, lounges, baby-changing facilities, ATMs, and multilingual signage. Terminal 1 handles most short-haul flights, while Terminal 2 is dedicated to long-haul and transatlantic routes. The airport is designed to accommodate both business and leisure travellers, with accessibility features and nearby hotels such as the Maldron Hotel and Radisson Blu.

Transport to and from the airport

Public transport options include the Aircoach and Dublin Bus services connecting to central Dublin and other regions. Taxis are available outside both terminals, and ride-hailing services operate in designated zones. However, hiring a car directly at Dublin Airport allows you to explore the country at your own pace — from ancient ruins to scenic drives along the Wild Atlantic Way.

How to hire a car at Dublin Airport

The car rental desks are located in the arrivals halls of both terminals, with most vehicle pick-up points just a short shuttle ride away in the Car Hire Area. Major providers such as Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt and Enterprise operate here. Booking in advance with Rentcars ensures the best rates, availability, and the option to include extras like child seats, insurance cover, and GPS navigation.

Driving tips from Dublin Airport

  • Drive on the left: As in the UK, traffic flows on the left-hand side of the road.
  • Speed limits: Displayed in kilometres per hour (km/h) — 50 km/h in cities, 80–100 km/h on secondary roads, and up to 120 km/h on motorways.
  • Toll roads: Ireland has several tolled motorways — pay at booths or use an electronic tag where applicable (notably the M50).
  • Fuel stations: Available on-site and near the airport for easy refuelling on return.
  • Navigation: Use a sat nav or mobile app to avoid traffic and plan efficient routes across Ireland.

Why book your car hire at Dublin Airport with Rentcars?

Rentcars allows you to compare offers from the top car rental providers at Dublin Airport. Enjoy secure online booking, transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and customer support in your language. Whether you’re travelling for business or embarking on an Irish road trip, Rentcars helps you start your journey with comfort and confidence, right from the airport.

Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland

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Average daily rate in the last 30 days

£ 46,34

Most popular car hire models at Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland

  • Mercedes-Benz C Class (Premium)
  • Volkswagen Touran (Minivan)
  • Nissan Qashqai (SUV)

Best rated car hire companies

  • Enterprise
  • Alamo

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    Car Hire Requirements in Ireland

    • Minimum Age

      In most countries, the minimum age required to hire a vehicle is 25.

    • Driving Licence

      Each driver must present a full, valid and original national driving licence, held for a minimum of 2 years. If your licence is not in a language used in your destination country, an International Driving Permit to accompany your national driving licence is highly recommended. Some rental companies and government agencies require that you present an IDP. It is the renter's responsibility to present both their IDP and Driver's License when picking up the vehicle. For more information, please reach out to the Rental Company.

    • ID and Passport

      Each driver must present a valid and original photo ID and passport.

    • International Credit Card

      The renter must present a valid and personal credit card with enough funds to be held as a security deposit. Third-party credit cards will not be accepted. The car hire company is solely responsible for approving the provided credit card. Online prepayment does not exempt the renter from providing a valid international credit card during vehicle pick-up. The hire company will place a hold in the amount of the required security deposit and, when applicable, any additional local fees not covered in the prepaid voucher will be charged to the card provided at the hire location.

    • Prepaid Booking Voucher

      You must present a printout of the Booking Confirmation Voucher at the hire location. This document officially confirms all agreed upon services, payment conditions, rates, discounts, as well as the availability of a vehicle from the selected group.

    • Important Information

      Car hire companies reserve the right to refuse service to underage or unlicensed drivers, those with poor credit history, or individuals otherwise considered liabilities by the hire company.

    What to know before hiring a car at Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland

    • How much is it to hire a car at Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland?

      The lowest price found at Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland is £ 18,20 per day.

    • Which car hire company is the best rated at Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland?

      The car hire company best rated by our customers at Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland is Enterprise.

    • Which car hire model is the most rented at Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland?

      The most popular car hire model at Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland is the Mercedes-Benz C Class.

    • What is the average car hire daily rate at Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland?

      In the last 30 days, the average daily rate was £ 46,34.

    • How many car hire locations are there at Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland?

      at Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland there are 11 locations from 9 car hire companies.

    • Which car hire categories are available at Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland?

      Premium, Minivan, SUV, Mini, Compact, Luxury, Economy, Standard, Midsize.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CAR HIRE

    Proteções do veículo

    Vehicle protections

    Hire car protections usually have the abbreviations CDW and LDW and protect the vehicle from robbery and damage in the event of collisions or accidents.

    Proteções à terceiros

    Third party protection

    The protections against third parties have several abbreviations, such as ALI, SLI and others. In general, they protect the vehicle from third parties involved in collisions with your rental car.

    Caução

    Security deposit

    To pick up the car you must leave a security deposit, also called a pre-authorization. The amount is "blocked" on the renter's credit card and "unlocked" after the return of the car on the same conditions.

    Opcionais

    Optional items

    It is possible to add optional items to your reservation, such as GPS, child car seat or booster seat. Take advantage of those items so you don’t have to worry about it later!

    Condutor adicional

    Additional driver

    If someone else is sharing the wheel with you, they need to be added to the car hire agreement as an additional driver and meet the same documentation and minimum age requirements as the main driver or hirer.

    Quilometragem

    Mileage

    Check if your reservation has free mileage or not. Free mileage means you can ride as much as you like with the hire car and you will not pay extra depending on the ride.

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