Dublin Airport (DUB)
Car Hire / Rental
(Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland)
The best way to see Dublin and Ireland is with the use of a car. Some of the most popular destinations are not serviced by public transport and so hiring a car at Dublin Airport is a particularly popular option.
The airport provides travellers with the option of easy car hire and all major car hire agencies are represented. We recommend that you arrange car hire prior to your arrival at Dublin Airport, and remember to stay on the left-hand side of the road!
Car Rental, Driving and Parking in Dublin
Dublin is one of the biggest and busiest cities in Ireland and congestion in the city centre can be bad, worsened by the numerous guided tour buses and pedestrianised areas. Some roads are particular bottlenecks, especially around the bridges over the River Liffey, which divides the city into two main regions. When hiring a car at Dublin Airport, consider a smaller option. This can be make driving around the narrow and winding streets outside of the city centre easier.
A number of central car parks are available in Dublin, including Q-Parks, which offer excellent value and now use a smart card, purchased at the actual car park itself. Q-Park locations include lots around Four Courts Usher's Quay, Marlborough Street, and also at St. Stephens Green Shopping Centre. There are more than 20 different car parks in central Dublin, available 24 hours a day, including a number close to Temple Bar. Most car parks in Dublin operate on a pay and display basis, where tickets are purchased for set periods of time.
Dublin Airport (DUB) Car Rental Companies
The following car hire agencies operate from Dublin Airport (DUB) and are located at the Arrivals concourse:
- Hertz
- Avis
- Budget
- Murrays
- Europcar
- National Car Rentals
The following car hire agencies have pre-booked desks on the Arrivals concourse:
- Argus
- Atlas
- Dan Dooley
- Hamills
- Malones
- Sixt
- Thrifty
Dublin Airport (DUB) Car Rental
The following car rental firms are available, offering affordable car hire at Dublin Airport, Ireland: