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Budget car rental prices at Dublin Airport

Volkswagen Polo car
Volkswagen Polo
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$19/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$21/day
Skoda Octavia car
Skoda Octavia
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$16/day
Audi A6 car
Audi A6
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
$71/day
Dacia Jogger car
Dacia Jogger
or similar Van
4
2
4-5
$66/day
Nissan Juke car
Nissan Juke
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$15/day
Suzuki Vitara car
Suzuki Vitara
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$32/day
Seat Leon ST car
Seat Leon ST
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$36/day
Skoda Octavia Combi car
Skoda Octavia Combi
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$43/day
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Top tips for renting a car from Budget at Dublin Airport

  • You will enjoy several advantages if you book Budget car rentals at Dublin Airport any time you are in Dublin for a vacation, romantic weekend break, or business trip. For instance, with your rented car, you can connect to various destinations in the city, choosing your own departure schedules and routes to follow. The Little Museum of Dublin is a good place to visit with your rented car from the airport. Dublin car rentals offer transport services from the airport any day of the week, unlike public buses, which operate from Monday to Friday.
  • You need to remember a few things when preparing to book Budget car rentals at Dublin Airport. For instance, it is important to remember that the Budget car rental counter at the airport is open from 5 am to 12:15 am. Therefore, you can only pick up your car any time within these working hours. You also need to remember that Dublin Airport is a highly-rated car rental location in the city. Therefore, expect to get a large number of renters, which could cause some delays. You can minimize or avoid these delays by reserving your car online before arriving at the airport.
  • When returning your Budget car, remember that car returned outside working hours will remain unprocessed until the next day when the counter opens. In such cases, drivers still bear the liability of anything that happens to the car until it is successfully processed. However, After-hours returns are possible for drivers who request this option at the time of booking. Budget also allows drivers to return their cars to a different location. However, they have to check which locations they can return cars picked up at Dublin Airport.
  • You are likely to face difficulties if you book Budget car rentals at Dublin Airport on Fridays and Sundays. The number of people seeking services from Dublin Airport car rentals is significantly high on these days. Therefore, you take longer than usual time to either pick up your car or drop it off. Reserving your car online via KAYAK before coming to the airport helps you to save considerably the time you will spend waiting before finally getting the keys to your car.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars from Budget at Dublin Airport for $12 or less
  • Book your rental car at Dublin Airport from Budget at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini rental cars from Budget at Dublin Airport are around 60% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car from Budget at Dublin Airport

  • What do you require to book Budget car rentals at Dublin Airport?

    You should be 25 years or over for you to be able to rent a Budget car at Dublin Airport. When coming to pick up your car, you should be in possession of two main documents. The first one is a valid driver’s license. This license should have a clear photo of the renter and be valid for the entire rental period. The second document that you should have is a major credit card or debit card. The card should bear the name of the person seeking to rent the car.

  • How can I access the Budget car rental counter at Dublin Airport?

    Budget car rental has two counters within Dublin Airport, making it easier for customers to access the car rental services. One of its counters is located in the Arrival Hall of Terminal 1. The other counter is located in Terminal 2 at the new multi-storey car parking building. Signposts of Budget-Rent-A-Car lead customers from the baggage claim area t the car rental counter in Terminal 1 as well as in Terminal 2.

  • Which car type from Budget is recommended for renting at Dublin Airport?

    You can access a variety of car rental classes and models at Dublin Airport, ideal for travelers with different needs. If you are traveling with your family, friends, or colleagues, passenger vans or mini-vans will be a good option for you. Travelers who want to hit Dublin roads in style can book convertible, luxury, or exotic cars from Budget once they land at Dublin Airport. If you are traveling alone and want to spend less, consider booking an economy car.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car from Budget at Dublin Airport?

    On average a rental car from Budget at Dublin Airport costs $27 per day.

  • What is the most popular rental car from Budget at Dublin Airport?

    Small rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget at Dublin Airport.

  • Where can I find Budget car rentals at Dublin Airport?

    Arrivals Hall is the closest Budget rental location to Dublin Airport. The telephone number for this location is +353 1 844 5150.

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Dublin Airport (DUB)?

    Yes

Reviews

Overall Rating6.3 OkayBased on 53 reviews
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
5.9

Recent reviews

Traveler rating
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8
0
1
0
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13
2.0
Did not give me the car. Wanted 45,000€ deposit!! Joke of a service. Issues between the booking service and Budget in terms of insurance coverage agreements. Not good enough from both parties.Reviewed Jun 29 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
The Dublin Airport Budget staff would not accept the insurance that we purchased on Kayak, so we had to abandon our rental from Budget after two attempts. I also emailed them with a letter of coverage from our credit card company, asking if they would accept that, and they never replied.Reviewed Jun 23 2026
review fromkayak
8.0
The person at pickup was not helpful as she insisted on having a letter from my credit card detailing that it would provide car insurance in Ireland. There was a hold of over $8600 CDN placed on my credit card to cover potential damages and gas (if not on Full when car returned). It was unclear if the hold for damages would have been applied if I’d had the letter. The vehicle was not that clean, inside or out, and clearly had been driven through narrow roadways in Ireland, based on the amount of scrapes and scratches on its body. Otherwise the rental was fine and we appreciated having an automatic hybrid, especially given the steep cost of gas. The rental price was also terrific compared to other car rentals I’ve had recently.Reviewed Jun 17 2026
review fromkayak
10.0
I had a fantastic experience with Enterprise. The customer service was top-notch, and the pickup process was incredibly quick. To top it off, they gave me a free upgrade with zero hassle. The entire process was well-managed and professional. I’ll definitely be renting from this location again!Reviewed Jun 9 2026
review fromkayak
6.0
Had to wait a long time for the shuttle bus. Had to wait a long time in the line up to rent the car. Took an hour and a half to finally get the car.Reviewed Jun 3 2026
review fromkayak
4.0
Difficult to find kiosk. Unfriendly customer service. Aggressive fear mongering. Had to produce backup documents to support my rental. Thank God, I was prepared. Also rented from other companies this trip and had nowhere near the same bad experience.Reviewed May 31 2026
review fromkayak
8.0
Airport shuttle, pick-up and drop-off were seamless. The vehicle was somewhat dinged up on the front passenger side, which is understandable. The only problem we had wa the vehicle experience an electrical malfunction and after the second day we were unable to use the back two doors and rear seat area. We probably should have called and swapped vehicles but chose not to do so. Otherwise the Toyota Corolla hybrid was an all around good vehicle.Reviewed May 21 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
Very very slow to get a van, very very slow to pick up a car, car had 145k KMs on it and left brake light didn't work. Overall service and quality was poor.Reviewed May 5 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
I feel ripped off. The daily price of the rental didn’t reflect the actual price, especially when you factor in insurance. I don’t recall insurance being an option to purchase in advance and had I known how much it would cost, I would’ve budgeted for the trip differently. After this experience, I will advise people against Kayak and Budget when renting vehicles.Reviewed Feb 19 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
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.Reviewed May 21 2025
review fromkayak
2.0
Be careful cause the rental quoted one price and it was almost 8 times the price when you included Insurance scaryReviewed May 18 2025
review fromkayak
2.0
I was charged extra at the pick upReviewed Nov 2 2024
review fromkayak

Budget car rentals near Dublin Airport

Address

Arrivals Hall

Hours

Monday05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday05:00 - 23:59
Thursday05:00 - 23:59
Friday05:00 - 23:59
Saturday05:00 - 23:59
Sunday05:00 - 23:59

Phone

+353 1 844 5150

Address

151 Lower Drumcondra Road

Hours

Monday09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday09:00 - 18:00
Thursday09:00 - 18:00
Friday09:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00

Phone

+353 1 837 9611