Dublin car rental information
| Pick-up location | Dublin |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Mini, Premium, Standard |
| Rental locations | 82 |
| Airport locations | 25 |
| Popular agencies | CARHIRE.ie, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo |
Cheap car rentals in Dublin
| Economy | $26/day |
| Compact | $29/day |
| Standard | $54/day |
| Mini | $24/day |
| Premium | $104/day |
| Luxury | $103/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $27/day |
| Compact SUV | $32/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Dublin
- Clontarf, Malahide, Howth, Bray, and Drogheda are some of the villages neighboring Dublin city. They are located within 35 miles of Dublin. If you plan to visit these villages, avoid renting the big cars as the roads in these areas are quite narrow and winding. Also, some streets in Dublin city, such as Capel street, manor street, and Drury street, are narrow, and navigating with big machines can be distressing. Therefore, look for small cheap car rentals in Dublin cars as they will not give you challenges when parking in such tight spaces. You can consider using mini cars as they are the most popular type to rent at Dublin Airport.
- In most states, for instance, the United States and Canada, pedestrians must keenly check the roads to ensure the streets are clear. They have no right of way when crossing the street unless they are at assigned intersections or stop lights. However, this is different in Ireland, which also applies to Dublin. Here, pedestrians have no designated crosswalk and expect vehicles to stop for them. Therefore, paying extra attention while driving along with areas with heavy foot traffic is crucial. Also, slow down at shuttle drop-off or slow buses as passengers are likely to be dropped off.
- If you find yourself on the road during rush hours, there is a better way to beat the traffic. Dublin has toll roads that are usually free of traffic congestion. Although they are a little bit more expensive, these roads are of exceptional quality and will minimize travel time considerably compared to older country roads. Toll road charges are paid at toll booths before connecting to these roads. However, you will not pay for the M50 at the toll booths as it utilizes the eFlow Barrier system. You cannot avoid passing through this system, especially traveling to or from Dunlin airport.
- The best way to fully experience the joys of Dublin is by car. You will find renting a car is a much simpler way to get around Ireland’s capital city than relying on its hectic public transport system. Plus you benefit from having freedom to discover the best sights at your leisure. Naturally, you’ll want to visit the iconic Guinness Storehouse, which has free parking on nearby Crane Street. Or further afield, less than an hour’s drive outside the city, you’ll find the wonderful gardens of Powerscourt House in County Wicklow.
- Less than 20 miles from the city center, Dublin Airport offers excellent opportunities for car rental. When you arrive at the Airport, finding the car rental desks could not be easier. If you’re arriving from a regional flight, you’ll find the rental desks in the Arrivals Hall at Terminal 1, or, if you’re on an international flight, you’ll arrive into Terminal 2 and go to the multi-story parking lot to book your rental car.
- Firstly, you must remember that everyone drives on the left in Ireland and, as Dublin is a small city, you can expect to navigate much smaller roads. To get the best out of your driving experience in and around Dublin, stick to the main routes and avoid shortcuts, as you may get lost. The city is a rabbit warren of one-way and dead-end streets that can outfox even the most experienced drivers.
- To save you from traffic jams and gridlock, always avoid the Dublin rush hour between 7:30 am and 9 am, and in the evenings around 6:30 pm. It’s also best not to drive near the Liffey River at these busy times. In the darker, winter months, be wary of fog and mist, which can affect driving conditions, as can the frost on higher routes.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Dublin for $46 or less
- Book your rental car in Dublin at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Dublin are around 4% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Economy rental cars in Dublin are around 41% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Dublin
Dublin car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.2
Wonderful
39 reviewsCleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
8.4
6 locations in Dublin
from $47/day
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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The personal service from Sean on our pick up to James on our drop off was easy and efficient.9.2 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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The staff were wonderful and very helpful.Cons:
We had difficulting finding the drop off location when we wanted to return the car. Once we made it to the return location we were told the directions were located in the love compartment. We wish someone had emphasized this when we were picking up the car.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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The staff was sooooo nice and friendly! They made the process smooth and easy and answered all my questions.2.0 Poor
Aug 2018
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Manager told me I needed to have a letter proving insurance coverage or buy insurance. I was covered but was still forced to buy coverage.6.0 Okay
Sep 2017
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Sorry car too small for me and getting stung with extra insurance, over twice as much as the car rental.9.2 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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I didn't get insurance.. broke a mirror and they added insurance after the fact. Changed a near 3000 euro bill into a $250 euro deductible plus daily insurance fees.Cons:
Gasoline is so expensive due to liters.. not on website.. not close to advertised priceEuropcar
8.1
Very good
52 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.2
7 locations in Dublin
from $44/day
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6.0 Okay
Dec 2019
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I was charged 1,000 extra for scratches I had not caused.9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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Friendly staff.Cons:
They tried to blame me for damage that was on the car when I picked it up. Good thing I always take pictures!7.6 Good
Jul 2019
Pros:
We were able to pick car off at location in Dublin and return it to the Dublin airport.Cons:
When we booked car we were quoted $132 for the week. When we picked the car up we were told we had to take $500 in insurance. They told us you could deny it, but if you did they would place a hold on credit card for total cost of car6.0 Okay
Sep 2018
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My credit card covered rental insurance fully and Europcar asked for an email from my bank/credit card company before giving me the car. I had to call my credit card provider and have them send an email to Europcar. Pretty damn ridiculous. All told, I wasted three hours getting all this sorted, and even after I finally got them what they needed, they put a EURO 5,000 authorization charge on my account, an obscene amount for a one-week rental. Also: There's a 25 EURO airport surcharge that I was never made aware of, and a 35 EURO charge to travel into Northern Ireland, which I also wasn't made aware of until the time of payment. I recommend you book elsewhere, because a Google search tells me that not all car rental companies charge for traveling into Northern Ireland.4.4 Mediocre
Jul 2018
Pros:
The car was grey.Cons:
Upon arrival in Dublin we were shuttled to an outside airport location. The quoted vehicle was not available, altho we had reserved it several months ahead. In fact they said Dublin NEVER carries that model (a 9 passenger van). So we were given a smaller (7 pax) vehicle which was way too small for our 6 adults to enjoy for a week. The quoted price was 1/4 of what they ended up charging. We had insurance but they would not accept it and required we pay the Europcar offered policy. We have rented in many other countries without all the insurance demands. We would never have booked with them if the initial quote had been correct as other vendors had just what we wanted. Europcar is a real RIPOFF.6.8 Okay
Jun 2018
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Agent at airport was very helpful.Cons:
Insurance charges should be stated more clearly when booking. Insurance was nearly three times the price of the car. Car smelled like someone had been smoking in it.Sixt
6.9
Okay
89 reviewsMost popular
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.3
4 locations in Dublin
from $52/day
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Sep 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Aug 2022
Payless
6.6
Okay
34 reviewsCleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.4
3 locations in Dublin
from $46/day
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8.0 Very good
Oct 2019
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I used my credit card’s insurance guarantee, but nowhere in the reservation did it say that to do do ALSO required a letter from my credit card company stating (1) that they cover the Republic of Ireland, (2) they will cover the lace loss if totaled, and (3) the last 4 numbers of my cc account. So at the Europcar desk I had to make that phone call, wade through a few phone trees, then talk to a couple of humans. I did get the letter (great service by my cc bank!) but I was lucky - that approval process may take up to 24 hours. The Europcar desk agent said this happens “quite a bit” with the brokers because you don’t provide the information about what each rental car company requires to use the cc insurance waiver benefits. I suggest adding a link to your process that will take your to the specific rental car company page for their CDW. I did use the link provided for my rental but it did not say I would have to get the letter etc.7.6 Good
Aug 2019
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The lines were really long with people complaining and not moving. The Payless personnel were in the same space as Budget and Avis and it was hard to tell the difference in who was working what. Eventually all personnel worked on the same long Payless line. Then the price of our car quadrupled.2.0 Poor
Aug 2019
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Did not disclose mandatory insurance that had to be purchased making the final rate $775 Euro. Much higher that what was quoted.Cons:
Rude10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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The staff was great. Pick up and drop off were easy.Cons:
Got a charge for refusing their insurance, I was not happy about that.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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The only thing that would be better is to have a map available in the car that shows more detail. The one we received wasn’t useful. Our cell phones drop service overseas so getting to our hotel and a phone sales location was difficult. Really not their responsibility, but nice nevertheless.2.0 Poor
Mar 2019
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NothingCons:
Was told my total at booking was $120. After all the required ad ons and fees at pick up I paid over $500. Absolutely absurd and when I need a car for a week there’s nothing that can be done about it. Will never book with budget or Payless or this site again.Hertz
6.5
Okay
45 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
5.5
5 locations in Dublin
from $69/day
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5.2 Fair
Sep 2019
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Nice size carCons:
Info at airport when picking up was not tears presented at rental site. Additional insurance coverage papers were not brought as were Required. Rental was 3x more than booked.9.2 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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The insurance was high and still listed things it did not cover. Thankful we did not need to use it! Car rental was great.5.2 Fair
May 2019
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Hertz in Dublin nickel and dimed me. Charges an outrageous amount for a small upgrade.8.8 Very good
Jul 2018
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It was a quick drop-off, just like I'm used to in the US. Everything was in order, and there were no hassles. The shuttle came within about 5 minutes.5.6 Fair
Jul 2018
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Very friendly and personable, and after an hour wait, for service, the care they delivered was great.Cons:
I had verified that I have full collision damage insurance with my credit card and had the policy, but they wouldn't give me a car without a letter or call from the card company. This proved impossible to do on the spot so I had to take the $15 Euro a day for redundant insurance.2.0 Poor
Apr 2018
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Didn’t even take the car. Got to the counter and was told that the actual price was 950 euro as basic insurance was not included in the kayak quote- which I was quoted at 145 euro. Ridiculous misadvertising on kayaks part.Budget
6.4
Okay
78 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
5.7
3 locations in Dublin
from $47/day
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
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Efficient service for pick-up and drop-off.Cons:
The outline of the total costs were WAAAAAAAAY off. Will not be using the service again due to this. Gouged us for our trip.8.4 Very good
Nov 2019
Pros:
Nice staff, didn't pressure upsell the insurance like I was worried about. Drop off in the city center was not as easy as expected, due to the lack of parking instructions. Value was outstanding.Cons:
Need to provide clear instructions that if you are dropping off at the lower Drumconda location, there are no parking spots in front of the office. You need to pull into a bus lane and park there, which isn't ideal, but workable.4.8 Mediocre
Nov 2019
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Car well maintainedCons:
Not being requested for a credit card hold of €22.000 if no basic insurance of €22 a day was acquired.4.4 Mediocre
Oct 2019
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PriceCons:
They try to rip you off on extra insurance. Concerned they’ve charged us extra. Have to keep an eye on what they actually charged. They did put a 5000€ hold on the card because we declined their insurance.9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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Staff when doing the paperwork to pick-up the car more helpful & friendly. Staff at the actual car pickup lot less helpful & one a bit dismissive when you asked questions. Staff when dropping off the car a bit unfriendly & seemed a bit irritable.Cons:
If you are going to Ireland, do your homework about what your personal auto insurance will cover (call them & let them know where you are going) & also call your credit card company to see if they have primary or secondary insurance when renting the car because many credit card companies don't thereAvis
6.2
Okay
80 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
5.5
4 locations in Dublin
from $50/day
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6.0 Okay
Mar 2020
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Staff were very helpful at Avis but the insurance fees were outrageous and tripled the cost of the rental. That being said, I cannot commend them enough for how they handled our return of the car early due to COVID-19Cons:
Quote insurance in advance and do a better job describing luggage space. We did not have enough space for 4 large pieces of luggage in this car2.4 Poor
Aug 2019
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Extremely rude staff, particularly the woman working at the counter in Terminal 2 and the shuttle bus driver. Additional charges applied at time of collection which were not transparent during booking process. Car provided was much smaller than that advertised for the category. Slow pick-up/drop-offCons:
Everything, would never rent from them again9.2 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Good vehicle, easy drop off.Cons:
Expensive extras, ie insurance + additional driver. Took way too long to collect the vehicle in the first place - 45 minutes.4.0 Mediocre
May 2019
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The outside of the car was dirty, the transmission would easily slip into reverse (no down press, or button to engage). They were going to charge me for a dent in the hood, fortunately my wife had taken a picture of it when we picked up the car.4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2018
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the second car was very good. they helped us at the airport which was a better location. However, the agent that helped us was less than helpful. it needed to be clearer that if you didn't take their insurance they were going to put 7500 euros on your credit card. he was unwilling to provide options. In comparison we dealt with another company in glascow and they provided good alternatives with reasonable costs. A much better experience.Cons:
The first car they gave us was old and not in good working order. we returned it and got a much better, newer car that worked well.9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2018
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Mark was the BEST!! We were sold an insurance policy from a 3rd party that ended up being invalid in Ireland...we never would have known without Mark! He brought it to our attention, helped us confirm this fact with the 3rd party, and helped facilitate our refund with them. He then helped us get a a valid policy, and even upgraded our car to help ease our pain of the day ;) Would recommend!Cons:
Dirty bathrooms with no toilet paper in men's OR women's bathrooms.Dollar
6.1
Okay
32 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
4.9
3 locations in Dublin
from $60/day
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3.2 Poor
Jul 2019
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Nothing. They have a scam by which they let you sit in the car before they force extra insurance charges on you. If you don't accept you can't rent the car.Cons:
Could not be worse. Scam artists. Avoid at all costs9.2 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Could use a ‘test’ area for people to learn how to deal with left-side driving and round-abouts before going out into the real-world driving conditions.5.6 Fair
Apr 2019
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The diesel vw was very efficient.Cons:
Stop lying and constantly require upselling4.4 Mediocre
Apr 2019
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Ordered a minivan in advance. When arrived they had none. Forced into a 900eu upgrade to the largest vehicle, a BMW X5 which barely fit 4 adults, one child seat and our luggage. We were cramped for 2 weeks of driving. Tried unsuccessfully to swap cars for a minivan in Belfast.8.8 Very good
Jun 2018
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Car was comfortable and made driving a cinch in the city and countryside.Cons:
Front desk tactics were aggressive and I felt we spent more than we needed to.6.0 Okay
Jun 2018
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Pick up of the car took a little while in line, but otherwise was a smooth process. Car was clean.Easirent
5.1
Fair
63 reviewsCheapest deal
Cleanliness
5.9
Comfort
5.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.1
Value for money
5.2
2 locations in Dublin
from $35/day
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2.4 Poor
Sep 2019
Pros:
It was a brand new car.Cons:
Never got my deposit back.2.0 Poor
Apr 2019
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I could not find the Easirental office, counter, anything at all, nobody in the car rental sector knew where it was. So I had to rent elsewhere.8.0 Very good
Mar 2019
Pros:
The staff was friendly. Both the renting and drop off procedure did not take much timeCons:
For first time renters, the drop off location should have been explicitly stated at the time of pick up, which would have been helpful.2.0 Poor
Dec 2019
Pros:
The car we eventually got kept working and did not break down - that is the only nice thing I can say.Cons:
The fact we were left standing outside at night for over and hour waiting on the shuttle service, that we were given a smaller car than that booked, that there were loads of extra charges we could do nothing about was appalling! No sprinkler in the car so could not wash windows! Problems dropping off car - no one at the return location. Lost so much time was late for my flight. Like others, what appeared to be a good deal was really not one. I will never use this company again!2.0 Poor
Jun 2018
Pros:
nothingCons:
Can't find shuttle pick-up easily and it's far away. Shuttle is cramped. Poor customer service provided by the booking staff. Poorly defined conditions of sale -- not easily known that if not picking up car within 2 hours then sale is forfeited and no negotiation to change this. Flight delay lead to the rental agreement being voided and no other cars available. Very rude. Hearing other poeple that were returning cars, definitely recommend getting extra insurance coverage because they were changed a lot for a scratch that may have been there -- they don't do 'walk arounds' on the cars so you can't prove if damage has already been done. Would NOT recommend to anyone.2.0 Poor
May 2018
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Nothing really. The rental car pickup is not really "at" the airport. Dierctions to where their shuttle picks you up are non-existent. They tried to get us to rent a GPS, they brought out 3, none worked properly. Didn't take the GPS off the bill. The car was not advertised properly. Too small, sure it could "hold" six people, but forget luggage. Will never rent from them again.keddy by Europcar
8.6
Very good
3 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.6
9 locations in Dublin
from $60/day
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2022
Alamo
8.6
Very good
8 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
7.3
One location in Dublin
from $45/day
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3.6 Poor
Aug 2017
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Drop off was quickCons:
Overpriced10.0 Wonderful
May 2022
FLIZZR
7.4
Good
2 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.0
3 locations in Dublin
from $66/day
3 locations in Dublin
from $41/dayLocations in Dublin
26 Lombard Street East
+353 1670 7890
Service provided by EUROPCAR
+353 1812 2800
Spencer Dock, Park Lane
+353 1648 5900
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Aug 2022
2.0 Poor
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
3 locations in Dublin
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Dublin Ap
+353 1 844 5466
Dublin Downtown
+353 1 667 5028
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2.0 Poor
May 2017
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NothingCons:
Bait and switch pricing. $200 extra for an automatic? Horrible experience!4.4 Mediocre
Mar 2017
Pros:
I rent an Astra with ar conditioning. Thrifity gave me a Skoda Fabia without AC. At the desk rental the attendant has confirmed that the car size for this rental is Fabia and there was no AC. The car got a flat tyre during the trip.Cons:
Car type is not Astra as advertised, is a Skoda Fabia, very short on accessories.8.0 Very good
Sep 2016
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The drop off was very efficientCons:
It took quite a few minutes at pick up; not sure if they weren't expecting as many customers at that time or just didn't have enough staff. Took about 30 mins to get our car.6.0 Okay
Sep 2022
1.9 Poor
Sep 2021
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+353 1 844 5848
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Terminals 1 And 2, Dublin Airport
+86 10 6064 1387
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