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Free changes 4h before pick up
Terminal 1 arrivals: When you exit customs, you’ll see the Europcar car rental desk.
Terminal 2 arrivals: When you are in the arrivals hall, follow the signs to the car rental desks.
EUROPCAR Desk, Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin
customerservice@europcar.ie
+353 61 206088
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Change of plans? You can amend your booking for free up to 4 hours before pick up. Free cancellations up to 48 hours before pick up.
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Can you hire automatic cars at Dublin airport?
Whether you're arriving for business or leisure, CARHIRE.ie offers a variety of automatic cars to suit your preferences. Ranging in size from compact Ford Fiesta to the bigger Hyundai Tuscon, you can easily rent automatic cars at Dublin Airport (Dub).
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How to hire a car at Dublin Airport?
You'll see the Europcar desk as soon as you exit customs if you're arriving at Terminal 1. If you arrive at Terminal 2, simply follow the signs to the car hire company counters a short distance away.
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As a leading car hire company, CARHIRE.ie has dedicated over 30 years to being the rental partner of choice for Ireland’s SMEs.
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Book contactless car rental, skip the queue and go direct to your car. Premium protection with zero excess included.
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CARHIRE.ie service
CARHIRE.ie provides cheap car hire Dublin Airport from terminal 1 and 2, where our hire team will be waiting to help you. We have vehicles on-site, and a car rental facility is close to the airport.
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Car Hire Fleet
CARHIRE.ie offers a wide range of rental cars from Dublin Airport to suit any budget. There are a range of automatic and manual cars available in all car sizes.
CARHIRE.ie prides itself on offering customers an extremely high quality fleet with 2024 models. Within our growing hybrid and electric car hire range, you will enjoy driving comfort, performance and all while being environmentally friendly.
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Skip the queue and go direct to your car
Our contactless car rental experience saves you time as you embark on your journey. Using our GoCar app, there is no need to stop at the rental desk. You can locate and unlock your car with your phone, and the keys will be waiting for you in the glove compartment. Premium protection with zero excess included.
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- No desks, no queues
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- Unlimited mileage
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Galway
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Cork City
Locals will tell you it’s the real capital — a former European Capital of Culture, and a gateway to breathtaking road trips.
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Cork Airport
Cork Airport is the second-largest international airport in Ireland, after Dublin. It is located in 6.5 south of Cork City.
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Limerick
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Knock
Ireland West Airport Knock is a perfect hub for exploring the West, and the Wild Atlantic Way for world-famous coastal drives.
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Shannon
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Kerry
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FAQs
If you can’t find the information you need in this FAQ section, please get in touch through our Contact us page.
We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Discover Cards. We only accept debit or credit cards from the person in whose name the booking is made. GoCar by Europcar bookings have to be prepaid online.
Debit cards will only be accepted if either (1) a credit card is also provided to cover the excess; or (2) the customer purchases our Super Collision Damage Waiver product, which reduces the excess to €250. Please refer to our .
Yes, you can check rates through our booking system before making a reservation. Your booking is only complete when you agree to the and click the 'Pay now' button.
Yes this is an option, please select "Return to a different location", the one way fee will automatically add to your rental. See more information
You can easily compare prices and choose the one that best fits your budget. Booking in advance and being flexible with pick up and drop-off locations can help you secure better rates. Remember that demand, the season, and the length of your rental can all have an impact on costs.
Most of our basic rental fees include Collision Damage Waiver and Theft Waiver, which have an excess of between €1,500 and €2,500 depending on the vehicle category. For more information, please refer to the Excess Amounts and Coverages section in our .
Car hire excess, also known as the excess waiver or collision damage waiver (CDW), is a financial liability that renters are responsible for in the event of damage or theft of the rented vehicle. Read guide on car hire excess.
Drivers must meet the requirement for licence eligibility. If the number of years is eight, this does not mean the driver must have held their licence for 8 years — they must have been eligible to hold their licence for eight years. This information is stated clearly in our .
Choosing a vehicle should be done with consideration for your own requirements, the number of passengers, and the kind of trip you expect to drive while in Ireland.
When you arrive at the CARHIRE desk (operated by Europcar), we will ask you to provide a valid unendorsed driving licence issued by your country of residence, and a payment card in the name of the main driver. If your licence is issued in the UK, you must provide the ‘Share Driving Licence’ information, which you can obtain by visiting gov.uk/view-driving-licence.
Non-EU/EEA driving licences cannot be accepted if the holder has been resident in Ireland for more than 12 months. Holders of UK, US, Canadian, Australian and all EU member states are not required to supply an International Driving Permit (IDP).
If an International Driving Permit is required, it must be accompanied by the driver’s original domestic licence and photo ID or national identity card. If you are using a prepaid voucher (with a specified value or that says group and days apply'), you must also present a credit card for your deposit and charges that have not been prepaid.
If cancelling more than 48 hours before the pick up date and time, you will get a full refund.
There is free changes to your booking 4 hours before pick up.
