Dublin car hires from £7/day

As the majority of Dublin’s streets are narrow or cobbled, it’s best to rent a small car that can easily zip around. You should choose a mini or economy car type for the best driving experience, plus it’ll be much easier to park in the limited spaces around the city -- not to mention the fact that smaller cars are much cheaper to run.

Within the city center of Dublin, the default speed limit for roads is 31 mph. This limit remains the same for many of the roads within the city boundary. Be aware of speed cameras at either end of Dublin's Port Tunnel. If you’re traveling outside of the city on National Routes, the limit is 62 mph and on highways the speed limit increases to 75 mph. You will always be notified by sign posts where there is a change of speed limit.

Due to the lack of free parking in Dublin, you will have to rely a parking space in one of the many signposted, multi-story parking ramps in the city. However, if you’re visiting on St Patrick’s day (March 17th), parking on the street is free of charge! Most parking lots have a competitive daily rate which depends on which zone you’re in. Hourly rates are between $1.00 and $3.00. However, be careful not to park in forbidden areas because you will be clamped, or even towed away.

On average a car hire in Dublin costs £34 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Dublin airport include CARHIRE.ie, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, FLIZZR, Dollar, Avis, National, Budget, Alamo and Easirent.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dublin airport to off-airport locations include CARHIRE.ie, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, FLIZZR, Dollar, Avis, National, Budget, Alamo and Easirent.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Economy car hire in Dublin costs £34 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Dublin costs £35 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Dublin costs £37 per day, on average.

In Dublin, cars are most frequently hired at Budget Arrivals Hall (6 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Dublin offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Dublin, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

You normally need to be 21 years of age or older to hire a car in this country. You must also have held your licence for at least 4 years and for it to be clean. Larger vehicles and luxury cars are only hired out to older drivers. To hire a vehicle you will need to provide a valid passport and driver’s licence, in addition to a credit card in the driver’s name.

You must follow the laws of the lanes when driving in your car hire with children. If your child is younger than 15 months, or weighs less than 29 lbs, you need to have them in a rear-facing child seat. Children up to four years of age, or under 40 lbs, need to be in a forward-facing child seat. Those up to six years of age, or under 55 lbs, need to be in a booster seat. Whereas anyone between six and 12 must be on a booster cushion.