Dublin Airport (DUB) car rental prices
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Picking up at DUB
Good to know before you book at DUB
Driving from Dublin (DUB)
Expect daytime highs around 19°C in August and around 8°C in January.
Car rental at Dublin (DUB): common questions
Where do you pick up a rental car at Dublin (DUB)?
Rental desks sit in the arrivals halls of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, but the cars themselves are kept at the Car Rental Village (Eastlands facility) and reached by a frequent free shuttle from either terminal. Returns funnel through the same Eastlands site with a shuttle back to the terminals, and the facility runs 24/7.
When is the cheapest time to book a rental car at DUB?
Prices at DUB move week to week, so there is no fixed answer. As a rule, booking two to three weeks ahead beats the walk-up rate, and midweek pickups are usually cheaper than weekend ones. Compare your exact dates above before you commit.
Do I need to watch out for tolls driving from Dublin?
Ireland drives on the left. The M50 Dublin ring road has no toll booths: an overhead gantry photographs your plate, and the toll must be paid online at eflow.ie by 8pm the next day or an automatic penalty is issued, on top of whatever admin fee the rental company adds. Outside Dublin, roads are mostly free single-carriageway N-roads, and rural routes can be narrow with tight bends.
Which car type should I rent at DUB?
For city trips a compact or economy car is usually enough and cheapest. If you are heading to Wicklow Mountains or Belfast, size up for the luggage and distance. Compare the rate per car type above before deciding.
Does it cost more to book through CarPriceRadar than going direct?
No. You pay the same price the rental company lists either way. If you book through one of our partner links they pay us a commission, not you, and that is what funds the price tracking.