Dublin Car Rental Deals

Visiting Dublin with a rental car

Our Service | Traffic Information | Sixt Tips | Sightseeing Destinations | Business Travel | FAQs

Our five pick up locations in Dublin City South, South Vans, North, North Vans, City Center as well as Dublin International Airport give you the flexibility to move around the city at your own pace. The Dublin City South and South Vans branches both offer 24 hour returns, while other branch locations pick up times vary. Visit our online site for specific branch location times to find the pick-up and drop-off location that works best for you. Choose between trusted brands to get the best sedan, station wagon, SUV, or van rental when visiting Ireland's capital city. Upgrade to a luxury BMW SUV or sports car convertible to make that time you spend in the four leaf clover state feel even luckier. Details about our offers and availability at specific Dublin car rental branches can be found when booking on our site. Please take note that while we strive to meet your rental vehicle needs, we can only guarantee your specified car rental in Dublin category and not specific models.

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With so much to see when visiting Ireland, it can be a pain to know where to go first! Use our additional GPS to get you where you need to go or upgrade to our premiere internet-to-go for access to all your favorite apps and programs while traveling. All of our Dublin rental cars come with unlimited free miles and third party insurance keeping you safe and free to roam. Extra features including tire and windscreen protection options prepare you for the many notoriously rainy days in Dublin.

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Dublin's motorway infrastructure is still in development and as such traffic in Dublin can sometimes be worse that in New York. Roads in Ireland are classified into four different categories: motorway, national roads, regional roads, and local roads. The M1-M9 motorways are based centrally around transportation in Dublin with connections to Belfast, Galway, and Cork. It's important to note that in Ireland, roads distances are measured using the metric system of kilometers and driving takes place on the left hand side of the road. Remember the two most important rules of driving in Ireland: stay on the left hand side and go slow. Most of Ireland's motorways will have you going an average of 40 mph.

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For a city so rich in ancient history and folklore, there's never a dull moment when visiting Ireland.The home of Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, Bram Stoker, and U2-Dublin has a huge precedent of being the premiere launching pad for some of the greatest musicians and writers. Temple Bar gives lives up to its reputation as being a world class drinking spot where you can sit down with a pint of the famous Ireland Guinness. Dublin also boasts an impressive amount of universities including one of the oldest and most well respected universities in the world at Trinity College Dublin. Its many parks, museums, and churches are best for understanding Ireland's rich history and connection to the rest of Europe. With many close day trips available to others cities, hitting the most amount of sites within Ireland is easy while taking in the natural beauty of the Emerald Isles.

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Chester Beatty Library

The Chester Beatty Library located within Dublin Castle is a stunning example of Ireland's commitment to supporting the arts and education. The library holds a collection of ancient texts and artifacts from around the world, as well as conducting various workshops for children and adults alike. The Chester Beatty longroom offers a postcard perfect vantage point to snap photo to show your family back home. Entrance to the library is free and different language audio tours can be arranged to help guide you throughout your visit as well.

Distance to Chester Beatty Library:

• From Dublin International Airport: 8 miles, about 30 minutes
• From Trinity College: 15 miles, 20 minutes
• From Downtown Dublin: 1.5 miles, about 10 minutes

Guinness Storehouse

For those looking to do as the Dubliners do, take a trip to the famous Guinness Storehouse for a pint of the dark dry stout. The Irish like their Guinness like the English like their lager, and it shows in the many quaint pubs littered around the city. But there's nowhere like going for a drink at the source itself in the Liberties neighborhood of Dublin! For the most well rounded understanding about how the national drink is made, the Guinness Storehouse holds not only tastings but can give you more in depth knowledge about the brewing process.

Distance to Guinness Storehouse:

• From Dublin International Airport: 8 miles, about 30 minutes
• From Trinity College: 1.5 miles, about 10 minutes
• From Downtown Dublin: 2 miles, about 12 minutes

Wicklow National Park

For more naturally breathtaking views of the Emerald Isles, rent a car for a weekend trip outside of Dublin to the nearby Wicklow National Park. The park has served as a backdrop to many famous films over the years including P.S I Love You and Braveheart. The quintessential Ireland you've imagined from the postcards, Wicklow's romantic rolling hills and meandering sheep will take you back to a simpler time in Ireland's long history.

Distance to Wicklow National Park:

• From Dublin International Airport: 36 miles, about 1 hour 19 minutes
• From Trinity College: 25 miles, about 1 hour
• From Downtown Dublin: 23 miles, about 1 hour 10 minutes

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The largest economic hub in Ireland, the city of Dublin is well regarded for its economic contributions to media, culture, and many multinational company headquarters. It's fame of being the "Silicon Valley of Europe" attracts many high tech information technology, financial service, and digital media companies. Europe's famous low budget airline Ryanair was also originated in Ireland and is one of the most successful small airline companies within the 33 neighboring countries in Europe. The Convention Center Dublin consolidates all of these industries into one top of the line commercial exhibition space located right along the Liffey River in the North Wall neighborhood. The Convention Center's close proximity to downtown and its many cultural attractions make networking after your event natural and accessible when you rent a car in Dublin.

Distance to The Convention Center Dublin:

• From Dublin International Airport: 8 miles, about 15 minutes
• From Trinity College: 1 miles, about 8 minutes
• From Downtown Dublin: 1.5 mile, about 10 minutes

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Below are the quick answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. Please be reminded that every country has slightly different rules and regulations, so for the most specific and detailed information pertaining to your desired rental please visit rental information for more information.