Car Rental Ireland - Full of Irish charm

It’s straightforward to book a car hire in Ireland, however, you should note that there is a minimum age requirement. More often than not, young drivers will incur a Young Driver Surcharge on top of their rental costs. You will find all pertinent information explicitly outlined within the booking engine. Upon selecting your desired dates, destination, preferred supplier and vehicle category - press the blue information icon (i) to ascertain whether any age restrictions or locally applicable surcharges apply. You’ll also find this information detailed within the Terms and Conditions of the car rental voucher.

It is essential for drivers to accurately input their age when making a reservation. This allows us to inform our customers of any potential restrictions that may affect their booking and to only display those suppliers willing to rent vehicles to that specific age group.

Yes - In Ireland, it is feasible to pick-up a car rental in one location and return it at another. This is called a one-way car hire and is subject to approval beforehand. However, it is important to note that the only option for international one-way rentals is to Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, with additional fees applying.

It is essential for customers to promptly communicate their travel plans to ensure we get relevant permissions from the supplier. Further details regarding one-way fees and restrictions are displayed under the car rental rate. Simply click on the blue information icon (i) located on the search results. This information is also contained in the car rental voucher’s terms and conditions. Fees unless otherwise stated are paid directly to the supplier upin pick-up.

Vehicles rented in the Republic of Ireland may be driven to Northern Ireland at no additional cost, provided that the driver does not possess a Northern Ireland driving licence. If you plan to drive your vehicle to the United Kingdom, then a fee is charged. The vehicle must also return to the Irish Republic once the rental ends. The vehicle is not allowed to be taken to the European continent or Africa. You must inform us if you plan to do this. In most instances, prior authorization from the car rental supplier will be necessary for any cross-border travel, which will incur a daily fee payable locally. This fee is explicitly detailed in the terms and conditions outlined on the voucher. For further information please click on the blue information icon (i) on the search results page or consult your rental voucher’s terms and conditions.

Yes - It is essential to be aware of the regulations concerning credit card usage when booking a car. Car rental companies typically impose a hold on your credit card which is promptly refunded upon the return of the vehicle in good condition. The credit card must be under the main driver's name. Debit cards may be declined by the supplier. For luxury cars, more than one credit card may be required. All major credit cards are accepted however please consult our information (i) icon for further details - that of which is located on our search results page.

In general, the road regulations in Ireland align closely with those observed in Britain. Vehicles are driven on the left side of the road, while overtaking occurs on the right. Mobile phones or other handheld devices, including tablets, while driving is expressly prohibited by Irish driving laws; hands-free setups are similarly disallowed. The wearing of seat belts is compulsory for both the driver and all passengers. Driving under the influence of alcohol is a grave offense - the limit is set at 0.05 mg/ml for regular drivers and 0.02 mg/ml for novice drivers with less than two years of experience.

Local speed limits are 50 km/h in urban areas (Central Dublin enforces a limit of 30 km/h), 80 km/h on rural roads, 100 km/h on national roads and dual-carriageways and 120 km/h on motorways. All infants under the age of three, as well as children aged three years and older who are less than 153cm tall are required to use a child car seat by law. Petrol stations are located throughout Ireland, particularly along the motorways and on main roads. You must always have ID and the vehicle documents with you, in case you may be asked to produce them if stopped routinely by police.

Yes - Ireland presently has approximately twelve toll roads. The toll amount is contingent upon the classification of the vehicle. The most efficient method of settling toll fees is by registering for a Toll Tag Account online, or at various Payzone Outlets.

Dublin’s M50, is the only motorway within Ireland that operates with barrier-free tolls, which must be settled by 20h00 the following day. To facilitate the payment of tolls and to avert any penalties, individuals are encouraged to register at the eFlow website.

All base rental rates encompass the legally mandated amount of coverage for Ireland. These are limited liability insurance, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection (TP). Please be advised that CDW does not provide coverage to all aspects of the vehicle. We therefore highly recommend that drivers consider our Full Damage & Theft Protection product, available for an additional fee. This will cover other parts not covered with the basic coverage. Simply click on the blue information icon (i) located on the search results page for further details on insurance coverage.

It is common practice for local suppliers to offer their own insurance upon collecting your vehicle. These are optional and for the most part if you have already taken out our Full Protection, it won't be needed. These offered insurances can be; Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), Personal Effects Coverage (PEC), Super Collision Damage Waiver (Super CDW), Seguro Relax Insurance and Road Assistance. Auto Europe does not offer refunds for any insurance charges or fees purchased locally, even if such coverage is later determined to be unnecessary.

Yes - It is indeed possible to add an additional driver to your reservation. Some suppliers include this in the total fee amount, whilst others charge an extra fee. All additional drivers must present the same documents as the main driver. All driver names must be noted on the contract, failure to do so may make your insurance void. For more information click on the white information icon (i) located on the search results page.

Yes - it is essential to verify at the time of booking that the vehicle you intend to drive is permitted on ferries within Ireland. Given the numerous rivers that traverse the island, you are likely to encounter several car ferry crossings during your travels.