Book Budget hire cars in Dublin

• Where is the best place to pick up my Budget hire car in Dublin?

  You can collect your hire car at one of several Budget branches in Dublin. If you've flown in, there's a collection desk at Dublin Airport. It's in the Arrivals Hall and it's open from 05:00 till 23:59, seven days a week. The branch at 151 Lower Drumcondra Road, in the Drumcondra central district is open from 09:00 till 18:00, also daily. It's just over the bridge on the southside of the river from Dublin City University campus. You'll find another centrally located branch at 37 Old Kilmainham Road, Kilmainham, opposite the famous Irish Museum of Modern Art. It's open daily from 08:30 till 17:45.

• What documents do I need to collect for my Budget hire car in Dublin?

  The requirements for collecting your hire car at all the Budget collection agencies in the city are the same. You'll need to show your UK driver's licence, and if it was issued in England, Scotland or Wales, you'll also need your DVLA licence code. You may be asked to show a utility bill as proof of residence, so bring one along, just in case. Finally, you'll need a credit card as a means of payment, or to just show the one you used to book online if you did it that way.

• What benefits does Budget offer in Dublin?

  No matter whether you choose the Budget branch at Dublin Airport or one of those in the city centre, you'll enjoy the same high standards of vehicle maintenance and cleanliness. Every car is subjected to a full tyre and safety check as soon as it's returned. That extends to the finer details like checking the effectiveness of the windscreen wipers. This means a safer, more comfortable ride when you hire a car. You can choose the make and model of vehicle that you want – there aren't merely generic categories available.

• What is the most popular car hire from Budget in Dublin?

  Small hire cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are the most frequently booked hire car types from Budget in Dublin.

• How many car hire locations does Budget have in Dublin?

  Budget has 3 rental locations in Dublin. Take a look at our Budget rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

• Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Dublin airport (DUB)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Dublin airport (DUB)?

  Yes

Reviews for Budget in Dublin

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I had a fantastic experience with Enterprise. The customer service was top-notch, and the pickup process was incredibly quick. To top it off, they gave me a free upgrade with zero hassle. The entire process was well-managed and professional. I’ll definitely be renting from this location again!Reviewed 9 Jun 2026

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Had to wait a long time for the shuttle bus. Had to wait a long time in the line up to rent the car. Took an hour and a half to finally get the car.Reviewed 3 Jun 2026

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4.0

Difficult to find kiosk. Unfriendly customer service. Aggressive fear mongering. Had to produce backup documents to support my rental. Thank God, I was prepared. Also rented from other companies this trip and had nowhere near the same bad experience.Reviewed 31 May 2026

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Airport shuttle, pick-up and drop-off were seamless. The vehicle was somewhat dinged up on the front passenger side, which is understandable. The only problem we had wa the vehicle experience an electrical malfunction and after the second day we were unable to use the back two doors and rear seat area. We probably should have called and swapped vehicles but chose not to do so. Otherwise the Toyota Corolla hybrid was an all around good vehicle.Reviewed 21 May 2026

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Very very slow to get a van, very very slow to pick up a car, car had 145k KMs on it and left brake light didn't work. Overall service and quality was poor.Reviewed 5 May 2026

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I feel ripped off. The daily price of the rental didn’t reflect the actual price, especially when you factor in insurance. I don’t recall insurance being an option to purchase in advance and had I known how much it would cost, I would’ve budgeted for the trip differently. After this experience, I will advise people against Kayak and Budget when renting vehicles.Reviewed 19 Feb 2026

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I was not made aware that insurance was mandatory to rent the vehicle and that my only other option would be to put the entire cost of a vehicle on my credit card. This seems like a bait & switch model. It’s shameful to wait until someone is in a foreign country to force an insurance plan on them. I understand placing an ordinary hold of a few thousand dollars for uninsured vehicles incase they cause any external damage, but to tell me it’s either “buy the insurance or we put a 35000 euro hold on your credit card” is ridiculous. Most people don’t even have that kind of credit line available so it was basically extortion. I will NEVER rent through budget again.Reviewed 21 May 2025

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Be careful cause the rental quoted one price and it was almost 8 times the price when you included Insurance scaryReviewed 18 May 2025

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I was charged extra at the pick upReviewed 2 Nov 2024

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Was surprised by extra insurance fees.Reviewed 20 Sep 2024

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They try to force insurance on you by asking for a 28k deposit!Reviewed 20 Aug 2024

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Little bit longer at check inReviewed 10 Aug 2024

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