Dublin is a must see destination,full of cobblestone streets, bars, cafes, art galleries and architecture. A hire car is the ideal way to explore this city and all it has to offer. The freedom of a self-drive holiday means you have the ultimate flexibility on your itinerary. Collect your car from Dublin International Airport or convenient downtown and city locations if you want to collect your car after arrival.
Car hire will give you the opportunity to break away from the highways and discover new areas that you may not find by catching a train, bus or plane. DriveAway offers a wide range of vehicle sizes including compact, full size and vans. DriveAway offers great prices, but if you find a cheaper price anywhere else you can read our beat rate policy to see if we can beat it. Ireland is easy to drive to with clearly marked roads making it very easy to navigate. If you are concerned about driving in Dublin check out our Ireland driving tips to read everything you need to know about driving in Ireland.
Please refer to voucher for address of location. (At airports, follow the ‘Car Rental’ signs in the Arrivals area to the rental desks). Present your DriveAway voucher, a full valid drivers licence (provisional licences are not accepted), a credit card** for the security bond and in some cases, your passport.
The main driver must present a full driver's license and a credit card at time of collection. Electronic cards are not accepted for any rentals, main driver must always present a physical driver's license and credit card at time of collection. If renting a speciality or luxury vehicle, two international credit cards may be required. International Driving Licences are compulsory in many countries; please refer to our International Driving Permit page for further details. The car rental company will prepare a Rental Agreement (RA) and your voucher will be credited to the Rental Agreement (RA). Please check your voucher as to what is included. It is likely some additional charges not covered by the voucher will apply.
It is important you fully understand any of the charges applied to the Rental Agreement (RA). In many cases the Rental Agreement (RA) will be prepared for you before you arrive. Once you have signed and initialled your acceptance on the Rental Agreement (RA), the charges will be debited from your credit card, and are non-refundable.
The Guinness Storehouse, situated in the heart of the St James’s Gate Brewery is one of Dublin’s most popular attractions. A visit will teach you everything you need to know about this famous beer. Remember not to drive if you have too many samples! Visit the National Gallery of Ireland it contains over 2,500 paintings and 10,000 works in other various mediums. The gallery’s highlights include works by Picasso, Van Gogh and Monet.
St Stephen's Green is an inner-city park and popular haven for travellers offering a great place to relax, pen a postcard, watch or go for a walk. Grafton Street is only a short distance away, it is a renowned shopping mall. Have at look at Dublin's famous university, Trinity College home to the 'Book of Kells'. Driving to other locations within Ireland from Dublin won't take you very long, including Cork which is approximately three hours from Dublin. The striking Cliffs of Moher are also located three hours from Dublin, and are Ireland’s most visited natural attraction. It is a beautiful site, stretching 8km along the Atlantic coast.
DriveAway makes your Ireland self-drive experience an effortless and stress free process in the comfort of your rental car. Use our online booking engine above or call us and secure your car today!
| Cities (To and From) | Distance (Approx.km) | Travel Time (Approx. hr) |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin to Cork | 250 | 2.5 |
| Dublin to Cliffs of Moher | 250 | 3 |
| Dublin to Belfast | 150 | 1.5 |