Dublin Airport Car Rental

Dr.Sanchez

After some info about renting a car from the airport if anyone has ever done so...

Generally, how long do have to have your licence for before renting? In the UK most companies will rent to you if you've had it for over one year but I don't know about Ireland.

I've had my UK licence for 1.5 years now. Live in Aberdeen and want to fly to Dublin and rent a car to drive home to kilkenny for a weekend.

Also, can someone recommend a the best company to rent from?

El Weirdo

Pfft.

Stolen cars is where it's at.

osarusan

I did it from Dublin airport through Enterprise Ireland.

I don't remember being asked anthing online (how I booked it) about when I got my licence/how long I'd had it.

In all cases I think you'll be taken by bus to wherever their company's car lot is, and when you return the car you get a bus back to the terminal.

Enterprise were not the best - I'd made a recommendation and paid but they didn't seem to have any record of it, and kept trying to pretend they knew what was going on.

"So, that's just for one day, yes?"

"Ah, no, I made the reservation for 7 days."

"Yes, of course, that's right. So how would you like to pay?"

"I paid when I made the reservation. Here's a printout."

"Yes, of course that's right."

Dr.Sanchez

osarusan wrote: »

I did it from Dublin airport through Enterprise Ireland.

I don't remember being asked anthing online (how I booked it) about when I got my licence/how long I'd had it.

In all cases I think you'll be taken by bus to wherever their company's car lot is, and when you return the car you get a bus back to the terminal.

Enterprise were not the best - I'd made a recommendation and paid but they didn't seem to have any record of it, and kept trying to pretend they knew what was going on.

"So, that's just for one day, yes?"

"Ah, no, I made the reservation for 7 days."

"Yes, of course, that's right. So how would you like to pay?"

"I paid when I made the reservation. Here's a printout."

"Yes, of course that's right."

I just checked the website, in tiny tiny print it says you have to of had your licence eight years!!! Christ, I only want a **** box car to get me down the motorway not a rocket to go into space.

osarusan

Dr.Sanchez wrote: »

I just checked the website, in tiny tiny print it says you have to of had your licence eight years!!! Christ, I only want a **** box car to get me down the motorway not a rocket to go into space.

seriously?

I didn't have it for 8 years when making the reservation I mentioned, or even earlier ones. Never had it mentioned or any kind of issue. I think this was the site I used:

http://www.rentalcars.com/?affiliateCode=google&cor=ie&label=generic-2sNw_F4fW1l5JLsTCA2hhAS44618018976&ws=&gclid=CNDw7ObY_sUCFQGD2wod0zsAdQ

Grandeeod

Dr.Sanchez wrote: »

I just checked the website, in tiny tiny print it says you have to of had your licence eight years!!! Christ, I only want a **** box car to get me down the motorway not a rocket to go into space.

Minimum age of renter has to be 25, so they are basing it on getting a full license at 17. If you are older than 25, say **** all. You could have had a 3 year license.

Its all about insurance.

Fr_Dougal

Dr.Sanchez wrote: »

I just checked the website, in tiny tiny print it says you have to of had your licence eight years!!! Christ, I only want a **** box car to get me down the motorway not a rocket to go into space.

Why not get a bus/train?

El Weirdo

Fr_Dougal wrote: »

Why not get a bus/train?

Have you tried driving a train from your Mum's house to the pub on a Friday night?

Enjoy Heroin Responsibly

Fr_Dougal wrote: »

Why not get a bus/train?

Train ? From Dublin Airport ? Do you think this is a first world country or something ?

PARlance

osarusan wrote: »

I did it from Dublin airport through Enterprise Ireland.

I don't remember being asked anthing online (how I booked it) about when I got my licence/how long I'd had it.

In all cases I think you'll be taken by bus to wherever their company's car lot is, and when you return the car you get a bus back to the terminal.

Enterprise were not the best - I'd made a recommendation and paid but they didn't seem to have any record of it, and kept trying to pretend they knew what was going on.

"So, that's just for one day, yes?"

"Ah, no, I made the reservation for 7 days."

"Yes, of course, that's right. So how would you like to pay?"

"I paid when I made the reservation. Here's a printout."

"Yes, of course that's right."

They were probably confused because you used a Government Agency focused on developing Irish trade worldwide to book it

Enterprise Ireland : http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/About-Us/

NachoBusiness

Probably be cheaper to buy a banger in Dublin that still has some NCT on it.

Something like this for €250.

Then get a member of your family to sell it on when your gone.

Assuming you have an insurance policy that would cover you on it.

Failing that, try: http://www.dan-dooley.ie/

osarusan

PARlance wrote: »

They were probably confused because you used a Government Agency focused on developing Irish trade worldwide to book it

Enterprise Ireland : http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/About-Us/

Ah, indeed. Make that enterprise.ie.

Dr.Sanchez

Grandeeod wrote: »

Minimum age of renter has to be 25, so they are basing it on getting a full license at 17. If you are older than 25, say **** all. You could have had a 3 year license.

Its all about insurance.

Ahhhh makes sense, thanks!

PARlance

NachoBusiness wrote: »

Probably be cheaper to buy a banger in Dublin that still has some NCT on it.

Something like this for €250.

Then get a member of your family to sell it on when your gone.

Assuming you have an insurance policy that would cover you on it.

OP is looking for a car for a weekend, quick spin down to Kilkenny and back to Airport....
Unless a seller is going to go out to the Airport to meet them I would say it's a non runner from the start.
In the unlikely event that was arranged, a family member would have to accompany OP back to the Airport in order to bring the car back to Kilkenny.
That's a lot of hassle already before taking into consideration the liklihood of the banger breaking down, motor tax, registering the car, reselling the car then...And the fact that you're stumping up a couple of hundred for the privilege

NachoBusiness

PARlance wrote: »

OP is looking for a car for a weekend, quick spin down to Kilkenny and back to Airport....
Unless a seller is going to go out to the Airport to meet them I would say it's a non runner from the start.
In the unlikely event that was arranged, a family member would have to accompany OP back to the Airport in order to bring the car back to Kilkenny.
That's a lot of hassle already before taking into consideration the liklihood of the banger breaking down, motor tax, registering the car, reselling the car then...And the fact that you're stumping up a couple of hundred for the privilege

Ssshhhhhhh will ya.

I'm trying to sell a car here.

QuantumP

Sorry to bump this but in a similar situation. Living in the UK but home for a weekend at the end of the month and heading to Galway, planning on doing a bit of driving around Connemara. 24 and not had a full licence for 8 years!

So how did you get on with your rental? Does anyone know if they kick up a fuss about a 24y/o renting who hasn't had a full licence for 8 years? Cheers - P

TheLastMohican

Pretty remote I imagine.

MarkAnthony

Different rental companies have different requirements. The issue though with having an Irish licence and living in the UK will be they may require a proof of address in Ireland.

Also note that almost all rental places require a credit card.

Dr.Sanchez

QuantumP wrote: »

Sorry to bump this but in a similar situation. Living in the UK but home for a weekend at the end of the month and heading to Galway, planning on doing a bit of driving around Connemara. 24 and not had a full licence for 8 years!

So how did you get on with your rental? Does anyone know if they kick up a fuss about a 24y/o renting who hasn't had a full licence for 8 years? Cheers - P

Was grand, ordered a Ford focus from Europcar. When i got there they didn't have one so gave me a brand new Hyundai i40 and discount on insurance. Sweet! Tore down the motorway!

I think the minimum age was 25 though... I could be wrong. No proof of address needed, although you do need a credit card.

QuantumP

Dr.Sanchez wrote: »

Was grand, ordered a Ford focus from Europcar. When i got there they didn't have one so gave me a brand new Hyundai i40 and discount on insurance. Sweet! Tore down the motorway!

I think the minimum age was 25 though... I could be wrong. No proof of address needed, although you do need a credit card.

Thank you