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4.0

Had to wait 4 hours for a flat tire on our vacation. Lady at pick up was very rude!Reviewed 2023 Oct 10

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4.0

The car we rented wasn't at the location. We spent almost 2 hours waiting on the car. We needed that size so it would fit our golf clubs. The staff was nice enoughReviewed 2023 Sep 23

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2.0

Hello. I'm Gabriel and I'm 21. I booked and reserved a car in Dublin Airport for 7:00 pm 15/10/2022 VolksWagen Polo , I went to the front desk and they didn't let me drive the car for my years of age. In the Kayak it didn't show the age policy and restrictions. I paid additionally the Axa additional driving insurance for €9.99 I'll send u the screenshot for the proof that I didn't know about anything and I would like to get a refund from the car and the insurance if it's possible. My driver's Name is Gabriel Cruz. Let me know as soon as possibleReviewed 2022 Oct 17

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2.0

Pros:Efficient service for pick-up and drop-off.Cons:The outline of the total costs were WAAAAAAAAY off. Will not be using the service again due to this. Gouged us for our trip.Reviewed 2021 Jan 07

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8.4

Pros:Nice staff, didn't pressure upsell the insurance like I was worried about. Drop off in the city center was not as easy as expected, due to the lack of parking instructions. Value was outstanding.Cons:Need to provide clear instructions that if you are dropping off at the lower Drumconda location, there are no parking spots in front of the office. You need to pull into a bus lane and park there, which isn't ideal, but workable.Reviewed 2019 Nov 22

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4.8

Pros:Car well maintainedCons:Not being requested for a credit card hold of €22.000 if no basic insurance of €22 a day was acquired.Reviewed 2019 Nov 04

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4.4

Pros:PriceCons:They try to rip you off on extra insurance. Concerned they’ve charged us extra. Have to keep an eye on what they actually charged. They did put a 5000€ hold on the card because we declined their insurance.Reviewed 2019 Oct 15

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9.2

Pros:Staff when doing the paperwork to pick-up the car more helpful & friendly. Staff at the actual car pickup lot less helpful & one a bit dismissive when you asked questions. Staff when dropping off the car a bit unfriendly & seemed a bit irritable.Cons:If you are going to Ireland, do your homework about what your personal auto insurance will cover (call them & let them know where you are going) & also call your credit card company to see if they have primary or secondary insurance when renting the car because many credit card companies don't thereReviewed 2019 Sep 28

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6.4

Cons:On the website it says they do not charge for going to Northern Ireland but I was charged !!?Reviewed 2019 Sep 24

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7.6

Pros:Picking up and dropping off from The terminal 2 station was very easy.Cons:You $5,000 hold on a card if you don't choose their insurance is ridiculous. the car was an automatic, but it felt like it was powered by hamsters.Reviewed 2019 Sep 03

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4.4

Pros:Pickup and drop off was easy.Cons:This company essentially forces you to purchase full insurance. We traveled to Ireland and rented a car for a few days. I put the rental car on my credit card, and they explained to me that if you don’t buy insurance they will put a 5,000€ hold on my card if I don’t buy insurance.Reviewed 2019 Aug 29

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3.2

Pros:Having a car in IrelandCons:Once I got off my plane I had to wait a while to get a budget shuttle to where they keep the cars. Once I got there I waited in line behind maybe 7 people for TWO HOURS before I finally got to checkout with my car. And of course they charged a ridiculous amount of money for everything.Reviewed 2019 Aug 17

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• 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 rental car from Budget in Dublin?

  Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget in Dublin.

• How many car rental 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 rental location at the airport: Dublin airport (DUB)?

  Yes

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

  Yes