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Budget car rental prices in Dublin

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Economy
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Compact car
Compact
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Intermediate
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Standard car
Standard
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Full-size car
Full-size
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Luxury car
Luxury
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Minivan car
Minivan
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Passenger van
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Reviews for Budget in Dublin

Pros

" and helpful."(in 1394 reviews)
"Great price, very ."(in 3750 reviews)
" and fast."(in 1394 reviews)

Cons

"Terrible as well"(in 355 reviews)
"Will Budget again!"(in 252 reviews)
"Will Budget again."(in 252 reviews)
Overall Rating6.6 OkayBased on 40 reviews
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.1

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2.0
I was charged extra at the pick upReviewed 2024 Nov 02
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2.0
Was surprised by extra insurance fees.Reviewed 2024 Sept 20
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2.0
They try to force insurance on you by asking for a 28k deposit!Reviewed 2024 Aug 20
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8.0
Little bit longer at check inReviewed 2024 Aug 10
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8.0
The lady at the counter when we took the car was not in the best of mood to say the least. We were charged €4750 as a security deposit. Not sure everybody has that much room on their credit card. She didn’t even explained why the charge was that high. As we were in a rush, I didn’t bother and thought I would take care of this later. After thinking about it, we didn’t even get any proof paper proof of the transaction.Reviewed 2024 Aug 09
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2.0
Unfriendly staff, unwilling to help, fake contractReviewed 2024 Jun 26
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10.0
Quick checkout, but had to collect offsite which added quite a lot of time to both the return and collection overall, even though I had booked as "in terminal" on Kayak.Reviewed 2024 Jun 11
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10.0
It was very easy to pick up and drop off and the car that was reserved was the one that we actually received. Great pricing as well.Reviewed 2024 Jun 06
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10.0
Car was incredibly basic without even Bluetooth connectivity. However, the price I paid was very low too and the car, although basic, was of a very good standard. Helpful staff and quick service. Car spotlessly clean.Reviewed 2024 May 24
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8.0
Older car with no backup camera. Taking a bus to pickup is inconvenient for FastLaneReviewed 2024 Feb 11
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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 Sept 23
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Where can I find Budget car rentals in Dublin?

Address

Arrivals Hall

Hours

Monday05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday05:00 - 23:59
Thursday05:00 - 23:59
Friday05:00 - 23:59
Saturday05:00 - 23:59
Sunday05:00 - 23:59

Phone

+353 1 844 5150

Address

151 Lower Drumcondra Road

Hours

Monday09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday09:00 - 18:00
Thursday09:00 - 18:00
Friday09:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00

Phone

+353 1 837 9611

Address

37 Old Kilmainham

Hours

Monday09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday09:00 - 18:00
Thursday09:00 - 18:00
Friday09:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00

Phone

+353 1 605 7580

Good to know

Most popular location

Arrivals Hall

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Top tips for renting a car from Budget in Dublin

  • All of the branches offering Budget car hire in Dublin have similar fleets of vehicles that you can choose from. In Dublin, it's highly recommended that you choose an economy-sized car for inner city driving. Try to avoid the rush hours as much as you can. These are from 07:30 to 09:00 and again from around 16:00 to 18:30. The Liffey district gets especially gridlocked. It's also sound advice to avoid parking in on-street metered parking spaces, as this is expensive and wheel clamping is strictly enforced. Rather use a parkade.
  • The roads in the city are wide and modern, so you'll have no trouble using any kind of Budget car hire in Dublin suburbs. However, counter-intuitively, the roads on the outskirts of the city are narrower, with the exception of the motorways connecting Dublin to other major towns and cities in Ireland. So you're advised to choose a smaller car if you intend to go sightseeing in the surrounding areas of the city, rather than hiring something like an MPV, which simply won't fit on the roads.
  • To speed up the collection process when you arrive, especially if you've flown in and want to get out of the airport as soon as you can, use QuickPass when booking Budget car hire in Dublin. This is the brand's online platform where you can register and upload all the necessary documentation for hiring a car ahead of your arrival in Dublin. That way you won't have to go through the process at the collection desk at one of the central or airport agencies. Just show your photo ID and collect the keys.
  • The advantages of choosing Budget for hiring a car in Dublin include that the company's branches are easy to get to and located in prominent locations in and around the city. Some of them, like the airport branch, have extended collection hours to make it easier to collect your car as soon as you land. The ones in the centre of town are near to the major transport hubs, in case you first need to take public transport to get to one of them.
  • Intermediate rental cars from Budget in Dublin are around -61% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about renting a car from Budget 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 rental car from Budget in Dublin?

    Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 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