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Budget car hire prices at Dublin Airport

Suzuki Swift car
Suzuki Swift
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
£10/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
£14/day
Class Intermediate Crossover car
Class Intermediate Crossover
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
£17/day
Opel Insignia car
Opel Insignia
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
£20/day
Audi A6 car
Audi A6
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
£57/day
Volkswagen Multivan car
Volkswagen Multivan
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
£80/day
Mercedes-Benz E-Class car
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
£92/day
Nissan Juke car
Nissan Juke
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
£11/day
Toyota Auris Touring Sports car
Toyota Auris Touring Sports
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
£15/day
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross car
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
£16/day
Toyota Corolla Wagon car
Toyota Corolla Wagon
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
£21/day
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Dublin car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Dublin with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire from Budget at Dublin Airport?

To get the best price on car hire from Budget at Dublin Airport, you should book around 53 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 5% compared to booking last minute.

What is the most popular car hire type from Budget at Dublin Airport?

The most popular car hire type from Budget at Dublin Airport is Small (75%), followed by Medium (18%) and SUV (5%).

How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget at Dublin Airport per month?

On average, car hire from Budget at Dublin Airport costs £17 per day. August is the most expensive month to hire from Budget at Dublin Airport, when prices are £36/day on average.

Top tips for hiring a car from Budget at Dublin Airport

  • You will enjoy several advantages if you book Budget car rentals at Dublin Airport any time you are in Dublin for a vacation, romantic weekend break, or business trip. For instance, with your rented car, you can connect to various destinations in the city, choosing your own departure schedules and routes to follow. The Little Museum of Dublin is a good place to visit with your rented car from the airport. Dublin car rentals offer transport services from the airport any day of the week, unlike public buses, which operate from Monday to Friday.
  • You need to remember a few things when preparing to book Budget car rentals at Dublin Airport. For instance, it is important to remember that the Budget car rental counter at the airport is open from 5 am to 12:15 am. Therefore, you can only pick up your car any time within these working hours. You also need to remember that Dublin Airport is a highly-rated car rental location in the city. Therefore, expect to get a large number of renters, which could cause some delays. You can minimize or avoid these delays by reserving your car online before arriving at the airport.
  • When returning your Budget car, remember that car returned outside working hours will remain unprocessed until the next day when the counter opens. In such cases, drivers still bear the liability of anything that happens to the car until it is successfully processed. However, After-hours returns are possible for drivers who request this option at the time of booking. Budget also allows drivers to return their cars to a different location. However, they have to check which locations they can return cars picked up at Dublin Airport.
  • You are likely to face difficulties if you book Budget car rentals at Dublin Airport on Fridays and Sundays. The number of people seeking services from Dublin Airport car rentals is significantly high on these days. Therefore, you take longer than usual time to either pick up your car or drop it off. Reserving your car online via KAYAK before coming to the airport helps you to save considerably the time you will spend waiting before finally getting the keys to your car.
  • 25% of our users found hire cars from Budget at Dublin Airport for £13 or less
  • Book your hire car at Dublin Airport from Budget at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini hire cars from Budget at Dublin Airport are around 14% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car from Budget at Dublin Airport

  • What do you require to book Budget car rentals at Dublin Airport?

    You should be 25 years or over for you to be able to rent a Budget car at Dublin Airport. When coming to pick up your car, you should be in possession of two main documents. The first one is a valid driver’s license. This license should have a clear photo of the renter and be valid for the entire rental period. The second document that you should have is a major credit card or debit card. The card should bear the name of the person seeking to rent the car.

  • How can I access the Budget car rental counter at Dublin Airport?

    Budget car rental has two counters within Dublin Airport, making it easier for customers to access the car rental services. One of its counters is located in the Arrival Hall of Terminal 1. The other counter is located in Terminal 2 at the new multi-storey car parking building. Signposts of Budget-Rent-A-Car lead customers from the baggage claim area t the car rental counter in Terminal 1 as well as in Terminal 2.

  • Which car type from Budget is recommended for renting at Dublin Airport?

    You can access a variety of car rental classes and models at Dublin Airport, ideal for travelers with different needs. If you are traveling with your family, friends, or colleagues, passenger vans or mini-vans will be a good option for you. Travelers who want to hit Dublin roads in style can book convertible, luxury, or exotic cars from Budget once they land at Dublin Airport. If you are traveling alone and want to spend less, consider booking an economy car.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget at Dublin Airport?

    On average a hire car from Budget at Dublin Airport costs £24 per day.

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

    Small car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are the most frequently booked car type from Budget at Dublin Airport.

  • Where can I find Budget hire cars at Dublin Airport?

    Arrivals Hall is the closest Budget hire car location to Dublin Airport. The telephone number for this location is +353 1 844 5150.

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

    Yes

Reviews

Overall rating6.3 OkayBased on 66 reviews
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
6.0

Recent reviews

Traveller rating
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3
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14
10.0
Why was I charged €20 when I returned my vehicle?Reviewed 11 Aug 2026
review fromkayak
4.0
Terrible. They gave a car with faults. On the motorway we almost crashed. Returned the car after just 10 minutes driving and they tried to blame us. Next car was ok but really bad smell. Don't they clean or inspect them? DisgustingReviewed 10 Aug 2026
review fromkayak
8.0
Easy pick up and drop offReviewed 8 Aug 2026
review fromkayak
6.0
Car was filthy. Not cleaned interior from previous driver. Trash in glovebox, stains of food and other on seats and door cards, very bad smell in the car. Car given with tyre pressure low.Reviewed 31 Jul 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
I was not able to get the car I reserved because an additional $3,000 was going to be held on my card on top of the $1,300 that the car rental and insurance (which I was forced to pay) was going to cost. It was the worst car rental experience I’ve ever had and I will only rent from Sixt and Turo moving forward. They are the only companies that always provide a great rental experience and tell you everything up front so you know what to expect when renting the vehicle.Reviewed 27 Jul 2026
review fromkayak
6.0
The car only had just over half a tack of petrol at pickup and it could have been cleaner. The staff responded well, but it should have been fully fueled and ready. We also had issues with the insurance - this could be a Kayak problem. At pickup, I was told we didn't have standard insurance, which I though wasn't even possible. We had to pay extra to get standard insurance! I can understand full cover with zero excess being optional for extra cost, but standard is legally required, so I do not understand why it wasn't included by Kayak.Reviewed 13 Jul 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
Did not give me the car. Wanted 45,000€ deposit!! Joke of a service. Issues between the booking service and Budget in terms of insurance coverage agreements. Not good enough from both parties.Reviewed 29 Jun 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
The Dublin Airport Budget staff would not accept the insurance that we purchased on Kayak, so we had to abandon our rental from Budget after two attempts. I also emailed them with a letter of coverage from our credit card company, asking if they would accept that, and they never replied.Reviewed 23 Jun 2026
review fromkayak
8.0
The person at pickup was not helpful as she insisted on having a letter from my credit card detailing that it would provide car insurance in Ireland. There was a hold of over $8600 CDN placed on my credit card to cover potential damages and gas (if not on Full when car returned). It was unclear if the hold for damages would have been applied if I’d had the letter. The vehicle was not that clean, inside or out, and clearly had been driven through narrow roadways in Ireland, based on the amount of scrapes and scratches on its body. Otherwise the rental was fine and we appreciated having an automatic hybrid, especially given the steep cost of gas. The rental price was also terrific compared to other car rentals I’ve had recently.Reviewed 17 Jun 2026
review fromkayak
10.0
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
review fromkayak
6.0
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
review fromkayak
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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Budget car hires near Dublin Airport

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