Where to rent a car in Dublin
Whilst most will pick up directly when they arrive into Dublin Airport, others may be planning to check out Dublin for a few days before starting off on their Irish road trip. For those, it makes sense to wait until they are leaving the city to pick up their car rental from one of the city centre locations.
The most popular locations are:
✅ Dublin airport (DUB) – see rental deals
✅ Dublin All City Locations see 7 seater car rental deals
✅ Dublin City North – see rental deals
✅ Dublin City South – see 7 seater car rental deals
✅ Dublin Saint Catherine’s – see 7 seater car rental deals
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Top Minivan Rental Locations in Dublin
Dublin airport (DUB
Dublin airport (DUB) Ireland
Dublin City North
Dublin City North
Dublin City South
Dublin City South
Dublin Saint Catherine’s
Dublin Saint Catherine’s, Ireland
Budget-Friendly Minivan Rental Prices in Dublin (Per Day) 2025/2026
These are budget-friendly prices. Expect to pay more for premium vans, for example, a Mercedes Vito or a Ford Transit Custom.
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Dublin airport is by far the busiest airport in Ireland, other airports like Cork and Shannon are more regional. So if you are visiting Ireland, you most likely will be arriving into Dublin International Airport. The airport is outside the city, and you are able to travel to the North direct towards Newry and Belfast or head into Dublin city.
As We specialise in 7 Seater Ireland we can offer you a wide choice of this in demand car category, choose from the Volkswagen Touran, Ford Galaxy, Dacia Jogger or the Renault Trafic. These models also come with automatic transmission
We specialise in people carrier rentals, with most demand existing in the 7 seater car hire Dublin category. The Dublin car rental companies understand that many tourists visiting Dublin, in particular those arriving from the United States, can not drive a manual shift. As such, a good number of the 7 and 9 seaters on the rental fleet are automatic shift, example the Ford Galaxy 7 seater minivan comes as manual or an automatic.
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Dublin Airport Car Rental Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
🗺️ Car rental locations |
28 |
🛫 Airport locations |
Dublin Airport (Terminals 1 & 2) |
💼 Popular suppliers |
Hertz, Europcar, Enterprise, Sixt, Budget, Avis |
🚙 Popular car types |
Economy, Compact, SUV, Estate, 7-seater MPV, 9-seater minivan |
💶 Lowest price |
€12 per day |
🏷️ Cheapest supplier |
Budget Car Rental |
🌐 Official tourism board |
Ireland.com — Tourism Ireland |
One Way rentals Dublin to Belfast
All the car rental companies also have depots in Belfast in Northern Ireland and will accept 1 one way rental, but fees will apply and these will be included in the cost of car rental on the results page.
How Old Do You Have To Be To Rent A 7 Seater Car Rental In Dublin?
This will vary across suppliers, please refer to the table above “Driver Age and Licence Requirements to Rent A 7 or 9 seater at Dublin” For most car rental companies the minimum age is 25, and you should have held your driving licence for a minium of 2 years. Example with EASIRENTthe minium age is 25. If you are under 25 and above 21 they will charge an underage charge will apply.
MPV Rentals specialise in providing Dublin 7 seater car rental and other vehicles that are more passenger vans than standard salon cars. A high demand does exist for these car categories as they have many advantages over the traditional small 4 or 5 seater salon. As such, we strongly advise booking 7 Seater Car Rental Dublin as early as possible. If you must have a 7 seater car rental in Dublin, we would advise booking and getting that confirmed before your flight.
Road congestion is minimal in Ireland. Unless you arrive during rush hour, you will be able to travel into Dublin and onwards.
MPV Rentals offer the best choice and prices when you are looking for a good deal on 7 seater car hire Ireland, including 7seater car hire Cork and not forgetting Knock airport.
Driver Age and Licence Requirements to Rent A 7 or 9 seater at Dublin
We have summarised the driver age requirements below, but please also check the terms during the booking process, for any changes. Some suppliers do not impose an age limit, which is great, but they do ask for a * doctor’s certificate of health. The table below list the key car rental companies that provide a service out of Dublin airport.
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| Company | Min Age | Max Age | Licence Held For: | Unlimited Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keddy by Europcar | 28 | 74 | 1 year | Yes |
| Budget | 26 | 75 | 2 years | Yes |
| Dooley | 28 | 77 | 2 Years | Yes |
| Alamo | 25 | ** No Max | 13 years | Yes |
| Enterprise | 25 | ** No Max | 13 years | Yes |
| Flizzr | 21 | ** No Max | 4 years | Yes |
Cheap 7 Seater Car rental Dublin Airport (DUB)
All 7 and 9 seater vans for rent come with free or unlimited mileage. All suppliers also follow a fair fuel policy. Fair fuel policy lets you return the vehicle with the same amount of fuel as when picked up to avoid refuelling fees. Currently, the choice of people carrier is either the 7 seater car or the 9 seater passenger van, At the moment nobody is offering an 8 seater option, but may change in the future.
Rent a seven Seater Car Rental Choice
7 Seater Car Hire, Dublin City
The 7 and 8 seater passenger van is the perfect solution for large families or groups looking for transportation. With ample space for 7 or 8 passengers with some luggage space. .
VW Multivan 7 seater car hire Ireland
7 seats 2 bags 5 doors Air Conditioning Automatic
Unlimited Mileage , Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Protection
** Free additional driver
Opel Combo Automatic 7 seater car rental
7 seats 2 bags 5 doors Air Conditioning Automatic
Unlimited Mileage , Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Protection
** Automatic
7 seater Citroen C4 Grand
7 seats 2 bags 5 doors Air Conditioning Automatic
Unlimited Mileage , Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Protection
** Free additional driver
| Popular SUV’s Ireland | High Level Spec | Pickup Location In Airport | Mileage: | Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opel Zafira 5+2 or similar | Manual Transmission Air Conditioning Collision Damage Waiver Theft Protection Cancellation & Amendments | ☑ | Unlimited | |
| Dacia Jogger 7 seater | Manual Transmission Air Conditioning Collision Damage Waiver Theft Protection Cancellation & Amendments | ☑ | Unlimited |  |
| Ford Galaxy 7 seater | Automatic Transmission Air Conditioning Collision Damage Waiver Theft Protection Cancellation & Amendments | ☑ | Unlimited |  |
| Ford Galaxy Auto 7 seater | Automatic Transmission Air Conditioning Collision Damage Waiver Theft Protection Cancellation & Amendments | ☑ | Unlimited | |
| Renault Traffic 9 Seater | Automatic Transmission Air Conditioning Collision Damage Waiver Theft Protection Cancellation & Amendments | ☑ | Unlimited |  |
| Renault Traffic Aut 9 Seater | Automatic Transmission Air Conditioning Collision Damage Waiver Theft Protection Cancellation & Amendments | ☑ | Unlimited | |
Ireland Toll Fees
The main motorway connects Dublin to the North, so have some Euros ready to pay the toll fee if you are heading North after arriving into Dublin International Airport.
One Way Rental Dublin to Belfast
This is a popular choice and all rental companies will allow a one way rental if they have depots at both locations, which most do. A one way fee will apply which will vary slightly from supplier to supplier, but expect to pay an additional fee of €155.00.
Nearest Petrol Station to Refill Before Returning Your Rental Car – Dublin Airport
Applegreen Dublin Airport
Address: Collinstown, Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Distance: ~1 km from Dublin Airport terminals
Hours: Typically open daily (self-service available)
Services: Petrol, Diesel, Shop, Self-Service Pumps
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To change booking, customer can just submit a modification request via the My Booking section at least 48 hours before your scheduled pick-up time. Customer can change the dates, times, location, driver details, or car type or add/remove optional extras. Though we’ll do our best to make any changes that customer request, they aren’t guaranteed as they depend on availability and the modification policy of the supplier. Sometimes the changes may also affect
the price.
On the search results page, after entering your booking dates, a link will be displayed to that rental supplier’s rental conditions. So please enter your travel dates into the booking widget to learn more
You can find a link to the Rental Conditions underneath the picture of the car.
The Rental Conditions will also be in your voucher once your booking is confirmed.
✏️You can also download your voucher along with the Rental Conditions in the My Booking section.
The pickup location can be either on or off airport. Off airport simply means you will need to get a free shuttle bus outside arrivals to bring you to the car rental depot. Example Budget Rent A Car Ireland have desk inside arrivals and for Easirent you will need to use the shuttle service. As this is Dublin airport, which is relatively small, finding and getting the shuttle is fairly easy. In addition, Easirent offer online check-in so that can save valuable time by completing details online in advance. This will reduce queuing time and should save you loads of time at the rental counter.
Currently, no deposit car rental is currently NOT available, but some suppliers do offer low deposit car rental in Prague
As the suppliers that offer low deposit car rental will vary from location to location, we advise following the steps below to find the current car rental companies that can provide this type of car rental service,
Select the Book Now Button or click here
Enter your travel destination and travel dates into the booking engine
Click the search now button, and we’ll retrieve all the live prices for you
Tick or select the Zero deposit or low deposit box on left-hand side of results screen ( see image below )
All suppliers we offer in Ireland require the lead driver to provide a credit card for local security deposit. Please check it does not expiry during or soon after the rental period
Again this will vary across suppliers, with EASIRENT it is 74, with SIXT no maximum age and no senior driving fee will apply
Prices vary depending on the car model and the season.
For example, a 7-seat car rented for 7 days starting on August 1 would cost around £65 per day. To compare 7-seat vehicles with other options, visit MPVRentals.
All cars come with free miles or unlimited mileage
We will only offer car rental suppliers that have a fair fuel policy. This means return the car with the same amount of fuel and avoid any additional charges
Extras such as GPS may be added after you have selected your vehicle, simply tick the box beside the desired extra, price of extra will also be displayed at this stage.
The normal minimal rental is 24 hour, you may rent for a few hours but most suppliers will charge you the daily rate, Europcar offer special rate for part day rentals please enter booking times to find the best prices.