Who we are
We're committed to offering travellers a cost-effective and hassle-free car or van rental experience, with a smooth road ahead.
300+ employees
Our nationwide team is dedicated to excellence in customer service
Nationwide network
A huge selection of rental vehicles, with locations in every major Irish town and city
Oodles of satisfied travellers
We've served hundreds of thousands of customers but we've never lost our personal touch
In the driving seat since 1984
Irish Car Rentals was established in 1984 in Dublin as a family business, and we've covered a lot of mileage in the decades since. We continue to evolve but our dedication to customer service has never stalled on us.
In 2010 we were acquired by Europcar Mobility Group but we maintained that family ethos while embracing modern expansion. We are a close team of committed professionals who provide an easy, secure and hassle-free way to book rental cars in Ireland. We have a fleet of thousands of vehicles nationwide, and each one has a job to do — helping our customers see everything that Ireland has to offer.
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Real experiences from past Irish tourists
Great service
New car, great experience to explore Dublin with the car
Muhammand, USA, Feb 2025
Cork Airport
Very pleasant experience overall. Loved the hybrid toyota
Mary, USA, Jan 2025
Good service
Very happy with the rental car process
Patricia, USA, Jan 2025
Great experience
It's always a very good experience renting, both in Dublin and SNN.
Kate, USA, Jan 2025
Professional
Your representative on the service desk was so helpful and professional thank you
David, UK, Dec 2024
Had a good experience
The team in Shannon are excellent both at the rental desk and drop off. Super professional and efficient. Every time I rent with them I have a great experience. Thanks
Eileen, Ireland, Dec 2024
This was hands down the best experience
I've ever had renting a car. From beginning to end every interaction was friendly, clear information was given and everyone was extremely welcoming. I'll be using your company again.
Pauline, UK, Dec 2024
Had a good experience
Excellent service & trip in Ireland!
Brad, USA, July 2024
Helpful staff
Staff were all friendly and polite. A pleasure to deal with.
Jethro, USA, July 2024
Had a good experience
So I am a repeat customer. I liked the web-page, and the clarity of the additional insurance that provides the peace of mind protection.
James, UK, Sept 2024
Great service
Especially nice/helpful counter staff person at cork city pickup.
Joeleen, USA, July 2024
Pleasant experience
Sean attended to us at the service counter in Dublin. He was friendly, attentive and professional throughout our interaction. He also went the extra mile to make our rental experience a pleasant one.
Lee, Germany, July 2024
5 stars!
Helpful, friendly staff at both pick-up and drop-off
David, Belgium, June 2023
Helpful
staff at the counter and at returns were great, vehicle was very nice
Ken, USA, June 2024
Smooth experience
Quick pick up and drop off process and we loved our car and the freedom it provided on our vacation.
Jeremy, USA, June 2024
