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renting a car at dublin airport - urgent query

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  • 28-02-2007 11:27pm
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    Spipov
    Registered Users Posts: 1,999 ✭✭✭


    hi, due to unforseen circumstances, i have to rent a car at dublin airport when my dad comes over, had not planned for this. (tomorrow morning!)

    must i imperatively book the car online or can i show up at the desk tomorrow when his flight comes in and then get a rental car?

    will that cost more?ive got all documents needed to book a car, just not the time.

    thanks for letting me know as soon as possible

    btw, im thinking of budget.ie. checked them a while back and they seemed the cheapest (Even for a 25 year old) (48.00 + 10x4 days for <26 years)


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    #2
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,981 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    You should have no problem getting one this time of year. I'm not sure if it's any cheaper online but many people use that to ensure that they have one available at peak times. There are several desks in the arrivals area, over towards the right of the exit from airside - Budget, Hertz, Murray's etc.

    This link will give more info: http://www.dublinairport.com/to-and-from/car-rentals/


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    Gatster
    Registered Users Posts: 1,415 ✭✭✭Gatster


    Having formerly worked in the car hire industry, I can tell you that 9 times out of 10 you are better off booking in advance. They'll be plenty of cars at this time of year, just phone round Hertz/Avis/Budget and the 'local' ones at the Airport.

    For the 'big 3', walk-in rates (ie. not pre-booked) are designed to test the limits of your wallet :rolleyes:


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    cee_jay
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 7,920 Mod ✭✭✭✭cee_jay


    Try www.carbookers.ie - I got a really good price from them before - think they search quite a few of the companies for you - dunno if you will be able to book for tomorrow - worth a try anyway


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    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    Gatster wrote:
    Hertz


    Don't be putting silly idea's in his head :rolleyes: .

    I find these guys fairly cheap http://www.enterprise.ie/, use them fairly frequently myself.


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    crosstownk
    Registered Users Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    You will not be able to rent online with most rental agencies with less than 24 hrs notice.

    I can arrange a car for you through AVIS once you have a valid licence - PM me if want more info.
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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,694 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    You could have reserved one in the time it took you to search and post this.


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    Stephen
    Registered Users Posts: 18,484 ✭✭✭✭Stephen


    I was charged €100 extra for being under 25 (I'm 24...) by Hertz, although not in Ireland. ****.


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