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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Swords
- By using a car hire in Swords, you grant yourself the freedom and independence to explore the town and its nearby area without having to worry about using any other modes of transport. You can decide where you are going, when you are going and for how long you are staying at your destination by using a car hire in Swords, meaning that you don’t have to depend upon the schedule of public transport in the area. This is perfect if you would like to take day trips into Dublin or explore the nearby beaches and coastal towns.
- The nearest airport to Sword is Dublin Airport, and as it is the largest airport in the Republic of Ireland, you can find plenty of car hire companies to choose from. You can find Budget, Avis, Dollar, Europcar, and Sixt. You can find their branch offices inside the airport, in both Terminals 1 and 2, near the baggage reclaim area. We recommend that you get in touch with the car hire companies once you have organised your travel arrangements, as their opening hours may vary.
- When driving your car hire in Swords, you must drive on the left-hand side of the road, following the law of the road in the Republic of Ireland. You cannot turn left at a red light unless you have a clear filter light giving you permission to do so, and vehicles that are already on the roundabout have priority over vehicles waiting to merge.
- Similarly, vehicles coming from the right have priority. Take care when driving as jaywalking is not uncommon in Swords and you have a responsibility for pedestrians’ health and safety when you are behind the wheel. Try to avoid driving in the town centre during the hours of rush hour, which are before and after the traditional office hours, as this is when you will encounter more traffic.
- Book your car hire in Swords at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car in Swords
What is the best car hire company in Swords?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Swords is Budget (6,5, 50 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Swords?
The average price of fuel in Swords is R135,51 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 626 and R2 168, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Swords?
Compact (Ford Puma or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Swords.
How can I find car hires near me in Swords?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Swords?
A Compact car hire in Swords costs R621 per day, on average.
What car is recommended for driving in Swords?
If you would like to stay within the local area, then we recommend using a compact or and economy swords car hire, as these vehicles are perfect for driving down the narrow streets of the town and will make parking easier. If you would like to explore a little further afield, then maybe you would prefer to drive an SUV or an intermediate car, as they are better adapted for longer journeys or for driving on country roads.
What is the speed limit in Swords?
When driving in the Republic of Ireland, you will see that the speed limits are signposted in kmph, and most vehicles will also display speeds in this metric. When driving in built-up areas, the speed limit is 50 kmph, but it may be reduced to 30 if you are in a residential area or a school zone. Outside the built up areas, the speed limit is normally between 60 and 100 kmph, and on the motorways the limit is 120 kmph.
What are the best places for parking in Swords?
If you would like to park your car hire in Swords in a car park, then there are a few that we would recommend. The Ipairc Swords Plaza Car Park is one, and the Pavilions Car Park is another that we would recommend that you use. You can also take advantage of the on-street parking in Swords with zones for free parking and other zones where you must pay to park. The free parking zones tend to be further away from the city centre, while the paid zones are closer to the city centre. In Swords, you will need to use a typical pay-and-display meter when parking, and we recommend that you try and use change to park as not all of the machines accept card or give change. You may also be able to use an APP to register your vehicle for paid parking.
Swords car rental reviews and directory
National
8,1
Very Good
No reviews available
One location in Swords
Locations in Swords
Car Hire Desk Dublin Airport
+353 1 844 5848
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DRIVALIA
5,8
Fair
No reviews available
One location in Swords
Locations in Swords
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Sixt
No score available yet
2 locations in Swords
Locations in Swords
Eastlands Car Hire facility
+353 1 844 5691
Terminal 1 and 2
+353 1 844 5691
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8,0 Very Good
Mar 2024
10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
6,0 Okay
Nov 2023
2,0 Poor
Oct 2023
2,0 Poor
Oct 2023
2,0 Poor
Sep 2023
Budget
No score available yet
One location in Swords
Locations in Swords
Arrivals Hall
+353 1 844 5150
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8,0 Very Good
Feb 2024
4,0 Mediocre
Oct 2023
2,0 Poor
Oct 2022
2,0 Poor
Jan 2021
Pros:
Efficient service for pick-up and drop-off.Cons:
The outline of the total costs were WAAAAAAAAY off. Will not be using the service again due to this. Gouged us for our trip.8,4 Very Good
Nov 2019
Pros:
Nice staff, didn't pressure upsell the insurance like I was worried about. Drop off in the city center was not as easy as expected, due to the lack of parking instructions. Value was outstanding.Cons:
Need to provide clear instructions that if you are dropping off at the lower Drumconda location, there are no parking spots in front of the office. You need to pull into a bus lane and park there, which isn't ideal, but workable.4,8 Mediocre
Nov 2019
Pros:
Car well maintainedCons:
Not being requested for a credit card hold of €22.000 if no basic insurance of €22 a day was acquired.Europcar
No score available yet
One location in Swords
Locations in Swords
Dublin Airport
+353 1 812 2800
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10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
9,2 Wonderful
Sep 2019
Pros:
Friendly staff.Cons:
They tried to blame me for damage that was on the car when I picked it up. Good thing I always take pictures!6,0 Okay
Sep 2018
Cons:
My credit card covered rental insurance fully and Europcar asked for an email from my bank/credit card company before giving me the car. I had to call my credit card provider and have them send an email to Europcar. Pretty damn ridiculous. All told, I wasted three hours getting all this sorted, and even after I finally got them what they needed, they put a EURO 5,000 authorization charge on my account, an obscene amount for a one-week rental. Also: There's a 25 EURO airport surcharge that I was never made aware of, and a 35 EURO charge to travel into Northern Ireland, which I also wasn't made aware of until the time of payment. I recommend you book elsewhere, because a Google search tells me that not all car rental companies charge for traveling into Northern Ireland.4,4 Mediocre
Jul 2018
Pros:
The car was grey.Cons:
Upon arrival in Dublin we were shuttled to an outside airport location. The quoted vehicle was not available, altho we had reserved it several months ahead. In fact they said Dublin NEVER carries that model (a 9 passenger van). So we were given a smaller (7 pax) vehicle which was way too small for our 6 adults to enjoy for a week. The quoted price was 1/4 of what they ended up charging. We had insurance but they would not accept it and required we pay the Europcar offered policy. We have rented in many other countries without all the insurance demands. We would never have booked with them if the initial quote had been correct as other vendors had just what we wanted. Europcar is a real RIPOFF.6,8 Okay
Jun 2018
Pros:
Agent at airport was very helpful.Cons:
Insurance charges should be stated more clearly when booking. Insurance was nearly three times the price of the car. Car smelled like someone had been smoking in it.2,0 Poor
Apr 2018
Pros:
I. Didn't like anything.Cons:
The booking made on kayak did not include any basic insurance, absolutely nothing, which is illegal. That's why kayak gave me low price. So when i arrived to the airport i was told that i didn't have any insurance. So they cancelled the booking and offered me a car for the same price but with insurance. I will never ever again use kayak and i will strongly recommend never to use it.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
No score available yet
2 locations in Swords
Locations in Swords
Car Hire Desk Dublin Airport
+353 1 844 5848
North Street Business Park
+353 1 840 4315
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10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
9,2 Wonderful
Aug 2019
Pros:
The staff were wonderful and very helpful.Cons:
We had difficulting finding the drop off location when we wanted to return the car. Once we made it to the return location we were told the directions were located in the love compartment. We wish someone had emphasized this when we were picking up the car.10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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The staff was sooooo nice and friendly! They made the process smooth and easy and answered all my questions.6,0 Okay
Sep 2017
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Sorry car too small for me and getting stung with extra insurance, over twice as much as the car rental.9,2 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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I didn't get insurance.. broke a mirror and they added insurance after the fact. Changed a near 3000 euro bill into a $250 euro deductible plus daily insurance fees.Cons:
Gasoline is so expensive due to liters.. not on website.. not close to advertised price10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2016
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Best customer service I've experienced in a long time. Went out of their way to make sure our trip was a success and the staff was very friendly.Cons:
Nothing!Alamo
No score available yet
One location in Swords
Locations in Swords
Car Hire Desk Dublin Airport
+353 1 844 5848
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10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
3,6 Poor
Aug 2017
Pros:
Drop off was quickCons:
Overpriced10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2023
10,0 Wonderful
May 2022
keddy by Europcar
No score available yet
One location in Swords
Locations in Swords
Terminals 1 And 2, Dublin Airport
+353 1812 2800
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10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2022
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Swords
Locations in Swords
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