Swords car hire

Driver's age: 26-65

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Cheap car hire in Swords

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Most popular car type

Compact

When to book a car hire in Swords

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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

  • How much is the price of fuel in Swords?

    The average price of fuel in Swords is R132,76 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 593 and R2 124, 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.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Dublin airport (DUB)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Dublin airport include Easirent, Sixt and Budget.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Dublin airport (DUB)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dublin airport to off-airport locations include Easirent, Sixt and Budget.

  • 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 R605 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

 
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National

8,0

Very Good

One location in Swords

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Locations in Swords

Car Hire Desk Dublin Airport

+353 1 844 5848

Monday05:00 - 23:00
Tuesday05:00 - 23:00
Wednesday05:00 - 23:00
Thursday05:00 - 23:00
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Saturday05:00 - 23:00
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DRIVALIA

5,3

Fair

One location in Swords

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Dublin Airport

Opening times not available

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

No score available yet

3 locations in Swords

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Car Hire Desk Dublin Airport

+353 1 844 5848

Monday05:00 - 23:00
Tuesday05:00 - 23:00
Wednesday05:00 - 23:00
Thursday05:00 - 23:00
Friday05:00 - 23:00
Saturday05:00 - 23:00
Sunday05:00 - 23:00

North Street Business Park

+353 1 840 4315

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Portlaoise New Road

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
Pickup and return was great

10,0 Wonderful

Denise, Aug 2024

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
Employees at pick up and drop off were extremely efficient, friendly and helpful. The car was in beautiful condition. We were on the road in record time.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

People carrier

KAYAK
Pick-up was smooth and fast, Kevin who helped me was informative and adept. Drop-off was smooth, too. One improvement would be Enterprise signage that is a bit more prominent when you bring the car back.

10,0 Wonderful

lynne, Oct 2023

Compact SUV

KAYAK
the price for the extra insurance was very high!

1 out of 5

Alamo

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One location in Swords

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Car Hire Desk Dublin Airport

+353 1 844 5848

Monday05:00 - 23:00
Tuesday05:00 - 23:00
Wednesday05:00 - 23:00
Thursday05:00 - 23:00
Friday05:00 - 23:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Melinda, Mar 2025

Economy

KAYAK
Good service

10,0 Wonderful

Ka, Oct 2024

Compact SUV

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Finally , an Irish Car rental company that doesn't fleece you. New owners, great new customer friendly attitude.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Intermediate SUV

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Very positive, helpful staff, good pickup and drop off

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size SUV

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Everything was great. Alamo Dublin and especially Roisin took good care of us.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

People carrier

KAYAK
Chris was great! Great service!

1 out of 3

Budget

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One location in Swords

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Arrivals Hall

+353 1 844 5150

Monday05:00 - 23:00
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2,0 Poor

Shane, Nov 2024

Economy

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I was charged extra at the pick up

2,0 Poor

Felix, Sept 2024

Economy

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Was surprised by extra insurance fees.

2,0 Poor

Anton, Aug 2024

Compact

KAYAK
They try to force insurance on you by asking for a 28k deposit!

8,0 Very Good

Vasily, Aug 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Little bit longer at check in

8,0 Very Good

Donald, Aug 2024

Economy

KAYAK
The lady at the counter when we took the car was not in the best of mood to say the least. We were charged €4750 as a security deposit. Not sure everybody has that much room on their credit card. She didn’t even explained why the charge was that high. As we were in a rush, I didn’t bother and thought I would take care of this later. After thinking about it, we didn’t even get any proof paper proof of the transaction.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Unfriendly staff, unwilling to help, fake contract

1 out of 7

Europcar

No score available yet

One location in Swords

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Dublin Airport

+353 1 812 2800

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Standard

KAYAK
The booking was in dollars with no insurance had to pay 300€ extra to get the car for 1 week Ended up with another company and cancel this rental

10,0 Wonderful

Nissa, Nov 2024

Economy

KAYAK
It was great. Seamless pickup and drop off.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Economy

KAYAK
I needed to pay for insurance on top. It was very expensive

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Could have been washed but all in all a good economical car. The petrol was very economical.

2,0 Poor

Joe, Oct 2024

Economy

KAYAK
They wouldn’t rent the car to me

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Despite bringing evidence of insurance coverage from my credit card, they would not honor the rental. I called my US Mastercard and they confirmed I had insurance coverage. They would not accept it and wanted me to pay €60+ a day for coverage. I had rented from both National and Alamo in the prior week for 2 different trips and I had no issues. Avoid Europcar is my advice!

1 out of 7

FLIZZR

No score available yet

One location in Swords

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DUBLIN AIRPORT - Terminal 1 and 2

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6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Dec 2022

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When I choose airport terminal pick up I expect that and not getting on buses to pick up and return the car

keddy by Europcar

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One location in Swords

Locations in Swords

Terminals 1 And 2, Dublin Airport

+353 1812 2800

Monday05:00 - 23:00
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Sixt

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One location in Swords

Locations in Swords

Eastlands Car Hire facility

+353 1 235 2030

Monday05:00 - 23:00
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6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2022

KAYAK
The location for Sixt for the dropoff location was incorrect in both Google Maps and Apple Maps. The phone number listed on google also did not work. It took 45 minutes to find the correct location

Sunnycars

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One location in Swords

Locations in Swords

Bay 1 No Street Business Park

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