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Swords car hire

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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 R133,90 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 607 and R2 142, 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, Budget, FLIZZR, CARHIRE.ie and Alamo.

  • 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, Budget, FLIZZR, CARHIRE.ie and Alamo.

  • 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 R598 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

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Car Hire Desk Dublin Airport

+353 1 844 5848

Monday05:00 - 23:00
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DRIVALIA

5,6

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Dublin Airport

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Budget

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Arrivals Hall

+353 1 844 5150

Monday05:00 - 23:00
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2,0 Poor

Jun 2024

KAYAK
Unfriendly staff, unwilling to help, fake contract

10,0 Wonderful

Jun 2024

KAYAK
Quick checkout, but had to collect offsite which added quite a lot of time to both the return and collection overall, even though I had booked as "in terminal" on Kayak.

10,0 Wonderful

Jun 2024

KAYAK
It was very easy to pick up and drop off and the car that was reserved was the one that we actually received. Great pricing as well.

10,0 Wonderful

May 2024

KAYAK
Car was incredibly basic without even Bluetooth connectivity. However, the price I paid was very low too and the car, although basic, was of a very good standard. Helpful staff and quick service. Car spotlessly clean.

8,0 Very Good

Feb 2024

KAYAK
Older car with no backup camera. Taking a bus to pickup is inconvenient for FastLane

4,0 Mediocre

Oct 2023

KAYAK
Had to wait 4 hours for a flat tire on our vacation. Lady at pick up was very rude!

1 out of 10

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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Car Hire Desk Dublin Airport

+353 1 844 5848

Monday05:00 - 23:00
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North Street Business Park

+353 1 840 4315

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Jun 2024

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

Oct 2023

KAYAK
the price for the extra insurance was very high!

9,2 Wonderful

Aug 2019

KAYAK

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

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was sooooo nice and friendly! They made the process smooth and easy and answered all my questions.

10,0 Wonderful

Jul 2023

KAYAK
It was a great experience with Enterprise rent a car in Dublin Airport Ireland. Easy pickup and drop off. Malik was especially helpful. He told us where to go and the best way to get to departure. Overall the experience was excellent! We highly recommend it!

6,0 Okay

May 2023

KAYAK
Car was not ready for rental, it had failing battery on the key fob, tire kept losing air throughout the trip and the GPS was inaccurate one out of four times.

1 out of 5

Alamo

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Car Hire Desk Dublin Airport

+353 1 844 5848

Monday05:00 - 23:00
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Thursday05:00 - 23:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Mar 2024

KAYAK
Chris was great! Great service!

10,0 Wonderful

Jul 2023

KAYAK
Good customer service. Emmett on drop-off was very helpful

10,0 Wonderful

May 2022

KAYAK
The counter rep with whom we dealt with when we picked up the car, Grace, was very competent but friendly and helpful as well. The rep who went over the car with us was equally competent and friendly. Lastly, the rep we dealt with when we turned in the car, Dan, was also friendly and helpful. Your staff at Dublin were excellent and you should be proud of them.

1 out of 1

Europcar

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Dublin Airport

+353 1 812 2800

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2,0 Poor

Jul 2024

KAYAK
Price was not was had been agreed upon

2,0 Poor

Jul 2024

KAYAK
Charged me over $150 for insurance

10,0 Wonderful

Mar 2024

KAYAK
Views and amenities were top tier.

9,2 Wonderful

Sep 2019

KAYAK

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!

2,0 Poor

May 2023

KAYAK
They did not inform me in advance I needed specific documentation to avoid making the insurance mandatory so I was forced to increase my rental cost by 120.

2,0 Poor

May 2023

KAYAK
Very poor communication and I think we got scammed. They charged us $61 per day for insurance and said it was mandatory. Everyone else we talked to paid anywhere from $17-$30 per day for insurance. When we asked if there was any cheaper insurance option they said this was the only one and absolutely required otherwise we could not take the car and we had already paid for it in full. There was no information anywhere before or during of insurance requirements or costs.

1 out of 4

FLIZZR

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DUBLIN AIRPORT - Terminal 1 and 2

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6,0 Okay

Dec 2022

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

1 out of 1

keddy by Europcar

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Terminals 1 And 2, Dublin Airport

+353 1812 2800

Monday05:00 - 23:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Mar 2022

KAYAK
Convenient pick-up and drop-off at Dublin Airport. No problems with payment, and the people at the service counter were extremely helpful. I recommend the service.

1 out of 1

Sixt

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Eastlands Car Hire facility

+353 1 235 2030

Monday05:00 - 23:00
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6,0 Okay

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

10,0 Wonderful

May 2022

KAYAK
Unfortunately I don’t remember his name but the man that helped check us in was very pleasant and extremely helpful. It was our first time in Ireland and we weren’t aware of some procedures, our credit card was declined initially etc but this gentleman was extremely kind and patient and walked us through best he could. Thank you

1 out of 1

Sunnycars

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Bay 1 No Street Business Park

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87 travellers who hired a car in Swords gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.1

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