Car Hire - Dublin Airport (DUB)

Dublin Airport (DUB) is Ireland's busiest airport and the main arrival point for travellers heading to the capital, the coast or the countryside beyond. Enterprise offers car hire at Dublin Airport, so you can get on the road as soon as you arrive.

Dublin sits on Ireland's east coast, where the River Liffey runs through the centre of a compact, walkable city. It is the country's capital and by far its largest urban area, with around 1.4 million people. Georgian townhouses line the older streets, and the city has a well-earned reputation for literature, music and lively pub culture. Areas like Temple Bar and St Stephen's Green give the centre much of its character. The coastline stretches north and south, dotted with fishing villages and sandy beaches. Beyond the city limits, the landscape shifts quickly into farmland, rolling hills and heritage towns.

Having a car makes a real difference when travelling in Ireland. Dublin's city centre is manageable on foot, but many of the best places to visit sit well beyond the reach of public transport. The Boyne Valley, the Wicklow Mountains and much of the rural midlands are easiest to reach by road. Car hire from Dublin Airport puts you within driving distance of towns like Kilkenny, Drogheda and Galway, each with its own history and feel. For business travellers, having a vehicle means moving between meetings across the region without relying on train timetables. Families and groups will find a 7-seater or 9-seater people carrier useful for longer journeys with luggage. Whether you need an automatic car for a short stay or an SUV for a week on the road, car rental at Dublin Airport keeps things simple from the start.

Nearby attractions

The Wicklow Mountains are home to Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the sixth century. Two lakes sit in a glacial valley surrounded by forest trails and ancient stone ruins. The walks here suit most fitness levels, and the valley feels peaceful even on busy days. It is one of the most visited sites in Ireland for good reason.

North of Dublin, the Boyne Valley holds Newgrange, a passage tomb that predates the Egyptian pyramids. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it draws visitors for its remarkable stone carvings and the narrow chamber that fills with light during the winter solstice. Guided tours run from the Brú na Bóinne visitor centre.

Closer to the airport, Malahide Castle dates back to the twelfth century and sits within landscaped gardens and parkland. Visitors can tour the castle rooms and explore the grounds, which include a butterfly house and botanic garden.

Ireland's east coast can be treated as a starting point rather than a destination in its own right. But between the mountains to the south, the heritage sites to the north and the coastline on either side, there is more than enough to fill a few days of unhurried driving without ever heading west.