Despite the name Airport Car Hire we are also able to offer car hire at many city pick up points as well as airports. Finding a suitable car is simple, just fill in your location and dates and allow our car hire cost comparison engine to take care of the rest.

We compare the prices of many of Irelands top car hire firms offering customers a simple choice whilst saving them time and money. No longer is there a need to click from website to website getting quotes from various companies. It can all be done here at Airport Car Hire in a matter of seconds.

Discover all Ireland has to offer at your own pace with a cheap Irish car hire.

Providers of car hire excess insurance, covering the excess on collision damage waiver, theft & damage to windows, tyres, undercarriage and the roof. European and Worldwide cover available.

Sat Nav is shorthand for Satellite Navigation. It gives you precise directions to where you are going and where you are at present. They were initially used by the military but are now commonplace in rental cars.

Models are becoming more and more advanced all the time. Some models contain just the mapping of the country you are in while others can contain the mapping of several countries. It certainly beats trying to unfold those huge paper maps and find where you are looking for.

A sat nav system can also save you a lot of money. Many of us get lost while driving in unknown terrotery. How many times have you gone down the wrong route?. You can save significant money on petrol costs when using a sat nav.

Here at airportcarhire.ie we offer sat nav with many of our rental cars. Just simply click on terms and conditions when looking for a cheap car hire quote with our booking engine to see if its included. Sat nav is available as an optional extra on many hire cars.

Aer Lingus already operates flights to Geneva from Dublin Airport. The airline currently operates fourteen routes from Cork Airport. Flights to Jersey and Prague are no longer available from Cork. There are plans currently being made to offer flights from Cork Airport to Rennes and Lisbon next year.

Don’t forget to check out our low cost car hire Geneva rates if you are thinking about hiring a car. We offer a car hire cost comparison service so you can easily find the best deal.

Mr. White attempted to rent a car at Dublin Airport in May 2006 but was shocked to hear that he must pay a €25 per day charge because of his age. Upon investigating he then found out that he will be considered too old to rent a car at all on his next visit to Ireland.

Mr. White then contacted the Equality Authority to vent his frustrations at a ruling he deemed to be completely unfair and discriminative against people of his age. After talks with Irish Car Rentals Ltd they agreed to drop the extra charges for older drivers and outright ban on drivers over 75. Older drivers (over 75) will now have to undergo a safety assessment which will take into account their past driving history.

Niall Crowley (Equality Authority) welcomed the decision saying age limits must be looked at across the board and personal circumstance should be taken into account when making decisions. Mr. White was said to be delighted with the outcome of the case.

Eamon Timmins of Age action praised Mr. White for standing up for the rights of the older generation.

The reason behind this is so that customers are always guaranteed to get the type of car they were looking for i.e. if you booked a people carrier you don’t end up with a Micra

Many car hire companies over complicate things with how they split rental cars into categories. They use confusing non descriptive terms such as group A7 or group 12B.

Here at Airport car hire we split our hire cars into the following easy to understand categories:

• Budget
• Economy
• Compact
• Intermediate
• Full
• Estate
• People Carrier
• Premium
• Automatic Vehicle
• Air conditioned Vehicle

This way everything is clear cut. We aim to cut out the confusing jargon which has been prevalent in the car hire industry over the years. Search for an airport car hire to suit your needs using our booking engine today.

So I was wondering when Ryanair would get around to using this system. Well it seems the day is near for many airports but sadly not Dublin Airport. Ryanair feel they are being charged unfair fees by the Dublin Airport Authority. They have permission to install the kiosks in Dublin Airport but are not willing to pay a floor space rental charge as they feel they are paying enough rent already.

Ryanair say they are being charged a third time for the same floor space for which they already pay a 25 thousand euro rental desk charge and the E15 departing passenger fee.

Ryanair will go ahead with its plans for self service kiosks at Stansted Airport as well as many more airports throughout Europe where they are not being charged any extra fees.

Of course we can guarantee you that you will pay no extra fee for your Airport car hire

It is expected to take at least five years to develop a machine capable of examining liquids without causing long delays.

Last month eight suspects were released without charge in London. They were accused of orchestrating a plot to destroy several UK planes with home made bombs masked as soft drinks.

A spokesman for the UK’s Transport dept ruled out any change in liquid restrictions for the time being.

Car hire gives you lots of option when taking a trip but it can lead to some headaches if you don’t book with a reputable company. Some hidden conditions and costs can often lead to problems.

1) When making an online car hire booking, make sure to read the terms and conditions carefully. Things can sometimes go wrong on holiday. For instance

What happens if you don’t show up on the day your rental starts?
Will the car be held for you?
Will you incur a financial penalty?

2) Lots of companies will charge for additional extras that you may not be fully aware of.

How many additional drivers do you require? Baby seat?  Have you checked for possible age limits?

3) Is there an extra charge for crossing the border of a country?  Can you drop off you car hire in a different country if you wish? Is there an extra charge?

4) Be sure to let the car hire company know your flight number in advance. Airport car hire staff will be aware of any flight delays.

5) The majority of car hire companies are upfront about all costs associated with your rental. Yield management is something which must be considered. This means that a quote you got yesterday may not be available today. The amount of available cars can change rapidly especially in peak season.

6) With the current high price of fuel it is worth carefully considering any prepaid fuel offers. You should have a good idea of the fuel costs in whatever area you are visiting and make a decision based on this.

7) Finally you must inspect your hire car carefully before driving away. If you notice any damage then bring it to the car hire attendants notice. Chances are they are already aware of it but its pays to be careful.

Millar went on to say that he expects many airlines to be absorbed by bigger competitors with the recent news that Lufthansa intend to purchase Brussels Airlines and Austrian Airlines and the recent decision by British Airways to merge with Iberia. Alitalia are also believed to be currently seeking investment.

These recent events may prove to be bad news for consumers who will have fewer flights to choose from as well as less competition for cheap deals. There may also be considerable job losses as the current economic recession tightens its grip.