Frequently asked questions about renting a car & car rental in Swords
Which car rental companies are near or in Swords?
There are over 23 car rental companies in Swords. Car rental companies such as Thrifty on Terminal 1 & 2, Enterprise on Eastlands Facility Cloghran Dubber, Europcar on Terminal 2 Stockhole, Hertz on Road 1, Sixt City North on Facility Eastlands, Europcar North on Unit e Eastlands Business Park North, Budget on Arrivals Hall Terminal 1 & 2, Hertz on Arrivals Terminal 1 Airport, National, Europcar T1 Rental Returns on Rock, Thrifty on Arrivals Hall T1 T2, Carhire Ie on Main Arrivals Hall, Avis, Enterprise on North Street Business Park Bay 1 Dubber, Budget Returns on Facility Eastlands Stockhole, Alamo on Dubber, Sixt on Terminal 1 & 2, Payless on Eastlands Facility, Avis Returns on Facility Eastlands Cloghran, Hertz on Miltonsfields, Europcar on Road Terminals 1 & 2, Sixt on Terminal 1 1, Thrifty on Eastlands Compound Road, etc.
Do I need a credit card for car rental in Swords?
You can make a booking without a credit card with autoprio.com. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up in Swords, since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.
How can I find car rental near me in Swords?
Do a search for Swords. Then take a look at our map of hire car companies to find the best rental cars near you in Swords from companies such as Thrifty on Terminal 1 & 2, Sixt on Terminal 1 1, Hertz on Road 1, Thrifty on Arrivals Hall T1 T2, Enterprise on North Street Business Park Bay 1 Dubber, Budget on Arrivals Hall Terminal 1 & 2, Avis, Hertz on Arrivals Terminal 1 Airport and others.
What types of car can I rent in Swords?
The supply of rental cars varies during the season but you can usually rent car types such as 7 seater minivan, small-medium truck-lorry, moped, cargo van, suv, medium suv, convertible, small suv, intermediate elite, special cars, electric cars, minibus, fullsize cars, minivan, economy cars, 5 seater minivan, compact elite, mini elite, luxury elite, standard cars, exotic cars, hybrid cars, jeep, economy elite, intermediate, estate, 9 seater minivan, fullsize elite, compact cars, premium cars, luxury cars, large truck-lorry, mini cars in Swords with autoprio.com.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Swords and Ireland?
In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars in Ireland on Autoprio.com were found at Dollar, Payless, Alamo, Advantage, Flizzr, Keddy By Europcar, Carhire.ie and Enterprise. It is usually cheaper to hire a car in Swords than at the airport. However, it often pays off to compare the price between the airport and nearby cities before booking.
What is the best rental car company in Swords and Ireland?
Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Ireland are Thrifty, Budget, National, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Avis and Enterprise. The largest companies have offices in the city and at the airport.
Where can I park a car in Swords?
Long-term parking and short-term parking in parking lots and in parking garages in Swords are e.g. Green Zone Staff Car Park, High Rock, Bridge Field Car Park on Dublin Road, Boi Parking, Van Park, Quickpark Car Park, T1 Short Term A, Purple Zone Staff Car Park, Orange Zone Staff Car Park, T1 Short Term B & C, Park & Ride Car Park, Aul Car Parking, Overflow Parking, Holiday Blue Long Term Car Parking, Express Red Long Term Car Park on Swords Road, Red Long Term Car Park Y & Z, Fcc Staff Parking, Public Car Park, Pay & Display Car Park, Long Term Blue Car Park on South Parallel Road, Green Long Term Car Park, Fingal County Council Staff Carpark, Seabury Shopping Centre on Old Yellow Walls Road, Lord Mayors Car Park, Dcu Car Park 3 etc.
Where are there gas and service stations in or near Swords?
Nearby gas and service stations and petrol stations in or near Swords are e.g. Topaz, Texaco on Swords Road, Circle K on Shantalla Road, Circle K on North Road, Maxol, Esso, Santry Service Station, Esso on Malahide Road, Texaco on Ballygall Road East, Applegreen on Grange Road, Topaz on Malahide Road, Topaz on Howth Road, Island Service Station on The Mall, Certa Fuel, Lpgain North Dublin on Jamestown Business Park, Topaz on Jordanstown Road, Topaz on Glasnevin Avenue, Maxol on Kilmore Road, Rolestown Service Station (Maxol), Top, Texaco, Kinsealy Service Station on Malahide Road etc.
Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location other than Swords?
Yes, in most cases the car rental company will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location like airports such as Galway Airport, Ireland West Airport Knock, Kilkenny Airport, Cork Airport, Shannon Airport, Kerry Airport, Dublin Airport and Letterkenny Airport, instead of Swords. Autoprio.com will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking.
Which additional charges could apply in Swords?
Please note that each car rental agent has its own policy on additional charges which will be clearly stated in the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com. Generally, additional charges may be applied for: out-of-hours drop-off, border crossing, one-way rentals, young drivers, winter tyres, out-of-hours pick-up and senior drivers. Any additional charges will need to be paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency in Swords.
Which optional extras are available in Swords?
The availability of optional extras depends on the car rental agent in Swords and even if they are booked online they are not guaranteed. The following extras can be booked on Autoprio.com: Infant child seat, GPS – Satellite Navigational System, Roof Rack, Wi-Fi Access, Booster seat, Child toddler seat, Luggage racks, Electronic toll pass, Ski Rack, Additional driver, Snow Chain Set and Snow Tyres. Please note that most of the optional extras are not included in the rental price and can be purchased at the time of booking or at the rental desk in Swords. The cost of the optional extras are displayed at time of booking in the Rental Conditions.
Compare rental cars and renting of a vehicle from several companies in the city, Swords in Ireland. We compare large companies as well as small and find the best price for all types of cars. Car rental at Swords’s airports like Dublin International Airport 5 km (3 mi), train stations (Clontarf Road, Kilbarrack, Clongriffin, Harmonstown, Bayside, Portmarnock, Howth) and travel centers etc and ferry terminals and ports (Malahide Marina). We can offer a car rental service where every cost is included. There are no hidden fees or free cancellations/amendments up to 24-48 hours before you are supposed to pick up the car. An easy, straight forward and safe search for car rental online. With our search engine, you only need to write the name of the city, place etc. and you will immediately get a list of choices. Budget on Arrivals Hall Terminal 1 & 2, Hertz on Arrivals Terminal 1 Airport, Alamo on Dubber, Sixt on Terminal 1 & 2, Enterprise on North Street Business Park Bay 1 Dubber, National, Thrifty on Arrivals Hall T1 T2, Avis Returns on Facility Eastlands Cloghran, Hertz on Road 1, Enterprise on Eastlands Facility Cloghran Dubber, Sixt City North on Facility Eastlands, Avis, Sixt on Terminal 1 1, Thrifty on Terminal 1 & 2 are the companies we compare in the city and in Leinster to find the best price.
Facts about Swords
Information about the city Swords, located in Fingal, Leinster province, Ireland. It is the county seat in the region. 4th largest city/district when it comes to inhabitants in the region and the 8th largest town/community in Ireland. Read more about what the city has to offer when it comes to experiences and which companies are located in Fingal and the country. The community/city is located about 17 MASL (56 ft). Smaller villages, communities and suburbs nearby are Kilquade, Knocklyon, Clondalkin, Wicklow, Greystones, Kinsealy-Drinan, Cloghran, Streamstown and Seafield. About 36,900 (2018) inhabitants live in the city. Dublin (c. 1,024,000 pop), Dún Laoghaire (c. 185,400 pop), Tallaght (c. 64,300 pop), Drogheda (c. 33,400 pop), Dundalk (c. 33,400 pop) and Navan (c. 24,500 pop) are larger neighboring communities and cities. Busáras, Zone 13 Galway, Irish Citylink, Zone 12 Naas, Zone 1, Zone 14 Limerick, Zone 14 are stops and bus stations in the city. In town, there are car rental companies like Europcar North on Unit e Eastlands Business Park North, Payless on Eastlands Facility, Europcar on Terminal 2 Stockhole, Europcar on Road Terminals 1 & 2, Carhire Ie on Main Arrivals Hall, Budget Returns on Facility Eastlands Stockhole, Hertz on Miltonsfields, Thrifty on Eastlands Compound Road, Europcar T1 Rental Returns on Rock. Get some tips on local companies in Fingal.
Sights, Attractions and Activities
Are you staying for a long time in Swords? Some suggestions and tips on museums, activities, events, attractions, experiences, destinations and places that are worth a visit during your trip to the city. Ardgillan Castle, Drimnagh Castle, Athcarne Castle, Ashtown Castle, Bremore Castle, Dardistown Castle Tower House and Belgard Castle are new and old castles that we recommend a visit to and are located in Swords. Martello Tower and Rush Martello Tower are fascinating old forts, strongholds and fortresses and are located in the city. Looking for historical relics and experiences? Keen on seeing ancient relics, older buildings, antiquities and cultural heritage? These places are near, Ballybrack Portal Tomb, Drumanagh Promontory Fort, Aideens Dolmen, Fairy Castle, Glendruid Dolmen, Cairn, Ballyedmonduff Wedge Tomb (Giants Grave) and Fourknocks Megalithic Passage Tomb. A day for relaxing and sunbathing on the beach at Rush South Beach, Portmarnock North Beach, Tower Bay Beach, Donabate Beach and Malahide Beach. They are all close to the city.
Like golf? Want to try out the local golf courses? Golf courses that are close to the city are e.g. Balcarrick Golf Club 6 km (4 mi), Bohernabreena Pitch & Putt 23 km (14 mi), Ballinascorney Golf Club 22 km (14 mi), Beaverstown Golf Club 6 km (4 mi), Ballybane Par 3 Golf 22 km (14 mi), Ballyboughal Pitch & Putt 8 km (5 mi), Black Bush Golf Club 22 km (14 mi), Burrow Golf Course 23 km (14 mi), Balheary Par 3 2 km (1 mi), Balbriggan Golf Club 15 km (9 mi), Bellewstown Golf Course 23 km (14 mi) and Ashbourne Golf Club 12 km (7 mi). Interesting historical ruins and places that are worth a visit are Bathhouse, Andrews Corn Mill, Abandoned Cottages, Bluebell Church ruins, Calbeck Castle and Artane Church in ruins. Fairways Mall, Clarehall Shopping Centre, Airside Shopping Centre, Old Post Office Business Centre, Donabate Town Centre, Swords Pavillions and Boroimhe Shopping Center are malls in the city if you want to do some shopping. To watch and experience football, sports and concerts etc. you can visit Morton Stadium (Santry Stadium).
Nearby destinations, Swords
Compare car hire and cheap van rental in airports nearby: Cheap Car Hire Dublin Airport. There are no hidden fees or free cancellations/amendments up to 24-48 hours before you are supposed to pick up the car in Swords. Rent a car in cities in the region: Compare Car Hire Dublin, Cheap Car Rental Dún Laoghaire, Rental Cars Tallaght, Drogheda and Dundalk.
Car rental companies in Swords, Ireland
Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, National, Enterprise and Alamo are the companies we compare in the city and in the region to find the best price. You can usually find the largest selection at airports such as Dublin Airport. The large companies usually have offices adjacent to the airport.
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