Address:
Arrivals Hall, Cork, XX, Ireland
Phone:
(353) 214 314000
Hours of Operation:
Sun - Sat 7:00 AM - 11:45 PM
If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a short walk to the car lot.
Cancellation Policy
Supplemental Liability Insurance is not available at this location.
Damage Waiver
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Damage Waiver reduces the amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage if the vehicle is damaged (or the amount you pay to replace any keys, accessories or vehicle documents that are lost, stolen or damaged).
The amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss, and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Normally between EUR 21.56 and EUR 34.05 per day (if not included as standard)
If you choose not to purchase CDW you are assuming financial responsibility up to the full value of the rental car. You must also provide proof of coverage by a third party. A hold for EUR 5000.00 will be placed on your credit card and a EUR 30.00 administration fee will be added to your rental.
Super Damage Waiver (SCDW)
An excess reduction product which reduces your damage waiver excess to zero (or, if higher, the amount shown on your Rental Agreement Form) on cars.
Normally between EUR 24.00 and EUR 32.00 per day
Theft Protection waiver (TP)
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Theft Protection waiver reduces the amount you pay if the vehicle is stolen during the rental period.
The amount you pay will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss, and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Normally EUR 10.21 (if not included as standard)
Super Theft Protection waiver (STP)
An excess reduction product which reduces your theft protection excess to zero on cars
Super Theft Protection waiver is included with Excess Reduction if purchased.
Windscreen protection
This protection reduces the amount you pay to zero if the windscreen is damaged while you’re renting the vehicle. Having windscreen protection also means you won’t pay a Damage/Loss/Repair Processing Fee.
Normally EUR 6.00 per day
We accept:
Debit cards may be used to prepay at the time of booking, but the renter must present a credit card when picking up the car.
We also do not accept cash.
Unless confirmed otherwise, the amount of the pre-authorisation taken on pick-up of the rental vehicle is calculated as follows:
The Excess Amount:
Car Group | Excess Amount |
A, B, L, N | EUR 2000.00 |
C, P | EUR 2500.00 |
D, O | EUR 3000.00 |
F, M | EUR 3500.00 |
G, H, I, J, K | EUR 4000.00 |
Debit cards are not accepted.
Requirement to bring a valid driving licence with you.
In the Republic of Ireland, all drivers must bring their valid licence with them.
Minimum licence requirements
All drivers must have held their licences for at least 2 years from the date of pick-up. Additionally, all drivers must have been eligible to hold valid licence for a minimum of 8 to 12 years depending on car group.
If a licence does not show the driver has held it for the minimum period, then they must provide evidence, such as:
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Covers the driver of the vehicle and personal items in the vehicle in the event of an accident. Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:
Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten Chubb Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions.
Normally EUR 8.00 per day
Additional drivers must be approved and specified on the Rental Agreement Form. You must not let anyone else drive the vehicle.
All additional drivers must meet our driving licence and ID requirements (additional driver surcharges may also apply).
If we agree to additional drivers, any fees and surcharges will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
You will be responsible for all costs – whether they’re down to you or your additional drivers. It is your responsibility to make sure all additional drivers read the terms set out in the Rental Agreement carefully before they drive the vehicle.
We charge a fee for every Additional Driver we allow to drive the vehicle. The price is EUR 11.35 per day, per driver.
No Smoking Policy / Valeting Fee
Budget maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness and operate a no smoking policy in all our vehicles. Customers who return a vehicle that is excessively dirty or that requires valeting due to tobacco smoke will be subject to a minimum fee of EUR 100.00.
Minimum driver age restrictions
There are no minimum age restrictions in the Republic of Ireland. However, you must meet the Minimum licence requirements.
Maximum driver age restrictions
When you book, you'll be told if there are any maximum age restrictions for the vehicle you request. If you're not sure, please check your booking confirmation email or call the reservations team.
Customers over 76 years are eligible to rent with the following specific conditions:
Customers requiring further clarification of our licence requirements please email us at reservations@budget.ie
To cancel your booking use the websites Manage Booking facility. If you cancel 48 hours prior to your pickup time there will be no charge. Cancellation after this time or if you do not pick up the car will incur a fee of EUR 30.00
Budget cars can be driven into Northern Ireland without restriction but may not be taken outside the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland. Cross border Fee of 34.00 EUR per rental will apply.
Estimated total includes base rate, taxes, and surcharges. Items such as coupon discounts, child safety seats and gas are NOT included in the estimated total. Optional coverages and one-way fees are subject to tax in certain locations. This tax is not reflected in the Estimated Total.
Estimated total is subject to change based upon exchange rates at the time of rental.
Renters who wish to extend their rental may contact our reservations department. Renters may be required to visit a rental station to sign the updated rental agreement. Extra days will be charged based on the local rate at the time the extension is made.
Fines and charges
If a fine or charge is sent to us because you haven't paid a charge or complied with the law, we will take payment for:
Keeping the vehicle interior clean
Please note the following:
Toll Roads
All toll payments are the renter's responsibility and should be paid directly to the toll operators.
Customers travelling on the m50 in Dublin should be aware there is a barrier-free tolling system (eflow) between junction 6 and junction 7. The vehicle
registration number is recorded to facilitate payment by the means listed below, there are no toll booths.
As the renter of the vehicle, you are responsible for payment of this charge. Payment must be made before 8pm on the day following your journey. Details on toll payments can be found here: www.budget.ie/tolls
Fuel charges - traditional fuel (diesel or petrol) and hybrid vehicles
Returning the vehicle
Unless you agreed a different refuelling option (see below), you must return the vehicle to us with the same amount of fuel it had in it when you picked it up usually a full tank as shown on the factory-installed fuel gauge or automatically logged in respect of connected cars. We recommend you fill up as close to the return location as you can on the return date and keep the receipt to show us. If you don't return the vehicle with a full tank and you can't show us a receipt for fuel we will charge you.
Fully electric vehicles
We charge a fixed amount dependent on the battery life showing on the factory-installed battery gauge. This is the "Pay on Return" rate. The amounts charged are set out below:
Battery Charge | Fixed Cost (inclusive of VAT) |
If you return the electric vehicle with 70% or more battery charge*. | No Cost |
If you return the electric vehicle with between 0% - 69% battery charge. | EUR 100.00 |
Specific information is not available at this time.
Rates
Budget Car Rental reserves the right to amend price structures without notice. Prices quoted at time of booking however are guaranteed. Internet rates cannot be used in conjunction with any offline offers.
Availability
Vehicle models illustrated on this site are for guidance only. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that a vehicle from the group reserved is available, we reserve the right to substitute an alternative similar model.
Unlimited Mileage
Budget have no mileage restrictions.
Barrier Free Tolling on the M50 motorway
It is the renters responsibility to ensure all due tolls are paid within the correct time frame. More information about barrier free tolling is available at the counter.
Fuel Policy
For your convenience your car will be supplied with a full tank of fuel which you will be asked to pay for when picking up the car. If you return the car full you will be refunded the cost of the fuel.
If you want to pick up the vehicle and return it to a different location, an additional fee will be payable.
If you asked for a one-way rental when you booked, the fee will be included in your total rental price.
If you didn't ask for a one-way rental when you booked and you want to return the vehicle to a different location in the same country, you can expect pay an additional fee of between EUR 65.00 and EUR 150.00.
Drop offs at a different location must be agreed with us in advance. Please contact us if you would like to understand what additional fee will apply to a one-way rental in circumstances where it didn't form part of your original rental agreement.
If you did not request a one-way rental but return the vehicle to a different location, you will be charged a one-way fee at the 'pay at location' prices available on the day you return the vehicle.
GPS (satellite navigation system)
The fee for renting a GPS is EUR 15.00 per day. If the GPS is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between EUR 100.00 and EUR 150.00 on top of the hire fee.
Budget Travel Partner
Budget Travel Partner service provides assistance from language translation to lost property services and much more. We provide this service on behalf of a third party and will provide you with details when you pick up the vehicle.
The fee for Budget Travel Partner service will depend on where you are renting but you can expect it to cost between EUR 9.00 a day.
Car seats
We offer baby, infant and child seats. A baby seat is typically suitable for a child from birth to 12 months old and weighing no more than 13 kilos. An infant seat is typically suitable for a child aged 9 months to 4 years old and weighing between 9 and 18 kilos. A child seat is typically suitable for a child aged 4 to 11 years old and weighing between 15 and 36 kilos.
In some rental locations, we may arrange for a third party to fit the seat for you. But remember, it is always your responsibility to check the seat is fitted correctly before you drive away.
The fee for renting a seat is EUR 45.40 per rental.
If the seat is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between EUR 100.00 and EUR 150.00 on top of the hire fee.
In Terminal Pick-Up
In terminal pick-up at Dublin Airport can be pre-booked for EUR 25.00 per rental.
Carbon Offset Donation
Offset the carbon footprint of your car rental EUR 1.00 per rental
Taking your vehicle outside the country
You are not allowed to take your vehicle outside the country.
If you want to drive into Northern Ireland, your rental will be subject to a cross border fee of EUR 34.00, and you must agree this with us in advance of travel. This fee covers cross border vehicle retrieval in case of breakdown. Budget vehicles may not be taken outside of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
In the event of a breakdown caused by customer fault (or where the breakdown takes place in an unpermitted country)
In these circumstances you will be charged a "call out" charge for our partners to come out and provide assistance "roadside". This charge is between EUR 200.00 and EUR 400.00.