Car Rental from Dublin to Belfast

Rental companies on this route offer 2 pickup locations in Dublin:

• DUBLIN AIRPORT

  In Terminal
• Dublin Airport

  In Terminal

Late spring through early autumn, especially May to September, is best for the mildest weather and longer days. Summer is lively, while spring and autumn are often less crowded and still pleasant.

Petrol around Dublin currently costs roughly 1.8 EUR per litre.

Dublin’s center has limited parking and it’s expensive, often about €3–€5+ per hour in garages and meters. Park-and-ride is generally the better option for most visitors.

No general road tolls on the main routes out of Dublin, but drivers can encounter tolls on some motorways and bridges nearby. There is no city congestion charge for standard outbound travel.

Dublin does not have a citywide low-emission zone or sticker requirement for rental cars. Usual traffic and parking restrictions apply, with some local access limits in specific streets or areas.

Good short detours include Howth, Malahide, and the Wicklow Mountains with the village of Enniskerry.

Dublin has generally mild winters with occasional frost or light snow, but snow is usually limited. Winter tyres are not typically required, and there are no mountain passes nearby.

In Dublin, drive on the left and be very careful at roundabouts and when turning across traffic. Narrow streets, bus lanes, and aggressive parking enforcement are common, and speed cameras are used on major routes.

The main airport is about 10 km from central Dublin.