MAXIMUM RENTAL LENGTH.  

Irish Tax Laws restrict rental days to a maximum of 34 days.

 

QUALIFICATION TO RENT A COUNTY CAR

 

DRIVING EXPERIENCE: Renter must be over 25 years of age and under 70 years. Those between 21 years of age and 25 and those between 70 and 79 may be rented to, subject to special conditions.
Renters 21 to 25 and 70 to 79 will be accepted if they have a current driving license issued in a country where driving is on the left side. An additional Fee will apply to this driving group.
Renters under 25 and over 70 must produce a note from their insurance company showing that they have been driving accident free for the past five years.

 

EXTRA DRIVER. When a rental is 7 days or more a second driver may be added. Rentals under 7 days in length may have a second driver only where both drivers have licenses issued in a country where driving is on the left hand side of the road. Additional charge of €7.00 per day applies for the entire rental period.

 

DRIVING ABILITY ASSESSMENT.   Drivers may be subject to a pre rental driving ability assessment.

 

DRIVING CONVICTIONS.  Renters who have been convicted of a major driving offence in the past five years will not be accepted.

 

MINIMUM AGE FOR VEHICLE GROUPS

 

Groups	Minimum Age
A, B, C (Small, Medium Manual) E, F      (Small Medium Automatic)	21   (25 for renters licensed in country where driving is on right)
D, H, L  (Large Vehicles)             (People Carrier)	26     (28 for renters licensed in country where driving is on right)
K, N           (Minibuses, Luxury)	30
V,W,X  (Cargo Vans)	21  Using Renter’s Own Insurance (30 For Renters using County Insurance)

The insurance is subject to an excess of €2,000.00 irrespective of how the damage is caused.   This excess must be prepaid at commencement of rental and will be refunded if no damage at termination.   Refunds will only be processed 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday excluding Irish Public Holidays.

 

SECURITY COMMITMENT - CREDIT CARD.    Renter is required to leave a security commitment at commencement of rental.   A CREDIT CARD BELONGING TO THE RENTER IS MANDATORY TO PROCESS A SECURITY COMMITMENT.   Debit cards, personal cheques, or payment methods other than credit cards are NOT acceptable as a security commitment.   

ANOTHER PERSON’S CREDIT CARD.  With PRIOR APPROVAL, a credit card, belonging to ANOTHER PERSON, WHO MUST BE PRESENT AT TIME OF RENTAL WITH PHOTO ID (PASSPORT) AND ADDRESS VERIFICATION (RECENT UTILITY BILL).  CREDIT CARD WILL be imprinted on the rental contract and ENTERED IN DATA RECORDS.   The Credit Card Holder must sign the rental contract and agree to all terms.

 

CREDIT CARD PRE AUTHORIZATION. A Pre Authorization of a minimum of €350.00 and up to Insurance/Waiver Excess will be processed at commencement of rental.   Card holder must agree to the terms and conditions and sign THE RENTAL CONTRACT.  A pre-authorization will be held on the credit card and this pre-authorization will not be processed if there are no additional charges or driving violations (rental extensions, damage, parking, speeding tickets, tolls or any other charges due under the terms of the rental contract).

RELEASE OF CREDIT CARD PRE AUTHORIZATION.   Pre authorization will be released by the Credit Card holder’s own bank.   County Car Rentals will not be responsible for expediting the release of any un-processed pre-authorization.

SAFE USEAGE POLICY.    In the interest of Safety on Irish Roads, and to prevent vehicle abuse, vehicles rented on an unlimited kilometres basis will be subject to a kilometres ceiling as follows:  

Rentals driven in excess of Ceiling Average will be charged at 30 cents per kilometre.

 

Rent Days          Ceiling Average Kilometres (per Day)

1 to 4                  240

5 to 7                  190

8 plus                 160

 

Overall Kilometre Ceiling 2900 per Rental

 

SELECTING A COUNTY VEHICLE

 

Seating:

All County’s cars have seats for five people.   The smaller Cars will not be comfortable for more than two people; we have listed the groups with suggested comfortable seating.

If you wish to carry more than five people then you should consider a Group L People Carrier.   People Carriers will take up to five adults and two children for a total of seven.  Be careful in choosing this group with a seven seat configuration, as rear leg space will be restricted and luggage space will fit only one small case!   This Group can have the two rear seats folded down and will take five people in great comfort with five cases.

For maximum seating, Group K Minibus will accommodate eight adults with eight cases.    Minibuses are great for Golfers!

 

Luggage:

When touring you will have luggage with you.  It is essential to book a vehicle that will accommodate your luggage in the boot.  (Case size refers to average size cases)  Ireland is no different from any Country, if luggage is visible; it is most likely to be stolen from an unattended vehicle. Have your luggage in the boot before starting your journey, do not wait to place it in the boot when you stop, even at remote viewing areas.

 

Vehicle Size: 

Larger vehicles are more comfortable.  Most vehicles have high performance four cylinder engines, which give good performance and good fuel consumption.  Distances in Ireland are not great.    Most scenic roads are narrow, and winding, and smaller cars have an advantage.  

 

Fuel Use: 

Although Fuel is sold in Litres in Ireland, fuel consumption figures are still calculated in miles per gallon M.P.G.!  (It’s an Irish Thing!)  Fuel consumption figures are for average driving and may vary with different drivers.

 

Doors:

All doors are counted.    Three and Five doors include the rear hatch back door.

Vehicle model types are typical for each group.  

Vehicle Group Guarantee:

A specific car make or model is never guaranteed, only a vehicle within a particular group.   In the rare event of the depot not having a vehicle within your pre-booked group, you will be offered a car from the next higher County group at no extra cost.    County may change typical vehicles in a Group as New Models and Model Upgrades occur.

 

 

 

Voluntary Upgrade

If, on arriving at the County depot, you decide to upgrade to a higher group to that which you have pre-booked and pre-paid, you must pay an extra charge for the “voluntary upgrade”. The extra cost is calculated from the difference between the prevailing local rate of the two groups and is payable directly to County. 

 

COUNTY FLEET:

County Group	CAR TYPE	Engine c.c.	Typical Models All vehicles Standard Shift Unless noted  AUTO	Transmission	Doors	Seats	Luggage	Fuel M.P.G.
A	EBMN   Economy Standard	900- 1000	DAIHATSU CHARADE FIAT PANDA FORD KA	STANDARD	3	3	1.0	40-55
B	ECMN   Compact  Standard	1100- 1200	TOYOTA YARIS VW POLO FORD FIESTA NISSAN MICRA	STANDARD	5	4	2.0	30-50
C	CDMN   Mid Size Standard	1300-1400	TOYOTA AURIS FIAT GRANDE SEAT IBIZA FORD FOCUS HATCH SEAT CORDOBA VW GOLF	STANDARD	4	4	2.5	35-40
D	IDMN   Full Size Standard	1400-1600	TOYOTA COROLLA TOYOTA AVENSIS NISSAN ALMERA NISSAN TIIDA A3, A4, B CLASS	STANDARD	4	5	3	30-50
E	ECAN   Economy Automatic	900-1100	NISSAN MICRA  AUTO FORD FIESTA AUTO OPEL CORSA AUTO	AUTOMATIC	3	3	1.5	35 - 50
F	CDAN   Mid Size Automatic	1300-1500	SEAT IBIZA AUTO SEAT CORDOBA AUTO OPEL ASTRA AUTO	AUTOMATIC	4	4	2.0	30-50
H	IWMN   Station Wagon) Standard	1500-1600	TOYOTA AVENSIS ESTATE FORD MONDEO ESTATE	STANDARD	4	5	5	26 - 38
L	FVMR   People Carrier Standard	1800 -2200	TOYOTA VERSO SEAT ALHAMBRA	STANDARD PEOPLE CARRIER	4	7 PASS    NO CASES	5 PASS  5 CASES	25-35
K	SVMN   Minibus Standard	2200	TOYOTA MINIBUS 8 PAX INCLUDING DRIVER	STANDARD MINIBUS	4	8	8	25-30
N	LDAR   Luxury Automatic	2000	MERCEDES E CLASS AUTO	AUTOMATIC LUXURY	4	5	3	24-30

 

 

 

 

 

BOOKING A COUNTY CAR

It is always advisable to pre-book a County Car prior to arrival into Ireland.  Excellent advance booking rates are available.. 

County Car Rentals has a network of Agents World Wide who are familiar with our product and service.    They can pre book a vehicle and arrange for pre-payment of some or most of the charges at best value.

Insurances, Waivers, Protections issued by Companies outside of Ireland do not apply to the rental vehicle, there is no direct cover arranged with County Car Rentals.  Whatever arrangement exists is between the renter and the issuing Company. 

RENTER’S RIGHT TO DECLINE INSURANCES, WAIVERS, PROTECTIONS

County Car Rentals permits renter to decline Insurances, Waivers, Protections offered by County Car Rentals.

RENTER’S RESPONSIBILITIES IF DECLINING INSURANCES, WAIVERS, PROTECTIONS

If renter declines Insurance, Waivers, Protections offered by County Car Rentals and renter does not transfer cover by an Irish based Insurance Company, then renter personally assumes total financial responsibility for damage to or loss of the rental vehicle and will be charged by County Car Rentals for all damage to or loss of the rental vehicle.  

RENTER’S BOND REQUIREMENTS

If renter declines Insurances, Waivers, Protections offered by County Car Rentals, then, at commencement of rental, renter will be required to leave a bond of €15,000 or the value of the vehicle whichever is greater, and this must be deposited with County Car Rentals.  This will be held as guarantee for renter’s commitment to pay for damage to or loss of the rental vehicle.   This bond must be in the form of Euro Cash or Bank Guarantee.   Credit Cards, Personal Cheques or other forms of payment for bond are not acceptable.    Refunds of bond will only be made if vehicle is returned undamaged.   Refund will be made only at County Car Rentals Head Office Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

USE OF VEHICLE FOR HIRE OR REWARD

Rental Vehicle may not be used for hire or reward for carriage of Passengers and goods.    No Insurance applies in this case.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RENTAL CHARGES

(For Pre Booking there are Excellent Value Packages incorporating many of the charges)

 

Item	Charges
Basic Rental.  This covers the rental of the vehicle with one driver and unlimited kilometres over three days.    Basic Rental charges also include Liability Insurance.	Rates will vary Best Rates available with Pre-Bookings
Liability Insurance. This is the most important insurance cover you will require in Ireland.  It covers the driver against claims by third parties for property and injury claims.    This insurance does not cover the rental vehicle for damages.	This Insurance is mandatory in Ireland and is included in the Basic Rental Charge
Collision Damage Waiver   (CDW) Discount rates may apply where combined with Basic Rental.   Payment for C.D.W covers the rental vehicle in the event of damage by the renter or by another vehicle.    Without this cover the renter will be responsible for all damages to the rental vehicle.     We recommend that this cover be taken.  C.D.W is subject to an excess. The excess will be higher for Higher Risk Drivers (under 25 or over 70, and all drivers from country where driving is not on left) Note: Collision Damage Waiver Does Not Apply if the Renter uses or permits the vehicle to be used in a reckless, careless or wanton manner, or is in violation of Irish Road Law or has consumption of Alcohol or prescribed substances.  In this case renter will be responsible for all damage to the vehicle. Excess May be abbreviated to Deductible or DED on Rental Contract	Groups   Rate/Day  Excess    High Risk                                                                               Excess   A – C       €10.00        €900         €1,500                           D – F       €14.00        €1,200       €2,000        G -  L          G - L        €17.00        €1,900        €2,500
THEFT PROTECTION   (T.P.) Payment for Theft Protection covers the rented vehicle in the event that it is stolen or damaged while attempted to be stolen.     This cover does not apply if the renter leaves the vehicle unlocked, or parked in an unsecured area or leave the keys unsecured. This does not cover theft of renter’s property.  An excess applies.  We recommend that T.P. be taken out. Excess May be abbreviated to Deductible or DED on Rental Contract	Groups   Rate/Day  Excess                                                            A – C       €6.00        €550                                   D – F       €6.00        €850           G - N         €6.00      €1150
Master Cover (MC)  Payment for Master Cover reduces the CDW and TP excess to a nominal amount.  We recommend that this cover be taken. The excess will be higher for higher risk drivers (under 25 or over 70, and all drivers from country where driving is not on left) Note: Master Cover Does Not Apply if the Renter uses or permits the vehicle to be used in a reckless, careless or wanton manner, or is in violation of Irish Road Law or has consumption of Alcohol or prescribed substances. In this case renter will be responsible for all damage to the vehicle. Excess May be abbreviated to Deductible or DED on Rental Contract	Groups Rate/Day  Excess         High Risk                                 Reduced      Excess                                 To:               Reduced                                                      To:          A - C     €10.00          €150            € 700   D-F        D – F    €12.00         €250              €  900   G-L        G – L   €14.00         €400              €1000
EXTRA DRIVER  Basic Rental covers one driver.   Extra Drivers can be added at an extra charge. Rentals Less than 7 Days may only have a Second Driver where the driver is from a country with driving on the left. Maximum Extra Driver’s is one. Extra Drivers, are subject to the same conditions as the renter.	€7.00 Per Day For entire duration of rental
TYRE AND WINDSCREEN PROTECTION (TWP)   Payment for TWP covers the Tyres for Punctures and Windscreen Cracks and Replacement.  Does not apply for collision with potholes, side of road, driving while tyre is deflated or any other collision.   We recommend that this protection be taken.	Days         Rate/Day   1-3               €6.00   4+                €4.00
PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE (PAI)   PAI provides extra cover for the driver and passengers for permanent total disablement, loss of eyes or limbs as a result of an accident in the car.	€6.00  - PER DAY
CROSS BORDER PREMIUM This charge covers the vehicle if a renter takes the vehicle between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.	€ 25.00   - PER RENTAL
LOCATION CHARGE This is a charge to cover local taxes and overheads at the location where the County Car is collected.	€25.00 - PER RENTAL
CHILDREN’S  SEATS County Children Seats are offered in three Categories.    It is a Legal requirement that all Children under 12 must be in a secure belted seat in the rear of the vehicle. 1. Infant Seat. (Up to 6 or 8 months)  This is a Rear-facing Seat and is secured with the vehicle’s seat belt system. 2. Child Seat  (8 months to approximately 4 years)  This seat is incorporated in the Vehicle’s Rear Seat Belt System and the child is buckled in with three-point buckle. 3. Booster Seat (approximately 4 years and up).    This is a booster platform with no back placed on the flat surface of a rear seat.  The child sits on it with the child’s back supported on the rear seat, and the child is buckled in with the cars rear seat belt. For Legal Reasons, County Car Rental Staff will not install the seat in the vehicle. This must be done by the renter.	€10.00   PER DAY (1-3 DAYS)     €5.00   PER DAY  (4 + DAYS)
CHILDREN’S SEAT DEPOSIT A deposit is required to be paid at commencement of rental and will be refunded upon return of the children seat in a clean and undamaged condition. If seats are returned in a soiled or damaged condition no refund will be made.  In this case renter may retain the seat. County will solely decide on the returned child seat condition	€100.00 PER SEAT
LOCAL ONE WAY Dublin Area is the most popular and best value port of entry into Ireland.   County offer best value when renting from Dublin.	PER RENTAL Dublin Airport/Dublin North to Dun Laoghaire Ferry Port :        €35.00 Dublin Airport/Dublin North to Dublin South/Dun Laoghaire:    €30.00        Dublin South / Dun Laoghaire to Dublin Airport/Dublin North                       1 – 3 days rentals      €50.00,                       4+ days rentals         €30.00. Dublin South/Dun Laoghaire to Dun Laoghaire Ferry Port:         €5.00        Dun Laoghaire Ferry Port to Dublin South/Dun Laoghaire :   €5.00           Dun Laoghaire Ferry Port to Dun Laoghaire Ferry Park:        €10.00                Dun Laoghaire Ferry Port to Dublin Airport/Dublin North:   €30.00
ONE WAY TO Shannon Airport, Cork Airport, Knock Airport, Rosslare Ferryport County offers rentals at These locations.  Prices and overall value will not be as good as Dublin.	Requires prior written approval. For Rentals over 7 days minimum             €155.00. No other Return Locations are permitted.  Vehicles returned elsewhere will incur a large location recovery fee, (minimum €500.00)
OUT OF AGE DRIVER SURCHARGE 21 to 24  and 70 to 79 Drivers 21 to 24 and 70 to 79 must be from a country with driving on the left-hand side.    They must also produce a note from their insurance company showing that they have been driving accident free for the past five years.  A surcharge will apply to this driving group.	€11.00   PER DAY
FUEL.  Vehicles are supplied full of fuel and this is to be pre-paid.  Vehicle must not be refilled prior to return.	Cost of pre-fuelling  varies by vehicle group
SATELLITE NAVIGATION UNITS (GPS) A deposit is required to be paid at commencement of rental and will be refunded upon return of the GPS Unit.	1 to 3 days                €11 per day 4 day +                      €9 per day   Plus deposit of €300 to be left at start of rental.

 

GEOGRAPHICAL DRIVING LIMITS. County Car Rentals vehicles may not be taken outside the republic of Ireland into Northern Ireland without our prior written approval and payment of fee.  

UNAUTHORIZED TAKING.   
VEHICLES MAY NOT BE TAKEN OUTSIDE THE ISLAND OF IRELAND.   NO INSURANCE APPLIES OUTSIDE THE ISLAND OF IRELAND.     

Unauthorized taking charge will be made as follows:

	Fee	Unauthorized Taking Charge
Northern Ireland	25.00	250.00
Wales, England, Scotland	N/A	750.00
Elsewhere	N/A	2,250.00

COLLECTING A COUNTY CAR:

Most arrivals into Ireland are through Dublin.   County has depots in

Dublin Airport,

Dublin North,

Dublin South,

Dun Laoghaire,

Dun Laoghaire Ferry Port.

 

 

 

RENTAL COLLECTION WAIT TIME:    County will hold vehicle for one hour from the time supplied at booking.   If there is any delay, renter should contact County with a minimum of four hours notice.   County will hold vehicle, subject to availability, provided the rental start time is within depot opening hours.   Renter will be responsible for rental payment from the time of the original booking.   For renters arriving off flights or ferries, County will hold vehicle for one hour from actual arrival time provided that Arrival Flight Number or Arrival Ferry Number has been advised at time of booking.   If flight or ferry is delayed, County will hold vehicle, subject to availability, for one hour after actual arrival time provided this is within Depot Opening Hours and that Arrival Flight Number or Arrival Ferry Number has been advised at time of booking.   For delayed renters arriving outside Depot Opening hours, County will hold vehicle, subject to availability, for next Depot Opening time.

 

 

NO-SHOW:

If renter is delayed in collecting their car, they should contact the County depot where they are collecting the car.  If the reserved vehicle has not been collected after 1 hour of the reserved collection time, the reservations will automatically be cancelled.   Please note that no refund is made on no-shows.

 

PRE RENTAL VEHICLE CONDITION

At vehicle collection, renter will be supplied with a Pre Rental Vehicle Condition Report listing any pre existing damage to the vehicle.   Renter will be asked to inspect the vehicle condition and sign off the report.    This report will be used when checking in the vehicle after rental return.

 

 

COLLECTION DETAILS

 

Dublin Airport.   

Open All Days 06:00 to 22.30 (except Christmas and New Year closing) for Pre Booked customers Only - Flight number must be advised in advance.

On arrival proceed to County Car Rentals Airport Desk in the Pre-Booked Car Rental Section immediately to the right as you emerge from Customs.

Paperwork will be completed and customer then taken by Courtesy Shuttle to County Depot at the Clarion Hotel in Dublin Airport.

If the Airport Desk is unattended, lift County Courtesy Free Phone on desk, for immediate assistance.  

If you have any difficulty phone local 844 5691n arrival proceed to the County Car

 

Dublin City North

Open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00, Saturday 09:00 to 15:00, Sundays and Public Holidays - Closed.

Proceed to the County Car Rental Desk in the Clarion Hotel, Cloughran, North Dublin.   Paperwork will be completed and customer given car from this depot. 

If you have any difficulty phone local 844 5691

 

Dublin City South

Open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:30, Saturday 09:00 to 15:30, Sunday and Irish Public Holidays 10:00 to 11:30

Proceed to Depot at Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire. (Beside Bakers Corner)

Paperwork will be completed and customer given car from this depot

If you have any difficulty phone local 235 2030

 

Dun Laoghaire    

Open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:30, Saturday 09:00 to 15:30, Sunday and Irish Public Holidays 10:00 to 11:30

Proceed to Depot at Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire. (Beside Bakers Corner)

Paperwork will be completed and customer given car from this depot

If you have any difficulty phone local 235 2030

 

Dun Laoghaire Ferry Port  

Open all days 06:00 to 22:30 (except Christmas and New Year closing) for Customers arriving off Ferries only- Sailing Number must be Advised in Advance

County Representative meets customers as they arrive out of the customs area.

Customers are taken to the nearby Dun Laoghaire County Depot and paperwork completed. and customer given car from this depot.

If you have any difficulty phone local 235 2030

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IRISH PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2008:

 

New Years Day                         1 January

St Patrick’s Day                        17 March

Good Friday                          21 March

Easter Monday                         24 March

May Day                                   5 May

June Holiday                             2 June

August Holiday                       4 August

October Holiday                       27 October

Christmas Day                          25 December

St Stephen’s Day                   26 December

 

 

 

RETURNING A COUNTY CAR

Vehicles may only be returned to the Designated Location listed On the Rental Contract.  Returning to any other locations without agreement will incur substantial charges.

If returning outside Office Hours Vehicle will be checked in at next opening time.   County Return Locations are under Close Circuit TV Security.

 

AMENDING OR EXTENDING A RENTAL:

Amendment or Extension of rental must be arranged and agreed directly with County Car Rentals.   This is subject to vehicle availability.   Charges for additional days will be calculated at the local daily rate, payable direct to County.

 

RENTAL RETURNS GRACE PERIOD.   A Grace Period of 59 minutes beyond the rental return time on the date of return will be allowed free of charge, provided County is advised in advance, and that this is within Depot Opening Hours.   Rentals returning beyond this period will be charged for an extra day at Local Rates.

 

CHECKING RETURNED VEHICLES. 

 Returned vehicles will not be finally checked, until the bodywork and interior are clean.    It is recommended that prior to return, vehicles are cleaned free of road film, and the interior cleaned, otherwise it is County’s policy to wash and clean the returned vehicle at a later time, before finally checking the vehicle.

If vehicle is returned outside Depot Opening Hours then the customer agrees to accept vehicle return condition check on next Depot Opening Hours as follows:

Return Depot Opening Hours.

Dublin Airport / Dublin City North.   Mon to Fri - 09:00 to 17:00; Sat - 09:00 to 16:00; Sundays and Public Holidays- Closed

Dun Laoghaire / Dublin City South   Mon to Fri - 09:00 to 18:00; Sat - 09:00 to 16:00; Sundays and Public Holidays- 10:00 to 12:00

Dun Laoghaire Ferry Port   No County Staff for return – Vehicle checked on return to County Depot in next Opening Hours.

 

EARLY RETURN OF RENTAL VEHICLE.   Should renter wish to return the rental vehicle earlier than booked, County Car Rentals should be contacted in advance.   Please note that once a rental has commenced, no refund is made on any unused rental days.

 

RETURN DETAILS

 

Dublin Airport. 

Available 24 hours per day.

Proceed to County Depot at Dublin Airport Clarion Hotel.    Park and lock vehicle in designated parking space in the side or rear Hotel Car Park.  Leave keys at County Desk in Hotel.    County Shuttle or Clarion Hotel Shuttle will bring renter to Airport Terminal.  Clarion Hotel Shuttle runs every half hour 24 hours per day.    Return vehicle at least 2 ½ hour prior to departure flight time.

 

 

Dublin City North.       

Available 24 hours per day.

Proceed to County Depot at Dublin Airport Clarion Hotel.    Park and lock vehicle in designated parking space in the side or rear Hotel Car Park.  Leave keys at County Desk in Hotel.   

 

 

Dun Laoghaire Ferry Terminal (In Terminal)

Available 08:00 to 21:30 all days to County Returns Area in Ferry Port Underground Car Park.    Lock Vehicle and deposit Keys in Car Rental Key Box in Terminal

 

Dun Laoghaire

Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire.(Beside Bakers Corner)

Depot Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30, Saturday 09:00 to 15: 30, Sunday and Bank Holidays 10.00 to 11.30.   Vehicle may be returned 08:00 to 21:00.  

If returning outside Depot Hours, the adjacent Esso Petrol Station will open the County Compound Gates.   Lock Vehicle and return Keys through Depot  Door Key Drop.

 

Dublin City South

Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire.(Beside Bakers Corner)

Depot Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30, Saturday 09:00 to 15: 30, Sunday and Bank Holidays 10.00 to 11.30.   Vehicle may be returned 08:00 to 21:00.  

If returning outside Depot Hours, the adjacent Esso Petrol Station will open the County Compound Gates.   Lock Vehicle and return Keys through Depot  Door Key Drop.

 

Shannon Airport, Cork Airport, Knock Airport.

(Only with prior written Agreement)

Vehicles may be returned at any time.  Return vehicle to National Car Rentals Car Returns Park.  Leave keys with National Car Rentals representative.   Note Row Number, and phone County Head Office with Toll free Number provided to advise on return location and time.   If County is not immediately advised of return and location then renter will be responsible for Parking Fees and Recovery Costs.

 

Rosslare Ferry port

(Only with prior written Agreement)

Vehicles may be returned at any time.  Return vehicle to Public Car Park.   Lock Keys and Parking Ticket in Boot.   Note Row Number, and phone County Head Office with Toll free Number provided to advise on return location and time.   If County is not immediately advised of return and location then renter will be responsible for Parking Fees and Recovery Costs.

 

 

INCORRECT FUEL

Should renter or another put wrong fuel in the vehicle, all fees relating to this will be charged for.

Speeding, Parking, Fines, Tolls, are the responsibility of the renter. County accepts no responsibility for any fine or payment. The renter is obliged to inform County of any fines, parking tickets or tolls incurred, issued whilst the renter is using the vehicle

 

DRIVING A COUNTY CAR IN IRELAND

 

Driving is on the left.   

Ireland is well served with a network of motorways and well-paved secondary roads.       Ireland is approximately 550 kilometres North to South and 300 kilometres East to West.    Driving distances in Ireland are not great.    Allow plenty of time for your journeys, scenic roads are winding and there is a lot to stop and see along the way.     Traffic in large towns can be congested as main roads generally go through them, so allow plenty of time especially if returning to Dublin Airport.

 

Road Signs and Fuel

Roads signs in Ireland will be familiar, as Ireland, like most countries, use similar signs.

Petrol Stations are numerous with most opening 7 AM to 11 PM and many have 24-hour operations.   Most Petrol Stations have Convenience Stores, which stock snack food and drink items.

 

 

Safe Driving

At commencement of rental, County provides each renter with a process to greatly reduce their risk of road accident.   In the past seven years since County introduced this process, County’s accident rate has reduced to the lowest ever level ever recorded by the major Car Rental Insurer.   This process is particularly suited to those who are not used to driving on the left and is presented in a universal language code.

 

 

 

HELP ON THE ROAD

 

Mechanical Assistance:

In the event of a breakdown, all County vehicles are covered by either the manufacturers warranty or 24 hour Automobile Association roadside assistance.   No Repairs work may be carried out without the prior approval of County Car Rentals who will issue a Repair Purchase Order.  Please ensure you keep photocopies of receipts.

Toll Free (Republic Of Ireland) 1800 667788,

Toll Free (Northern Ireland) 0800 667788,

 

Help line:

If you experience any problems during your rental, please contact County Head Office on Toll Free 1 800 268 689 (1 800 COUNTY).

 

ACCIDENTS:

The Irish Police (Gardai) and County Car Rentals must be notified immediately of any car accident, however minor.   A report form must be completed at the time of the incident, and details taken as listed on the Rental Contract provided at the start of the rental.    Additionally, the names of the Garda and County employee with whom you made the report must be retained.   Dependent on the circumstances, County may require the renter to return to a County Depot to complete a detailed Accident report.   County reserves the right not to supply a replacement vehicle.

 

IRISH DATA PROTECTION

County Car Rentals fully respects an individual’s right to privacy, and any personal information provided will be treated with the highest standards of security and confidentiality, strictly in accordance with the Irish Data Protection Acts, 1988 & 2003.