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Car hire deposits at Dublin Airport, lowest first
We know the typical deposit for 7 of the 7 car rental desks at Dublin Airport. Enterprise has the lowest starting deposit (€250); the highest amount is at Avis (up to €5,000). The median starting deposit is €2,000.
A range such as €1,322–€5,000 (Avis) means the amount varies, for example with the car or the cover you choose: check the rental terms for your booking. The deposit is held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned.
A low deposit does not make a good desk: Enterprise scores 7.1/10 (Mixed). Recent traveller reports mention deposits or refunds held back at 2 desks in this list: Budget and Easirent.
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Car hire deposits at Dublin Airport, lowest first
Ranked by the lowest known starting deposit. Swipe sideways on a phone to see every column.
| Desk | Deposit | Score | Credit card | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Enterprise | €250 | 7.1Mixed | Required | Shuttle 5 min |
| 2.Avis | €1,322–€5,000 | 3.5Poor | Required | Shuttle 5 min |
| 3.Europcar | €1,550–€5,000 | 3.6Poor | Required | Shuttle 5 min |
| 4.Sixt | €2,000 | 6.9Mixed | Required | Shuttle |
| 5.Budget | €2,000–€4,500 | 3.5Poor | Required | Shuttle 5 min |
| 6.Easirent | €2,900–€3,500 | 4.0Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| 7.Hertz | up to €5,000 | 4.0Poor | Required | Shuttle 5 min |
Lowest deposits at Dublin Airport: questions and answers
Which car rental desk has the lowest deposit at Dublin Airport?
Enterprise has the lowest known starting deposit at Dublin Airport: €250. It has a Counterwise Score of 7.1/10 (Mixed). Next come Avis (€1,322–€5,000) and Europcar (€1,550–€5,000).
What is the typical car hire deposit at Dublin Airport?
Across the 7 desks at Dublin Airport with a known deposit, the median starting deposit is €2,000, from €250 up to €5,000.
Which car hire desks at Dublin Airport have the highest deposits?
The highest known deposits at Dublin Airport are at Avis (€1,322–€5,000), Europcar (€1,550–€5,000) and Hertz (up to €5,000). Make sure your card has enough available credit for the hold.
Is the deposit refunded quickly at Dublin Airport?
Deposits are held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned; the bank can take a few days to show it. Recent traveller reports of deposits or refunds held back concern Budget and Easirent: read their desk pages before you book.
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