Dublin Airport (DUB)
Location: The airport is situated seven miles (11km) north of
Dublin, near the M50 and M1 motorways.
Time: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and
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Contacts:
Transfer City: Several bus services, involving more than 700 buses including
Dublin Bus and Flybus, connect the airport to all parts of Dublin
and the city's central train station, both day and night with fares
starting at EUR6. Taxis are available outside the Arrivals Hall,
the fare is best agreed in advance and should be around EUR20 to
the city centre. There are car-hire desks in the Arrivals
Concourse.
Car Rental: Hertz, Avis, Budget, Murrays Europcar and National Car Rentals
all operate from car-hire desks in the Arrivals Concourse. There
are also a number of pre-booked car-hire desks on this concourse.
These include Argus, Atlas. Dan Dooley, Hamills, Malones, Sixt and
Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available in front of the Arrivals Hall and a taxi
from Dublin Airport to the city centre costs about EUR20, and an
extra charge for baggage may be added, as well as a surcharge in
the evenings and on weekends. All taxis have meters but are only
used for destinations in the 'Dublin City Taxi Metered Area'. It is
wise to negotiate the price with the driver beforehand.
Airport Facilities: Airport facilities include a bureau de change and ATMs, numerous
restaurants, pubs and bars, several shops, a church and tourist
information. Disabled passengers are well catered for; travellers
with special needs are advised to contact their airline in
advance.
Car Parking: There are plenty of parking options at Dublin International
Airport, starting at EUR3 per hour for short-term parking and
EUR7.50 for daily parking. One short-term car park close to the
terminal; one off-site long-term car park serviced by free shuttle
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