Rental requirements for Enterprise at DUB
Dublin Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Enterprise at DUB?
- Not accepted
- How much is the Enterprise deposit at DUB?
- Deposit varies
- Does Enterprise at DUB require a return flight?
- Conditional: Visitors to Ireland must provide proof of return travel.
- What is the minimum age to rent from Enterprise at DUB?
- 25
Payment
Debit
not accepted
Deposit / hold
Varies
Return flight
Conditional
Minimum age
25
What you need before pickup
- Visitors to Ireland must provide proof of return travel.
- Valid driving license required; airport-specific credit-card exception applies.
- Dublin is an explicit exception to broader European debit acceptance.
- 25+; license-tenure requirements become stricter for larger/premium categories.
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- All cards presented must be in the renter's name.
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ID & documents to bring
Document requirements can depend on your payment method, residency, or where your license was issued.
Driver's license
Fully valid and unexpired physical driving license required.
Passport
A valid photo ID such as driving license, passport or ID card is required; passport is not the only accepted option.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
For licenses outside the UK/EU, IDP is recommended for extended-Latin languages and required for non-Latin scripts unless an accepted professional translation is provided.
Card in renter's name
All cards presented must be in the renter's name.
See all ID & document details3 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Address match
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Return / onward travel
Visitors to Ireland must provide proof of return travel.
Additional proof
Visitors to Ireland must provide accommodation information; additional ID checks may also be requested.
Local renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Foreign renters
Visitors to Ireland must provide return travel and accommodation information; IDP/translation rules depend on license language/script.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Not accepted
Enterprise specifically states a conventional credit card is required at Dublin Airport; debit cards and cash are not accepted.
- Deposit / hold
- Deposit varies
Approx. €250 deposit plus rental costs under Enterprise Europe payment guidance.
- Return flight
- Conditional
Visitors to Ireland must provide proof of return travel.
- Minimum age
- 25
25+; license-tenure requirements become stricter for larger/premium categories.
- Credit check
- No
- Vehicle restrictions
- Dublin is an explicit exception to broader European debit acceptance.
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- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Credit-card hold generally equals estimated charges less prepayment; exact debit authorization varies by location/booking.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Approx. €250 deposit plus rental costs under Enterprise Europe payment guidance.
- Minimum age
- 25
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Authorization/deposit varies by payment method and vehicle group.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Security deposit is held and released after return; amount varies by booking/category.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Conditional | Deposit variesCredit-card hold generally equals estimated charges less prepayment; exact debit authorization varies by location/booking. | Conditional | Not published |
| Enterprise | Not accepted | Deposit variesApprox. €250 deposit plus rental costs under Enterprise Europe payment guidance. | Conditional | 25 |
| Hertz | Conditional | Deposit variesAuthorization/deposit varies by payment method and vehicle group. | Conditional | Not published |
| SIXT | Not accepted | Deposit variesSecurity deposit is held and released after return; amount varies by booking/category. | Not required | 21 |
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Sources & corrections
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