Campervan Hire Dublin

Q: Can I travel to Northern Ireland or drop off my motorhome in Belfast?

Yes, while [Northern Ireland](page:cc/uk/northern-ireland) is part of the [United Kingdom](page:cc/uk), many campervan hire companies have depots in both the UK and Ireland. One-way trips are a popular way to travel and a great way to see more on your motorhome getaway. Note that additional one-way fees may apply. The [comparison tool](#top) will automatically factor this into your total price.

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Map of Campervan Depots

Apollo · Blacksheep · Bunk · Causeway Campers · Cookies · Indie · Just Go · McRent

AApollo — Unit 7B, Advance Business Park, Old Airport Road, Cloghran, Dublin, Ireland
BBlacksheep — Paddy Shanahan Cars, Dardistown, Dublin, Ireland
CBunk — Unit 7B, Advance Business Park, Old Airport Road, Cloghran, Dublin, Ireland
DCauseway Campers — Zone 18 Surface Car Park, Dublin Airport, Dublin, Ireland
ECookies — Unit 200, Grants Lane, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Dublin, Ireland
FIndie — Clonswords Yard, Ballyboughal, County Dublin A41 F308, Ireland
GJust Go — Unit 7B, Advance Business Park, Old Airport Road, Cloghran, Dublin, Ireland
HMcRent — Collinstown Business Park, Airport Road, Cloghran, County Dublin, Ireland

Driving a Campervan around Dublin

M50 toll (eFlow) varies by vehicle category and whether you have an account; for cars it's €2.60 with an electronic tag and €3.20 with a video account (€3.80 unregistered). You must pay online by 20:00 the next day or register an eFlow tag in advance.
Dublin Port Tunnel charges peak rates of €14 southbound (06:00-10:00) and €12 northbound (16:00-19:00). Off-peak rates are €3.50 and the height limit is 4.65 m.
Dublin has no Low Emission Zone restrictions for campervans.
Sleeping in a vehicle is not allowed within Dublin City Council boundaries. You must use official camping sites or park at suburban locations like Red Cow Luas station, which has no height barrier and tram connections to the city centre in 20 minutes.
Bus lanes on College Green and narrow streets in Temple Bar block larger vehicles. Plan your routes to avoid these areas.
The R105 coastal drive to Howth is scenic but becomes very slow on sunny weekends due to beach traffic.
Wild camping requires landowner permission. Fines apply for overnight parking on beaches without permission.

Places to Stay in a Motorhome

Site	Facilities	Public transport to city centre
Camac Valley Tourist Caravan & Camping Park (Clondalkin)	Power, showers, dump station	Dublin Bus 69 or Luas Red Cow - 25-30 minutes
North Beach Caravan Park (Rush)	Power, water, beach access	Train from Rush & Lusk to Connolly Station - 35 minutes
Roundwood Caravan & Camping Park (Wicklow)	Power, laundry, mountain views	Bus 181 to Bray then DART train to city - 70 minutes

Aire is the Irish term for a small motorhome stop, often beside a pub or farm, offering basic water and waste facilities. These are sometimes free if you buy something locally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is wild camping in a motorhome allowed in Ireland?

Much of the land in Ireland is private property, and wild/free camping is illegal without prior approval from the landowner. Some national parks make provision for free camping; however, always follow leave-no-trace practices. Check at a tourist information centre or online to find the regulations for a specific area you’d like to visit.

There are over 100 campsites in Ireland and these are relatively cheap, starting at around €15 per night.

How much does it cost to stay at a campsite in Ireland?

There are over 100 campsites in Ireland, and most are relatively cheap. Staying at a campsite or caravan park starts at around €15 per night.

What kind of licence do you need to hire a campervan in Ireland?

To hire a campervan in the Republic of Ireland, you need to hold a valid manual driving licence that you’ve had for a minimum of 2 years. This will allow you to drive a European category B vehicle up to a maximum weight of 3,500kg. If your licence was issued outside of the UK, EEA, or Switzerland, you must obtain an international driving licence.

Can I travel to Northern Ireland or drop off my motorhome in Belfast?

Yes, while Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, many campervan hire companies have depots in both the UK and Ireland.

One-way trips are a popular way to travel and a great way to see more on your motorhome getaway.

Note that additional one-way fees may apply. The comparison tool will automatically factor this into your total price.

Bunk Campers
★★★★★86 reviews
Bunk Campers is an Ireland-based motorhome rental company that also has depots in England and Scotland. The company was established in 2007. It has nine vehicle types to choose from, from smaller vans up to larger motorhomes. Bunk guarantees that its vehicles will be no more than 2 years old.
McRent
★★★★★107 reviews
One of the largest rental companies in Europe, McRent has luxury vehicles to suit groups of all sizes. McRent guarantees that its vehicles are no more than 2 years old and has depots in 95 locations throughout Europe and internationally.