If you are returning your Dublin Airport rental car, give yourself plenty of time so you are not rushed. The drop off area is less than five minutes from the main terminal buildings. A complimentary shuttle will drop you to the door of the airport.

Dropping off your car with Europcar is refreshingly easy, especially when you factor in the hassle of trying to find a taxi or bus to take you to the airport. The airport is not far from Dublin city centre, but that doesn’t stop taxi drivers from charging exorbitant fees.

You can take the M1 or the M50 to get to the airport, as the terminals lie north of the intersection of these two motorways. Approaching the airport, the route is clearly signposted and easy to follow. Once in the vicinity of the airport, follow the signs leading to Eastlands Business Park. Europcar’s drop-off point is located here. An associate will walk you through the finalisation process and have you aboard the complimentary shuttle in no time.

The drop-off procedures usually take just a few minutes, but it’s always wise to allot more time than you need in case there are any hang-ups. Europcar recommend allotting 30 minutes. In the event that you get done faster than intended and end up with extra time on your hands, there are plenty of shops and restaurants in both terminal buildings where you can bide your time.

Live departure Dublin Airport information for both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 can be found here. This service is always up to date on flight times and delays.