If you are flying into Dublin and planning a campervan trip around Ireland, the process is simpler than most people expect. Our Greystones depot is 45 minutes from Dublin Airport on a clear run, and picking up from there rather than trying to find a hire company in the city itself is genuinely more straightforward.
This guide covers everything you need to know: how to get from Dublin Airport to our depot, what happens when you arrive, what to bring, and where to go on your first night.
Getting from Dublin Airport to our Greystones depot
Our depot is at Knight Park, Charlesland, Greystones, Co. Wicklow (postcode A63 WW87).
From Dublin Airport, the most practical route is: take the M50 southbound towards Bray and Greystones, exit at Junction 14 (Bray North / Greystones), follow the signs for Greystones Town via the R761, and continue through Greystones Town towards Charlesland. The journey is around 45 minutes in normal traffic, a little longer during Dublin commuter hours (7-9am and 5-7pm on weekdays). If you are arriving on a weekend morning, you will likely be with us in 40 minutes.
You can get an Uber or taxi from the airport directly to the depot for around €60–80 depending on traffic and time of day. There is also a DART train service from Dublin city centre to Greystones Station, with an Aircoach connection from the airport to the city centre. The depot is a short taxi ride from Greystones Station.
What to bring
You do not need much beyond what you are already carrying. A few things worth having ready:
- Your driving licence. You will need the original, not a photo. If you completed our online check-in before arrival, you will already have uploaded a copy, but we check the physical licence at pickup.
Your booking confirmation, either on your phone or printed. - If you are bringing a dog, let us know in advance. Our fleet is pet-friendly and we are happy to accommodate well-behaved dogs.
- Payment for any extras you have added (table and chairs, bed linen) if you have not already paid online. Most customers sort this in the check-in email two days before pickup.
What happens when you arrive
Christopher or another member of the team will meet you at the depot. Plan for about 30 minutes for the full handover. It is thorough but not complicated. We will:
Walk you through the van: how the gas works, how to set up the sleeping areas, how the heating operates, where the water connections are, how to dump waste at campsites.
Go through the rental agreement and confirm your return date and time.
Take the security deposit. You will have already chosen your deposit option in the check-in email (€2,000, €1,000, or €500, all fully refundable) so this takes a moment.
Point you in the right direction. Christopher is happy to recommend a first-night campsite or route based on where you are heading.
By the time you leave, you will know the van well enough to feel comfortable. Most people are surprised how quickly it all makes sense.
What is included in your hire
Full 24-hour breakdown cover across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK. Included in the price, not an extra charge.
Full gas cylinder. Fresh water in the tank. Clean bedding if you have opted for that extra. A full kitchen setup: hob, oven, fridge, freezer, crockery and utensils. Hot shower. Private toilet area. 12V power inverter for charging phones and electronics wherever you are parked.
You bring your personal gear, food, and anything specific to your trip.
Where to go on your first night
From Greystones you have several good options within 90 minutes:
- Head south along the coast through Wicklow and Arklow towards Wexford. There are excellent campsites near Courtown and Rosslare.
- Head west over the Wicklow Mountains on the Military Road. It is spectacular scenery and a memorable first drive. Stop at a campsite near Laragh or Rathdrum.
- Head north-west towards Kildare and onwards to the Midlands if you are making for Roscommon or Galway on your first day.
- If you want to do the Wild Atlantic Way, most customers leave Greystones and head straight for Galway on day one, stopping somewhere around Athlone or Ballinasloe overnight. You will be well into Connemara by the next morning.
Returning the van
Return is the reverse of pickup. Arrive at the agreed time. We will ask you to agree a return time when you collect. We check the van together. Empty the waste, top up the water if possible, and bring it back broadly as you found it. Christopher does a full check with you present, and if everything is in order, your deposit is released the same day.
Planning your route
We are happy to help with route planning. Christopher at the Greystones depot and Joe at our Roscommon depot both know the Irish road network from years of customer conversations. If you want suggestions for a 7-day route, a weekend break, or a trip built around specific areas, just ask when you arrive or drop us an email before you travel.
The whole of Ireland is genuinely accessible from Greystones. The west coast is under three hours. The southwest is four. The north is three and a half. You have more flexibility than most people realise when they start planning.
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