Dublin Campervan Pickup: Airport, City and Greystones

Quick summary: Dublin offers three pickup options for a campervan trip: Dublin Airport, around 10 km north of the city, depots in and around Dublin, and Greystones on the coast just south of the city, close to the Wicklow Mountains. Bring your license, a credit card in the renter’s name and your passport, allow time for the vehicle walk-through, then head straight out of the city rather than into its busy center in your campervan or motorhome.

At a glance
Dublin Airport	Around 10 km north of the city center
City depots	In and around Dublin
Greystones	On the coast south of Dublin, near Wicklow
Bring	License, credit card in the renter’s name, passport or ID
First drive	Head out of the city, not into the center
Tours	Transfers

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Which pickup should you choose?

Pickup	Best for
Dublin Airport	Flying in and heading north to the Boyne Valley or Belfast, or west
Dublin	Starting after a few days in the city
Greystones	Heading south into Wicklow and along the east coast

How does collection work?

Depots for campervans are often near the airport or on the edge of the city rather than inside the terminal, so check the collection instructions when you book. The handover covers the heater, cooker, fresh water, the leisure battery and the toilet cassette. Take photos of every scratch or dent on the bodywork while you’re still at the depot.

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Locally, you’ll often see this called campervan hire; campervan rental and motorhome rental mean the same thing.

Should you drive straight after a long flight?

It’s better not to. Driving a larger vehicle on the left after an overnight flight is hard work. Spend a night in Dublin first, and explore the city on foot or by bus, then collect the campervan the next morning. See Dublin and Howth.

Where should you stock up?

At large supermarkets on the city’s outskirts before heading into the countryside, where shops in small villages are more limited.

Why consider Greystones?

It puts you on the coast south of Dublin, with the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough close by, and avoids driving through the city. See Wicklow and Glendalough.

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How does an RV return work in Dublin?

Return to the agreed depot, allow time for the inspection, and arrange a transfer to the airport. Leave extra time for Dublin traffic, especially on weekday mornings.

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