Dollar car rental at Knock Airport

[tixntox]

I stupidly booked my car rental along with my air fare (Ryanair) and have got one from Dollar Car rental (part of Hertz I understand?). Has anyone experience of them? It's too late for me to change but any experiences would be appreciated. I will obviously take all the usual steps (photos and walk around checks before leaving the compound).

[Christian]

I think I did budget rental from Knock although it would have been a long time ago. Didn’t have any problems. My only issue in Ireland has actually been Europcar in Dublin who were initially refusing to release the car unless I took out their most expensive insurance policy despite already being covered, saying it was ‘policy’. When I argued, they couldn’t show me the policy and had to give me the car.

[gerrudd]

I’ve rented from Knock on many occasions. Mainly budget but also from most of the other rental companies. I’ve never had an issue.

[chrisjones3]

I rent in Ireland regularly. Often there is insurance hard sell - mostly manageable but I will never rent from Europcar there again as they are crazy aggressive on the insurance browbeating of customers. I usually use National/Enterprise.


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[W124]

We regularly fly to Knock, and then take a rental over to Co Mayo for a week.
I use Avis under a company wide discount scheme booked via AMEX travel.

The rental booths are near the exit door, and your booking agent may have stepped outside for a smoke - be prepared for a short delay.
The car handlers are pretty laid back, but it is worth taking detailed pics of any existing damage to your vehicle before and after collection.

[noTAGlove]

Don’t ever look at TrustPilot reviews of ANY car hire company.

[Nudlar]

We have a house in Mayo and fly into knock. Never used dollar club, but frequently use Avis/budget without problems.

[jonasy]

Used Dollar recently at Stansted, it was just Hertz, same desk, cars, procedures etc.

[tixntox]

Thanks guys. Panic averted then. I visualised an old Morris Marina tied up with string! :) (Although if it's Dollar rather than Pound or Euro, maybe they will substitute a Mustang!) The last time we were there, we used Europcar and there was a definite push for the insurance extras, even though I had pre- purchased the extra cover and had a policy and cover note to prove. We ended up on good terms and got a free upgrade without asking!