Terminal 2 is the International Terminal at Dublin Airport, and this place gets real busy…read more Start your adventure back to the States by going to the main airline counters (where you check your luggage) and inquire about the Fast Track option (which will allow you to avoid customs). The agent we encountered was helpful, despite his long, often hard to follow, explanation of where we had to go to get through security and locate our departing gate. Security that we encountered here was surly, at best. Sharp, barked orders greet us. Take off your belt. Put everything in the trays. Shoes above the ankle need to be removed. Put it in the trays. Now! Keep moving, don't hold up the line! Walk through the scanner and be prepared for anything they throw at you. My traveling companion had a long-sleeved tee shirt on that had a hood. "Can you take that off?" Well, yeah, she could take it off, but it's her shirt and she has undergarments underneath - and that's it. "Can you take that off?" she was asked once again. She finally lifted up the front of her shirt and flashed them her torso showing only her bra. I think they got the picture then, but proceeded to FULL BODY scan her (foot up on a chair, scan between the legs, that sort of full body scan). Meanwhile, I'm being yelled at to "keep moving!" I was attempting to put my belt back on and there were hardly any people behind me. The agent continued to bark at me to move, stack the trays, go down to the end - NOW. Jeez. If you obviously have no patience for this job, then perhaps you should find another line of work. Once you finally make it through security and towards the gates, you are bombarded with duty-free perfume shops (and smells) and duty-free liquor kiosks. Once you get to where the gates are, don't expect a whole lot of concessions. There was a coffee counter near our gate and it was hopping. A walk down to the end produced a few other spots to purchase food, but there were not many. Leaving on a morning flight, we only wanted coffee, and we did get that. This is obviously a busy airport, and things did go smoothly once we were at the gate and ready to board. But that whole security encounter was a bit over the top.

Nothing like a crazy long layover when you are just trying to get home. There were no hotels in…read morethe entire city available (not even super expensive), so the only option presented to us was to sleep in a chair or on the floor with tons of other stranded passengers in the Airport. Luckily the airport is overall clean and easy to navigate. Not clean enough to say yes to sleeping on the floor though. In trying to get re-booked on another flight, we had wonderful help by Aoife! Downstairs by Carousel 6 was the help counter where she and another lady (also super nice and helpful with other passengers) guided us kindly and with understanding as we were the last flight to come in that night which got stranded as all vouchers for rooms were given out already, even though we were promised them earlier in the day. Kindness goes a long way when truly there was nothing else they could do. With quick thinking and 1 rental counter still open, we decided to rent a car and sleep there for the night. Best decision as we had a place for our luggage and a semi-comfortable place to rest. Next best thing to a hotel room. As for the food at the airport, well it was some of the worst I've had. Somehow, many places had high Google reviews and we choose one of those, but was completely disappointed. Pretty much ate from the convenience stores for better and healthier options (yogurt, fresh fruit, drinks, etc). Going with a 4 star rating based on excellent customer service with re-booking and car rental. Plus, you can carry up to 2L of water through security. 1 star off for food dissapointing food options.

Pretty easy to navigate. Follow the crowds after you deplane from your flight to get to…read moreimmigration - it's actually pretty easy. Lines at immigration were long. Think Disney World winding around long. But it did move pretty quickly, as some stations were initially designated for EU citizens only, but they opened up those stations for US citizens as well since it had become pretty crowded. Easy to locate a ride outside the airport, too. Hail a cab (no need to prebook if you don't want to), or hop on an available bus to bring you to your destination. This is a very crowded airport, so keep your wits about you, look at the signs and ask for help if you need to. Help is graciously provided should you need assistance. Be prepared to walk up and down stairs or take the escalator, as this airport has multiple levels. If you're toting a bunch of luggage or a stroller, that can slow you down. All in all, not a bad airport, unless you're leaving and have to go through security. That's a whole other story relayed in a separate review.

Date and Time Arrived: Monday, June 22nd, 2026 at 7:30am…read moreDate and Time Departed: Thursday, June 26th, 2026 at 7:55am Airline Flown: Ryanair The hubby and I didn't spend much time at this airport. When we arrived, we went straight to baggage claim. The walk is really really far and I had a heavy shoulder bag, so the hubs ended carrying it for me. Our bags didn't take that long to come out, but our friend's took a awhile. Not sure if it was because he didn't have priority boarding or if it was just a fluke. Grabbing a cab was easy. My friend used an app. The pricing wasn't too bad for an XL version since we had so much baggage. Super long walk to the Ryanair gates, but otherwise, the airport was fine. REVIEW #4108

Dublin to San Francisco- When we got to the airport, we utilized the self-service bag drop. It was…read morequick and easy. The flight itself was good overall as well. We flew on the A330-300, which is the biggest plane in the Aer Lingus fleet. The flight attendants were friendly. The food was also decent. San Francisco to Dublin- I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the food. The lie-flat seats are on the narrow side though. What I was most happy about is that there was a Revival Lounge available (Business Class customers) that we could use after picking up our luggage. A shower was what I needed to help me get through the rest of the day, since we still had a layover and another flight to catch.

Our trip on aer lingus from JFK to Edinburgh left a lot to…read morebe desired however, taking aer lingus from Dublin back to JFK was as so. Ugh better and redeemed airline for me . We were flight EI107 on Oct 14h. The plane we were on seemed much more updated and much more room. The plane to Dublin /final destination , when we first left Oct 6th to Edinburgh Airport was so small it was torture. And they wouldn't accommodate my wife who is celiac. This latest flight had much more room , more comfortable seats and want to shout out Ivan , flight attendant who was super friendly and got my wife a Celiac meal. Have to take one star for horrible flight leaving jfk but the crew and aircraft coming home , saved it for me .

My wife and myself, along with another couple we were traveling with, rented a car from Sixt on May…read more18 for our vacation trip around Ireland. When I picked up the rental car at the International Terminal 2 in Dublin, I told the female agent that I was planning to return the vehicle with a full tank of petrol as I always do. She proceeded to tell me that it would be far better to just return it without filling it up as Sixt would only charge the same price per liter as the petrol stations. She thus convinced me to just bring the car back and be charged for Sixt filling up the tank. To my unpleasant surprise, when I returned the rental vehicle on May 30, with a 3/4 full tank I was shocked to see the 81 Euro charge for a full tank of petrol. I went to the rental counter to review this issue but they advised me to contact customer service. I thus contacted Sixt Customer Care as directed but only got a rude response from a "Annie" that no billing concerns are addressed by Sixt. In my view the agent at the Dublin airport was very deceptive and basically did a "bait and switch" on me, which I find very unethical. I had my wife and two friends also with me and they agreed completely that this was not what we were told. I thus see this as akin to being robbed for 60 Euro. I have also now seen other reviews of Sixt, along with Google search results, that indicate that there are very often these kinds of unresolved issues that are customers have faced. In addition to tricking me into buying this "prepaid gas" there were also several other issues with the vehicle (Renault): - The remote for the car was out of battery when we picked it up. We had to drive to the Sixt return to get it replaced. - After only 20 minutes of driving a warning indicator signaled that the tire pressure was low; we went to a petrol station to fill air. - Later during the trip the windshield wipers stopped working so we took it to a service station were the technician jiggled the cables and got it to work again. - At one point the car wouldn't accelerate and seemed to be only on electrical power (hybrid engine), so we had to restart it. Thus, this rental experience was not a good or pleasant one and I cannot recommend renting from Sixt. I am sure Sixt representatives would state that I should have read the rental contract details more carefully to find the bait-and-switch there, but I did not expect to be dealing with unethical and deceptive Sixt staff at the airport.

Car review After…read morereading the reviews of this location, I have to say they're a little unfair. I've rented from Sixt numerous times in the States, and have always had a positive experience. I went here knowing it would be different than how we conduct rentals in America. The main complaint is the excessive hold they place on your credit card upon check in, and this seems to stem from misunderstandings. The hold/deposit decreases based on how much insurance/excess you select. If you opt for no/low coverage, or want to use your credit card CDW, then yes, they will place a significant hold to secure the car. I opted for the €0 excess, so the deposit was only €100. I don't really blame them for this; if you have never driven in Ireland before, you WILL damage the vehicle. There is simply no room for error, and mistakes will happen. The first time I drove a car there, I ran into bushes, grazed the passenger mirror on a fence, and severely curbed the rims. Luckily, Enterprise didn't charge me for that; however, even in the States, Sixt is known for documenting every minor scratch you put on their cars - especially the locations with the AI camera arches. Anyway, as for the experience, I arrived to the Sixt counter inside terminal 2, and was pleasantly greeted by Adelina. I provided the necessary documents, she confirmed the protection/insurance selections, provided a free upgrade, and gave clear instructions on how to get to the vehicle lot. I took the shuttle over, quickly found the car, and was on my way. I was assigned a Renault Captur, and though it had high mileage, it was clean and in good mechanical condition. I put well over 1,200 KMs on it over six days, and got decent fuel mileage. Overall, you have to consider their point of view - renting to Americans who are accustomed to driving on the right, with roads considerably wider and easier to drive than Ireland's. As a result, they protect their vehicles for inevitable damages. Set your expectations realistically and protect yourself as much as possible, even if the protection is more than the rental; it's worth the peace of mind.

Good flight. First time traveling on Ryanair. On time , no issues at all . Even going thru customs…read morewasn't bad

Date: Thursday, June 25th, 2026 Flight: To Paris (Beauvais)…read moreFR 22 Departure time: 07:55 Arrival time: 10:30 *14A, Checked Bag (23kg), Priority & 2 Cabin Bags *14B, Checked Bag (23kg), Priority & 2 Cabin Bags TOTAL = 290.11 USD After looking around at pricing, I decided to book our flight to Paris from Dublin a little more than a month prior on Ryanair. Unfortunately, I'm dumb and did not realized how far Beauvais is from the actual city of Paris. Once I realized this, which was right after I got the airport code in my confirmation email, I chatted with Ryanair. They did care. They told me even if I alerted them a few seconds afterwards, they would not refund. Once you click the button to purchase, you are stuck. So I just decided to take the flight. Tho I do think it's shady that they do not post the airport code when booking and call this airport Paris. Anyways, now I know better. Turns out the shuttle from BVA to Paris is not too bad so everything turned out fine. But I do think Ryanair's policies and transparency are lacking. Note - For some reason it was cheaper to pay in USD than Euro so make sure to take a look at the conversion rates before agreeing to a certain currency. REVIEW #4135

Very basic lounge - was here around 10am on a Monday and it was busy. Food selection was minimal…read morefor breakfast - croissants, cereal, a fruit bowl of whole fruit, and some yogurt parfaits. I'm thinking a lot of people where there to just chill and not really to eat...but definitely a disappointing experience I'd imagine. Seating was decent, but mostly taken. Looked like there were a lot of cushioned chairs but I ended up having to grab a chair at the bar counter. Front Desk folks were a bit distracted and not very warm when I came in, so didn't really seem to have time for me. Definitely not my favorite lounge and recommend you go elsewhere if it's an option!

Stopped here on the way home from Dublin, so nice to go to a place where they have food and…read morebeverages with a nice place to sit and watch the planes come and go, food was good, staff was very friendly and attentive. Got a bit to eat and drink before our flight.

I booked online through Travelocity's Holiday Car Rentals and the experience dealing with Irish Car…read moreRental through Holiday was of course much more courteous. Things were going great right up until you step up to the counter. Perhaps I was extra sensitive having just gotten off a plane (you know how air travel can get), but I would think any customer facing service staff would be well trained enough to accommodate this. Unfortunately I was met with a bland super passive-aggressive lady at the desk that was snarky about when I would return the rental car since there's different places you have to go to return depending on what time. Unfortunately this doesn't exactly accommodate for the flexibility for if you happen to get back earlier versus later, which when you're trying to catch a flight is probably the last thing you want to have to worry about. Overall though the rest of the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, it was just the check in counter that wasn't the best. The car I got was clean and the prices were very reasonable, so overall it was a good value.

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I waited a few weeks after my return to write this review as I had, an honestly still have, a…read morepending inquiry about a random charge I received a week after my return. Even with that, I reluctantly gave the second star as my experience from pick up to drop off was without issue! This location is situated away from the airport and requires a shuttle to and from. Shuttle is easy to pick up at both areas and is constantly running. The line inside fills up quickly as every bus load has around 20 folks, all who are after a car, majority automatic cars. If that is the case, be prepared to wait on those busy weekend days, even if you reserved. We reserved an automatic and initially was told they were waiting, however got lucky as someone returned one as we were getting to the counter. Our reservation saved us, so I highly recommend reserving a car. Service at the counter was fine. They were not friendly, nor un-friendly. It was as efficient as it could be and ended with keys in hand. The car was solid. A Skoda model that got great gas mileage and had plenty of interior space. It was nice, even though odd, to be directed to return with the gas tank empty. Due to our limited amount of driving, I returned with half a tank, and weirdly suspect that has something to do with the additional charges. As for the return, all seemed fine. Pulled in, parked, got it looked at, printed receipt in hand and then hopped on the awaiting shuttle. None the wiser to the pending $250 that was coming my way without explanation mere days later. I have since reached out to Hertz twice, but have gotten no response at all. I am now disputing with my AMEX as an unauthorized charge seeing that I have gotten no response or detail as to the reason for the charge. These are always the same horror stories. Completely ruins the overall experience, which for the most part, was wildly successful and positive. Overall, I won't recommend to not rent from Hertz at all, but be mindful and cautious.

If I could give zero stars, I would. Do not rent from these people unless you have an additional…read more$2000 in your budget to pay for "damage" to the vehicle. They hold a VERY large deposit on your card and then maybe give a little back after assessment. There was a minor scrape on the fender, but no where near what we were charged for "repairs." I read some of the low ratings here before I rented, but ended up renting anyway since we are Hertz Gold members. Don't make the same mistake I did. (BTW, Hertz Gold membership means nothing to them). My money is gone, but maybe my experience can be a warning to others. I absolutely loved traveling in Ireland. So sorry that these clowns cast such a dark shadow over my experience.

Used the bus to get from St Stephen's Green to the airport. We had booked a pick up for roughly…read more8:30 AM on a Sunday morning. We had tried to book for a later bus, but they were filled up. Was a bit apprehensive, waiting for the bus to arrive, based on some of the previous comments. But the bus arrived exactly on time, scanned our tickets and off we went. We actually arrived at the airport a few minutes early. But the big learning is book your tickets early in case the bus fills up.

Superb and affordable way to go from Dublin airport to the city or suburbs…read more We took the 703 air coach to Dun Laoghaire, where we had booked a B&B. We got to the airport bus terminal 7 mins before it was scheduled to leave, but the ticketing and boarding was so seamless we were seated with 2 minutes to spare! Round trip cost was 17€ per adult and 9€ per kid, whereas a taxi would have cost us over 100€ each way. The seats were comfortable and while the bathroom was not operational, we were fortunately not in dire need of relieving ourselves! The driver was gracious and let us know where to disembark. The hour- long journey to Dun Laoghaire flew by, and the return trip a few days later was equally rewarding and comfortable. Air coach is the way to go!

I stayed here one night just so I could catch my flight the next morning. It is the nicest airport…read morehotel experience I've had in a while! Check-in was fast. The room has a space under the tv where you can put your stuff down. Very convenient. I watched a little tv (Irish channels) from the bed. Terrific. Hilarious shows, actually. There was a UK/Irish outlet and USB ports by the bed. The bed was clean and comfortable, and I slept well. The bathroom was kind of small but the rain shower was great. I liked the soaps they had. There is a big space for breakfast. I had a full Irish breakfast and they had fresh fruits. Delicious. Andrea at checkout was great. Efficient and helpful, and I didn't miss the shuttle. There is a complimentary airport shuttle that runs 15 min, just show up on time. The driver we had is super nice. I didn't catch his name. I wish him all the best. Excellent customer service on his part.

This is a spartan hotel. The half of the room without the bed has a little table and something on…read morethe wall with a mirror and plugs. No outlets by the beds. Toilet badly designed so can't have the seat stay up. Adequate shower but hard to get in and out of. Clean so that's good. Some cuts in the carpet. Wierd. It will do for the night before flying out of Dublin with shuttle to airport every 20 minutes. Not for a long stay in a standard room