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Bus rental in Dublin

Book coach hire Dublin with professional drivers. 19-57 seat buses for Dublin airport transfers, corporate events, and tours. All-inclusive pricing. Get a quote now.

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Complete bus transportation for groups

We provide bus hire services in Dublin that connect your group to Ireland's capital without coordinating multiple vehicles or relying on public transport. Each booking includes a licensed Irish driver who knows Dublin's one-way systems, hotel loading zones, and the quickest routes from Dublin Airport to city center locations.

Our coaches seat from 16 to 80 or more passengers, with Setra and Mercedes-Benz models making up most of the Dublin fleet. Climate control, WiFi, USB charging, and generous luggage holds come standard on vehicles less than 5 years old.

Corporate groups use our Dublin bus hire service for conference shuttles between the Convention Centre Dublin and hotels along the quays, while tour operators book 49-seat coaches for trips to Glendalough and the Wild Atlantic Way. Wedding parties rely on the same private coach hire options in Dublin to move guests between ceremony venues and receptions across the city.

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Costs of Dublin coach service

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Bus 49 pax Midi coach 30 pax Minibus 16 pax
Dublin Airport (DUB) Transfer from € 280 from € 250 from € 200
4 hours of service from € 360 from € 340 from € 320
8 hours of service from € 720 from € 690 from € 640
Long distance transfer to/from from € 2.5/km from € 2.0/km from € 1.5/km

How private bus hire in Dublin works

Renting a bus with a driver in Dublin differs from car hire in ways that matter for group logistics. A dedicated coordinator confirms your itinerary 24 hours before departure, and a driver arrives at your pickup point 15 minutes early with the coach ready at a comfortable temperature.

Private bus hire in Dublin handles complications that trip up groups trying cheaper alternatives. Coach parking in Dublin city center requires permits at designated bays near Custom House Quay or Christchurch.

Our operations team secures these spots before your travel date. When your group visits the Guinness Storehouse, the driver knows exactly where to wait and how long loading zones allow.

Flight delays don't cause panic with our airport transfer service. Your driver will track your flight and adapt the pickup time when possible, so a late flight means your coach waits at the terminal rather than charging for missed connections. This costs nothing extra on every Dublin Airport booking.

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Coaches matched to your Dublin group

Selecting the right vehicle size prevents paying for empty seats or cramming passengers into undersized transport.

  • A 16 to 19-seat Sprinter for small delegations
  • A 29-seat midi coach for corporate groups of 20 attending events at the RDS, with enough space but without the operating cost of a full-size vehicle
  • A 49-seat standard coach for sports teams of 35 traveling to matches, with room for gear bags in the lower hold
  • A 57-seat executive coach or a double decker for 80 or more

Large group transportation bookings in Dublin for 50 or more passengers use a 57-seat executive coach, a double decker, or 2 coordinated vehicles. Wedding parties often prefer keeping bridal party members separate from general guests. Our dispatch system keeps both coaches on the same route with GPS tracking visible to the lead organizer.

Every coach meets Euro 6 emission standards and carries full passenger liability coverage registered in Ireland. Drivers hold CPC certification and undergo Garda vetting for groups transporting minors.

A local tip from our drivers. Request a photo stop at the Samuel Beckett Bridge, there's a legal loading zone on Sir John Rogerson's Quay where the driver can pause briefly.

Our fleet of coaches in Dublin

Mercedes Setra MAN Iveco
Standard

Setra S 515HD

49 Passengers
49 Luggage
Bus Setra 49 Seater
Standard

Large Coach

57 Passengers
57 Luggage
Coach Man Lion 57 Seater side
Standard

Mercedes Sprinter

16-19 Passengers
16-17 Luggage
Minibus 16 seater
Standard

Midi Coach

29 Passengers
29 Luggage
Midi Coach Iveco 29 seats
Standard

Double Decker Coach

80+ Passengers
80 Luggage
Double Decker Bus Setra 81 Seater

Booking your rent a bus service in Dublin

Standard private coach hire requests in Dublin need 48 to 72 hours notice, though rugby internationals at the Aviva Stadium or St. Patrick's Festival require booking 3 to 4 weeks ahead. Corporate accounts receive priority scheduling and fixed rates locked for the calendar year.

The booking process takes about 10 minutes.

  1. Submit your passenger count, pickup and drop-off addresses, travel date, and special requirements through the quote form.
  2. A coordinator responds within a few hours with vehicle options and transparent pricing.
  3. Once confirmed you receive driver contact details the day before travel along with the vehicle registration number.

Every quote includes the driver, fuel, M50 tolls, and parking fees at designated coach bays. There are no surprise charges when you arrive. We hold Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice recognition from 2022 through 2026, earned through consistent service delivery across thousands of Dublin bookings.

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Questions & Answers

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The final price per order in Dublin depends on such factors as:
  • The duration of the tour;
  • The traveling season;
  • Pickup and drop-off addresses;
  • The chosen bus model, etc.
For more examples or ballpark numbers, check out the pricing page.
How many passengers will travel depends on the chosen coach model. Therefore, if the headcount changes, reach out to our booking specialist to reconsider the selected bus model.
No, 8Rental’s expert team plans the trip routes and parking spots for every order in advance. And yet, we need to have a detailed itinerary before you arrive. So let us know which places you must visit and where you will stay when in Dublin. This way, we can map the route and parking precisely to deliver you the best bus rental services in Dublin.
8Rental has an extensive fleet of vehicles to meet any requirements regarding the size of the required coach. You can cater your charter transportation plans to any size of a group, composed from three to 50 and more passengers. We also accommodate small budgets and adhere to personalized itineraries.
To reserve a chauffeured bus in Dublin, you will need to start by completing a personalized rental quote. Please, have all the trip information at hand when sending the request to 8Rental email. Afterward, we shall generate a customized quote based on the group trip data you have provided. If the price we suggest for the trip fits with your group travel budget, you can book a charter bus with a professional driver either through a phone call or a secure link online.