Private Transport to/from the Airport; Private Tours - on request

About This Tour

Getting to and from Dublin Airport in a private vehicle beats the alternatives in almost every way - no queuing for a taxi rank, no lugging bags onto a bus, no wondering whether you’ve enough time to get there. This transfer carries between 1 and 6 passengers in a newer, air-conditioned car with full leather seating, and you get the whole vehicle to yourselves.

Your driver was awarded the Fáilte Ireland Customer Service Excellence diploma through the Dublin Welcome Programme. They speak fluent English, Italian and Romanian, and if you want to connect your Spotify and play whatever you like on the way, that’s completely fine.

The service is wheelchair accessible and pet friendly, so there’s no need for special arrangements on either front. Payment works by credit card or cash.

If you want to go beyond a simple airport run, private tours of Dublin and beyond are available on request.

What’s Included

• Private transportation for 1 to 6 passengers
• Air-conditioned vehicle with full leather seating
• Option to play your own Spotify playlist during the journey

Good to Know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Pet friendly
• Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; prams and strollers are welcome
• Service animals are allowed
• Public transport options are available nearby
• Credit card and cash payments accepted
• Driver speaks English, Italian and Romanian
• This is a private tour - the vehicle is for your group only

Local Tips

Book the transfer for at least 30 minutes earlier than you think you need. Dublin Airport traffic on the M50 and the airport approach roads can slow right down during morning and evening peak hours and before bank holiday weekends. The M1 from the city centre is generally faster than coming via the M50 north, but your driver will know the current conditions and adjust.

If you’re arriving into Terminal 1, your driver will meet you in the arrivals hall. Give them your flight number when you book so they can track the landing and adjust if you’re running early or late. If you’re in Terminal 2, the meeting point is slightly different - confirm the exact spot when you get your booking confirmation.

For the return journey, allow extra time if you’re travelling on a Friday afternoon or Sunday evening. These are consistently the busiest periods at the airport and the roads backing up around the approach can add 20-30 minutes to the journey. Building in that buffer is worth it rather than cutting it tight.

The pet-friendly option is genuinely useful if you’re travelling with a dog. Dublin Airport has no real facilities for travelling pets in the arrivals area, and getting a standard taxi willing to take a dog can be a frustrating experience. Pre-booking this service with your pet means the driver arrives expecting the animal and has the vehicle set up accordingly.

If you’re thinking about a private tour on request, mention it in the booking notes. The driver can often suggest routes and timings based on how long you have in Dublin, what you’ve already seen, and which parts of the city or coast you’re most curious about. It’s a much more flexible arrangement than a fixed group tour.

Nearby on IrelandMe

• Dublin Airport - Ireland’s main international gateway, with two terminals about a 25-30 minute drive north of the city centre depending on traffic.
• Malahide Castle - a well-preserved medieval castle with extensive grounds, just a few kilometres from the airport and a good stop to add to any private tour request.
• Clontarf - a seaside suburb on Dublin Bay between the airport corridor and the city centre, with a good seafront walk and the site of the Battle of Clontarf in 1014.