McRent motorhome hire in Ireland: depots, models, reviews

Q: Where are McRent’s depots in Ireland?

There are three. In Dublin, one is in Cloghran, on Airport Road, near the airport, and the other in Rathcoole, south-west of the city. The departure listed as “Limerick” is from Newcastle West, west of the city. Your depot’s address and opening hours are specified in the offer and the confirmation.

Q: Which McRent model should you choose for Irish roads?

For two, the Urban Plus campervan or the Compact Plus low-profile get through the narrow roads of the west more easily. The Comfort Plus and the Family Standard offer four berths. For a family of five, you need a Family Plus or Family Luxury overcab, wider and taller: in that case, stick mainly to the main roads.

Q: What excess applies with McRent in Ireland?

The excess observed on Irish McRent offers is €2,000, whatever the model. The security deposit and how it is taken are described in the offer’s terms. Make sure your credit card has a sufficient margin, and ask our team about any partial excess reduction options.

The rental company

McRent in Ireland, from Dublin to the Atlantic coast

On the Irish side, the Erwin Hymer Group’s rental brand has three depots for two departure cities. Two are in the Dublin area: one in Cloghran, on Airport Road, near the airport, the other in Rathcoole, south-west of the capital. The third, listed under Limerick, is actually in Newcastle West, west of the city, on the road to Kerry and the Atlantic coast.

Six models were observed: the Urban Plus campervan for two, the Compact Plus, Comfort Plus and Family Standard low-profiles, and the Family Plus and Family Luxury overcabs, with five berths. All have a manual gearbox, a point to weigh up since you drive on the left and change gear with your left hand.

Every McRent offer observed by CoolDrive in Ireland includes unlimited mileage, with an excess of €2,000.

Our verdict: a good base for a first tour of the island, with one departure on the Dublin side and another closer to the Atlantic. On the downside, the Irish range is short, with no automatic gearbox, July prices are much higher than in spring and vehicles go quickly in summer.

Rental company profile

McRent in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether McRent suits your trip.

General information

Rental company: McRent · rental brand of the Erwin Hymer Group
Website: mcrent.eu
Models observed in Ireland: Urban Plus, Compact Plus, Comfort Plus, Family Standard, Family Plus, Family Luxury
Berths: 2 to 5 · five in the Family Plus and Luxury overcabs
Gearbox: Manual only · gear lever on the driver’s left

Rental conditions

Driving side: Left · speeds in km/h in the Republic of Ireland
Mileage included: Unlimited · for all the offers observed in Ireland
Observed excess: €2,000 · the same amount on all six observed models
Minimum age and licence: Stated in the offer · to be checked before booking
Northern Ireland and ferries: According to the offer’s terms · to be checked before any border crossing or sea crossing
Fees on return: Cleaning or refuelling possible · if the vehicle is not returned in the expected condition

Insurance and extras

What is provided: Listed in the offer details · equipment included and paid extras
Extras: Bedding, linen, child seats · subject to availability, to be booked in advance

Network and availability

Dublin, airport side: Collinstown Business Park, Airport Road, Cloghran · K67 C7D0
Dublin, south-west: Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole · D24 YY64, County Dublin
“Limerick” departure: Coolanoran, Newcastle West · V42 NV34, west of Limerick
Brand network: 20 countries · including the neighbouring United Kingdom

The fleet

McRent vehicles in Ireland

Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.

C-class motorhome

Campervan

Urban Plus 4 2 Manual

Low-profile motorhome

Observed prices

Prices recorded at McRent in Ireland

Vehicle	Winter January	Spring April	Summer July	Autumn October
Campervan	from €93/day median €93/day	from €109/day median €124/day	from €188/day median €191/day	from €98/day median €98/day
Low-profile motorhome	from €98/day median €103/day	from €114/day median €135/day	from €227/day median €251/day	from €96/day median €103/day
Large motorhome	from €107/day median €113/day	from €134/day median €148/day	from €227/day median €253/day	from €107/day median €113/day

Daily prices recorded at McRent on October 21, 2026 for a 14-day rental from its branches in Ireland: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €2,000.

Branches

McRent branches in Ireland

Dublin

McRent Dublin c/o Mcrent Ireland Ltd. Airport

Collinstown Business Park, Airport Road Cloghran, K67 C7D0 Dublin

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McRent Dublin c/o Mcrent Ireland Ltd.

Unit 7, Block 642B, Jordanstown Road, Greenogue Business Park, D24 YY64 Rahtcoole, Co. Dublin

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Limerick

McRent Limerick c/o McRent Ireland Ltd.

Coolanoran, V42 NV34 Newcastle West, Co. Limerick

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Network

McRent also operates in 19 other countries

Comparison

McRent compared with other rental companies in Ireland

Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.

Rental company	Vehicles	Mileage	Best for
McRent	Urban campervan, Compact and Comfort low-profiles, Family overcabs	Unlimited in 100% of observed offers	Departures from Dublin and Limerick, five-berth overcabs
Anywhere Campers	Campervans, motorhomes and large motorhomes (Adria, Carado, Sunlight)	Unlimited in 100% of observed offers	Choice of automatic gearboxes, 4 departure cities

Our view

McRent: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

McRent is ideal if…

You are flying into Dublin and want to hit the road quickly
You want to start the Wild Atlantic Way in Kerry or Clare: the Newcastle West departure is close by
You are doing a full tour of the island: no mileage limit in the observed offers
You are travelling as a family and an overcab with five berths suits you
You are travelling off-season, when observed prices are at their lowest

McRent is not ideal if…

You do not feel ready to drive on the left with a manual gearbox
You want to start your trip in Cork, Galway or Belfast
You are looking for a wide choice of models: only six were observed
You plan to book in June for a departure in high summer

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with McRent

Get used to driving on the left

In Ireland, you drive on the left and the McRent motorhomes listed all have a manual gearbox, with the lever on the left. Take time to settle in on the depot car park, then avoid crossing Dublin at rush hour in your first hour. At roundabouts, you go clockwise.
Beware of minor roads

Away from motorways and national roads, Irish roads are often narrow, lined with low walls or hedges. On the Dingle Peninsula, the Conor Pass is not recommended for large vehicles. With a family overcab, stick to the main routes and drive without rushing.
Remember the M50 toll

Around Dublin, the M50 ring road has a barrier-free toll: the crossing is paid online, by the following day at the latest. Ask the depot how the rental company handles this toll. Elsewhere, motorway tolls are paid at the barrier, by card or in cash.
Plan your nights in advance

Many coastal car parks prohibit overnight stays. In July and August, book your campsites on the Wild Atlantic Way, especially in Kerry and Connemara. Off-season, check that they are open: several close between autumn and Easter.
Return the vehicle clean and full

Cleaning or fuel charges may apply on return. The day before, fill up the tank, empty the cassette and the grey water, and give it a quick sweep. At departure, note the existing scratches with the agent and keep the photos: it is the best way to avoid a dispute over the security deposit.

What travellers ask

Your questions about McRent

Where are McRent’s depots in Ireland?

There are three. In Dublin, one is in Cloghran, on Airport Road, near the airport, and the other in Rathcoole, south-west of the city. The departure listed as “Limerick” is from Newcastle West, west of the city. Your depot’s address and opening hours are specified in the offer and the confirmation.

Can you hire an automatic McRent motorhome in Ireland?

Not in our surveys: the six McRent models offered in Ireland have a manual gearbox. As you drive on the left, the lever is operated with your left hand, which takes some getting used to. If you insist on an automatic gearbox, the search engine shows the transmission of each vehicle from the other rental companies in the country.

Which itinerary should you take with a McRent motorhome in Ireland?

From Newcastle West, the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula and the Cliffs of Moher are within a few hours. From Dublin, you can cross the island towards Galway and Connemara, or follow the east coast towards Wicklow and Waterford. The unlimited mileage observed leaves you completely free to combine these regions.

Which McRent model should you choose for Irish roads?

For two, the Urban Plus campervan or the Compact Plus low-profile get through the narrow roads of the west more easily. The Comfort Plus and the Family Standard offer four berths. For a family of five, you need a Family Plus or Family Luxury overcab, wider and taller: in that case, stick mainly to the main roads.

How much does a McRent hire cost in Ireland?

Prices observed in October 2026 for a 14-day hire, including mandatory fees, start at €93 per day for a campervan in January. In April, the medians are around €124 for a campervan and €135 for a motorhome; in July, they rise to about €191 and €251. Your dates will give the exact price.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with McRent

4.3

818 reviews

I made a mistake with my booking and within a day, the staff had fixed the problem for me and I got the vehicle I originally wanted. Couldn't have been happier with Cool Drive. The staff are extremely helpful and they offer the best prices around for campervan hire.

Ireland · Jul 2024

Trustpilot

Very simple and effective

Ireland · Jul 2023

Trustpilot

Very good service, well advised, well followed up, quick in responses, just a bit pricey.

(anonymous)

Ireland · Sep 2019

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — McRent motorhome hire in Ireland

Why book McRent with CoolDrive?

By going through CoolDrive, you see McRent side by side with the other rental companies present in Ireland, and the price shown already includes mandatory fees. Each offer specifies the equipment provided and the extras, and an expert can help you choose between Dublin and Newcastle West depending on your flight and your itinerary on the island.

What excess applies with McRent in Ireland?

The excess observed on Irish McRent offers is €2,000, whatever the model. The security deposit and how it is taken are described in the offer’s terms. Make sure your credit card has a sufficient margin, and ask our team about any partial excess reduction options.

Can you go to Northern Ireland with a McRent motorhome?

Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom: entering it with a vehicle hired in the Republic of Ireland depends on the rental company’s terms, as does a ferry crossing. Read the authorised countries in the offer before booking. Once there, speed limits north of the border are expressed in miles per hour.

Can you pick up the motorhome in Dublin and return it in Limerick?

A trip between the Dublin depot and the Newcastle West depot is only possible if the offer allows it. In the search engine, choose Limerick as the return city: offers that do not accept it are filtered out. Otherwise, plan a loop, for example Dublin, Galway, Connemara, then back through the centre of the island.

When should you travel in a McRent motorhome in Ireland?

From May to September, the days are long and the campsites open, but July and August concentrate demand and the highest observed prices. April and October offer much lower rates, with more changeable weather. Whatever the season, bring rainwear: the Atlantic gives no warning.

Should you book early with McRent in Ireland?

Yes, especially for the summer. With three depots and six models, the choice narrows quickly as July approaches, and the family overcabs are the first to run out. Booking several months ahead lets you choose the departure depot and the model. For April or October, a few weeks are often enough.

About us

Your McRent motorhome in Ireland, booked on CoolDrive Nomad

In Ireland, McRent offers three depots for two departure points: the Dublin area, with one address near the airport and another in Rathcoole, and Newcastle West, in County Limerick, close to Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way. Six models have been observed there, from the Urban Plus campervan to the Family overcabs for five, all with a manual gearbox, unlimited mileage and an excess of €2,000.

CoolDrive Nomad lets you compare McRent with other rental companies based in Ireland, such as Anywhere Campers, and shows a final price including mandatory fees. Our team advises you on which depot to choose depending on your arrival, on driving on the left and on the extras to plan for. Enter your dates and departure point to get the exact price.

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