Spaceships in Ireland: departure from County Meath

The rental company

Spaceships in Ireland: a countryside departure north-west of Dublin

Known for its small campervans in Australia and New Zealand, and also present in Great Britain, the Spaceships brand also rents vehicles in the Republic of Ireland. The departure is linked to Dublin in the search, but the depot is actually in County Meath: in Philpotstown, right next to the R147, near the Garlow Cross junction, on the old Navan road.

Setting off from outside the capital has its advantages. The Hill of Tara, legendary seat of the High Kings of Ireland, is just a stone’s throw away. The Neolithic tombs of Newgrange and Knowth, in the Boyne Valley, and Trim Castle can be reached in no time. Via the M3 motorway, you can also head straight to Kells, Cavan and its lakes, then the north-west of the island, without facing the traffic jams of the Dublin area.

Our October 2026 surveys did not capture any Spaceships offers in Ireland, and our data does not specify which vehicles are available there. Model, transmission, mileage and excess should therefore be checked in each offer in the search, for your dates.

Our view: a smart starting point for a road trip that begins with ancient Ireland or heads for Sligo and Donegal. For anyone landing in Dublin, however, it means a journey to reach the depot, and with no prices observed, the comparison with Apollo, McRent or Causeway Campers happens when you search.

Rental company profile

Spaceships Rentals in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Spaceships Rentals suits your trip.

General information

Local trading name: Spaceships Campervan Hire · Spaceships Rentals brand

Rental conditions

Offers observed: None in October 2026 · vehicles and conditions specified in each offer
M3 motorway tolls: Paid as you pass, at the barrier · unlike Dublin’s M50 ring road, which has no barrier

Network and availability

Irish depot: Philpotstown, Garlow Cross · County Meath, Eircode C15 V9TW
Other rental companies in Ireland: Apollo, McRent, Causeway Campers · with a branch on the island, in the same search

Branches

Spaceships Rentals branches in Ireland

Dublin

Spaceships Campervan Hire

Just off, R147, Philpotstown, C15 V9TW Garlow Cross

See the branch View map

Network

Spaceships Rentals also operates in 3 other countries

Our view

Spaceships Rentals: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Spaceships Rentals is ideal if…

You want to start your trip with Tara, Newgrange and the Boyne Valley
Your road trip heads first for Cavan, Sligo or Donegal

Spaceships Rentals is not ideal if…

You want to collect the vehicle as you leave the airport
You want to choose a specific model before you even search

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Spaceships Rentals

Plan the journey to Garlow Cross

The depot is in the countryside, far from the Dublin Airport terminals. Coaches link the capital to Navan; a taxi then covers the rest of the way, unless you book a direct transfer. Agree the handover time around your flight, and allow extra time for traffic jams on the way out of Dublin.
Book your visit to Newgrange

The Newgrange and Knowth tombs can only be visited via the Brú na Bóinne visitor centre, from which shuttles leave at set times. In summer, places go quickly: book before collecting the motorhome, and save Tara, which is free to access, for the end of the day.
Read the letter in front of the road number

In Ireland, M stands for a motorway, N for a national road, R for a regional road, like the R147 by the depot, and L for a local road. L roads, often barely wide enough for one vehicle, are poorly suited to a motorhome: use N and R roads for getting around, and keep minor roads for the last few kilometres.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Spaceships Rentals

Where is the Spaceships depot in Ireland?

It is not in Dublin itself, but in County Meath, to the north-west: right next to the R147, in Philpotstown, near the Garlow Cross junction, between Dunshaughlin and Navan. It is the brand’s only Irish departure point in our data. The appointment time is shown in the booking confirmation.

Which vehicles does Spaceships offer in Ireland?

Our data does not yet list the models available from Meath. Elsewhere, the brand is best known for its small campervans. Number of berths, transmission and equipment are described in each offer: check them before booking, especially if there are more than two of you.

How much does Spaceships hire cost in Ireland?

CoolDrive has not yet recorded any Spaceships prices on the island, and we prefer not to make any up. Run a search from Dublin with your dates: the Meath depot appears, with a total price that includes mandatory fees, the mileage included and the excess.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Spaceships Rentals

4.3

818 reviews

Public rating of Spaceships Rentals

3.7/5 (167 reviews)

Trustpilot 3.7/5 167 reviews

Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.

Top rates and service

Sonia M.

Ireland · Oct 2025

Avis Vérifiés

Hello, very bad experience with the rental made with Causeway Campers Ltd: the rented camper was damaged from a previous accident with many parts taped up, including the rear bumper, which came loose during the jolts in the middle of the trip that I had to reattach after notifying them with makeshift means, causing stress on the road in the second part of the trip (photo available if needed); upon return, an effect that I am sure is a residual effect from the previous accident became apparent; upon return, I was charged £1000 for this damage on a previously damaged part; this is theft; no response to my requests; I do not recommend this rental company. Vehicle Booking Confirmation #05-3578

Vincent C.

Ireland · Sep 2025

Avis Vérifiés

We needed information to book a van for a stay in Ireland. We received precise answers to our questions, and we interacted with a welcoming and very competent person. We hope that the rest of our reservation will be just as satisfactory.

Ireland · Sep 2024

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Spaceships Rentals motorhome hire in Ireland

Can you return the vehicle somewhere other than Meath?

With only one Irish depot, returning the vehicle in another city is not a given. To check, choose a different drop-off city when you search: offers that accept it remain displayed, with their fees. Otherwise, plan a loop that brings you back to Garlow Cross.

Can you drive into Northern Ireland with a Spaceships vehicle?

From Meath, the Northern Irish border is not far, and there are no checkpoints. The areas covered by the insurance, however, depend on the offer’s conditions. In the North, bring pounds sterling, expect distances in miles and, for European travellers, the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

How long should you allow for a tour of the island from Meath?

A loop through the north-west, the Wild Atlantic Way and Kerry takes at least two to three weeks to avoid long days behind the wheel. In ten days, it is better to choose one half of the island, for example Sligo, Donegal and the Antrim coast.

About us

Hire a Spaceships Rentals motorhome in Ireland with CoolDrive Nomad

In Ireland, Spaceships sends its vehicles out from a rural depot in Philpotstown, County Meath, north-west of Dublin. The location lends itself to starting your trip with the Hill of Tara and the Boyne Valley, or to a direct route towards Cavan, Sligo and Donegal. CoolDrive shows these offers alongside those of the island’s other rental companies for your dates. The brand and its vehicles are presented on its main pages, including the one for the United Kingdom.

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