Quins Cars information
Quins Cars are one of Ireland's most trusted rental car companies. The company is famous for excellent service and will ensure that your visit to Ireland is a memorable one for all the right reasons.An Irish Car Hire company established in 1989, Quin's Car Rentals are the leading independent Dublin car rental company in Ireland. With car hire locations at Dublin airport, Dublin city and Shannon airport, our strength as a provider of Irish car rentals in Ireland is our car hire service performed by courteous and dedicated staff who have years of experience in the Irish car rental business. We treat our car hire customers as we would like to be treated ourselves, by providing the most competitive way to book car rental in Ireland.
Quin's Car Rentals was founded in 1989. Since then it has built up a deserved reputation as one of the foremost Dublin car rental companies in Ireland. Conveniently located at the arrivals hall in Dublin airport.
Quin's Car Rentals has been guided to its success by Gary Curtin the Managing Director and founder of the company and by staff who are dedicated and committed to quality and customer services throughout their Dublin car rental operation. Gary Curtin who has been in the Irish car rental industry since 1973, has just one philosophy "to treat his clients exactly the same way as he would like to be treated himself."
We have continually re-invested in our Dublin car hire company and can now provide a purpose built car rental facility located along side both the M1 and the M50 motor ways. Two of Dublin’s main artery’s, affording easy access for our clients.
Quins Cars Rental Terms
Drivers License RequirementsAll clients wishing to drive the supplier's vehicle must be in possession of a full-unendorsed drivers license. (Minor endorsements may be acceptable, subject to notification prior to booking). All drives must have held a full drivers license for at least 2 years prior to hiring a car with the supplier and must present themselves with their full unendorsed drivers license at the time of Rental. Visitors from overseas must produce a driving license issued in their country of permanent residence.
Age Requirements
The minimum age to rent a vehicle is 25 years and the maximum age is 75 years. All drivers must have held a full drivers license for at least 2 years prior to hiring a car.
Speeding/Parking Fines
Speeding / Parking fines This booking requires a non-refundable deposit (as detailed at the time of booking), which will be processed upon confirmation. Your booking is confirmed when you receive your email confirmation (providing there are no problems with your credit card and your vehicle is available). In addition to this, the following terms and conditions apply.
CDW Excess Insurance
The basic rental rates includes CDW Insurance - this cover reduces your financial liability for damage caused to the vehicle from the full value of the vehicle to the value of the excess which will apply at all times, ranging from € 700 to € 1800 depending on the vehicle type. Excess Deductible All vehicles have an excess/deductible amount as follows
Super Damage Waver
If you want to purchase additional cover, Super Damage Waver Insurance (SDW) reduces your limited liability in case of damage to the Quins car. SDW reduces your excess liability of € 900 to zero at an additional cost . On luxury cars and people carriers the excess liability is € 1500 and can be reduced to €0 by purchasing this option.
Theft Loss Insurance
This optional extra insurance limits your liability for loss or theft of the supplier's vehicle provided it is used within the Terms and Conditions of the Rental Agreement. By accepting this policy, you are subject to a liability excess of €600. Theft Protection Insurance does not cover contents of the vehicle. Please note that this option can only be purchased from Quins at the time of pick up.
Northern Ireland Coverage
This protection coverage covers the rental vehicle in the event of breakdown, and if the need for vehicle towing occurs. 24 hours roadside assistance is also covered during the rental vehicles time in Northern Ireland.
Speeding/Parking Fines
Speeding / Parking fines and the sole responsibility of the driver. The supplier accepts no responsibility for any fine or payment.
Car Types
The supplier operates a fleet with many different makes and models of cars. Whilst every effort will be made to supply the reserved model, we reserve the right to supply a suitable alternative.
Baby Seats
Baby seats are available by prior notification at an additional cost. Our baby seats are forward facing and are suitable for children aged from 9 months up to 4 years depending on the size of the child. Our booster seats are suitable for children aged from 2 years up to 8 years.
We do however encourage clients to provide their own baby seats.
Additional drivers can be added for an extra charge. NOTE: Any driver not named on the rental agreement is not covered by our insurance and is prohibited from driving the rental car.
Fuel Policy
All cars are supplied with a full tank of petrol at a discounted price, Clients are encouraged to return the car empty, a full refund will be given if the car is returned with a full tank.
Location Service Charge
In common with many Car Rental companies in Ireland a standard Location Service Charge of €25.00 will be added to the rental cost when you pick up your car.
Late Fee
For collection after 2200hrs a late fee of €25.00 applies to all bookings.
Fines
Speeding / Parking fines are the sole responsibility of the driver. The supplier accepts no responsibility for any fine or payment.
Terms of booking on this website
Information disclaimer
The rates on this website are often heavily discounted. This is due to our negotiated rates and bulk buying power. On very rare occasions, a rate may be displayed incorrectly due to our, or a vehicle supplier's error. In such a case, if you book with us at a quoted rate that is incorrect, we will notify you of any price change and give you the option to proceed or cancel. We make every effort to keep information on our site up to date, but we cannot guarantee this website is free of errors or omissions and retain the right to update or change the information published at any time.
Liability
To the extent permitted by law we/the owners of this website will not be liable to you or to any third party (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including but not limited to any accident, injury, delay or loss of enjoyment) arising out of your reliance upon information contained on this website, including but not limited to your use (or inability to use) any products or services described or procured through this website.
When you pick up your vehicle, you will be required to sign a rental agreement with the supplier of the vehicle. Your rental and use of the vehicle will be governed by the terms of the rental agreement and any other documentation or information provided to you by the supplier at the time you pick up your vehicle. The rental agreement is between you and the supplier and we will not be liable to you or to any third party in relation to the terms of the supplier’s rental agreement or any other documentation provided to you by the supplier at the time of pick up.
While we will make reasonable efforts to ensure we are representing only reputable suppliers, we make no warranty about the fitness or suitability of any third party (supplier) product or service and will not accept responsibility for the quality or fitness of any vehicle. We welcome feedback from our customers on their experience with our suppliers. We may, at our discretion, provide you with reasonable assistance in resolving any dispute you may have with a supplier.
Our total liability to you in relation to your use of this website and the information contained on this website will not exceed the dollar amount of the deposit we have received from you in relation to your booking/rental. Refunds will not be made for bookings cancelled due to inclement weather. Again, we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance. Your use of this website is governed by the laws of New Zealand and the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
Booking information
To make a booking you must complete our booking form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your form, we will, subject to availability, confirm your booking by emailing you a confirmation voucher and invoice. The deposit required to secure your vehicle (as shown on the secure booking page) will only be processed on your credit card when your booking is confirmed. Please note that a 1.75% credit card charge will be added when your payment is processed.
A booking is confirmed when you have been emailed a confirmation voucher and at this stage the deposit is processed on your card and becomes non-refundable and any cancellation fees stated in the supplier's terms apply. Upon receipt of your confirmation, please check your details carefully and notify us immediately if there are any incorrect details, as it may not be possible to make changes at a later date.
If you are booking via phone, please make sure you have read the terms and conditions of the vehicle you wish to rent first. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the renter to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.
Information disclosure
In booking on this website you acknowledge that we disclose your information to your selected Supplier in order to provide the requested rental services.
Amendments
Please note that some suppliers treat an amendment as a new booking and apply the rate current at the time the amendment is made to recalculate the entire booking amount (not just the days changed). If the rental period is increased, an additional deposit may be required. If the rental period is shortened which results in a reduction of the rental charges, the deposit amount will remain unchanged, and the difference between the original and revised deposit is forfeited (it cannot be used towards remaining rental charges). To request a change to a confirmed booking, please use the alterations request link on your confirmation. Any alterations are subject to availability and the approval of the supplier. In addition to the alteration policy of the supplier stated in their terms, the following charges will apply:
Car rental alterations (all charges stated in local currency):
To change dates or times that result in a recalculation of rental rates, or to change vehicles or locations: 25.00
To add or remove extras to/from a confirmed booking: 10.00
Motorhome rental alterations (all charges stated in local currency):
To change dates or times that result in a recalculation of rental rates, or to change vehicles or locations: 75.00
To add or remove extras to/from confirmed booking: 20.00
The alteration fee will not be charged if your alteration request is not possible.
Vehicle Capacity and fitness to drive
Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vehicle you rent is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of seatbelts (and passengers) is indicated next to each vehicle on this website. Luggage capacity where shown is an indication only and we will not be responsible should you be unable to fit your entire luggage into a vehicle. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A vehicle supplier can refuse to rent a vehicle to any person who is in their opinion unfit to drive or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.
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