Donegal Airport (CFN) Car & Van Hire

Donegal Airport (CFN)

Location Details

Donegal Airport
CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Donegal, U, IE, DL

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Directions from Terminal

Debit Cards are not accepted at airport locations.  No shuttle required.  The counter is located near the baggage claim in the main terminal.  The vehicles are within walking distance.

Hiring a car at Donegal Airport (CFN)

Donegal Airport in Carrickfinn lies just over two miles southwest of Bunbeg, County Donegal, Ireland. Located on the coast, the airport is only 15 minutes from Dungloe and Gweedore, and a 45-minute drive from Letterkenny.

With so many popular towns within easy reach of the airport, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is a great choice to get you on the road to wherever you need to go when touring the area. Upon leaving the airport in your hire car, it's easy to get to the major routes such as the N14 and N56, which connect you to various places.

While in the area, visit Glenveagh Castle, with plenty of parking and super 19th to 20th century antique furniture and paintings. Tropical World to the northeast of Letterkenny has an amazing collection of insects and animals, with a bug hut, butterflies and beautiful birds for everyone to enjoy. Glebe House and Gallery to the southwest of Letterkenny is a fabulous place set in picturesque gardens with easy parking for your hire car. If you're feeling adventurous, drive the Wild Atlantic Way, a three-day drive along County Donegal's beautiful coastline, including Ireland's most northerly point, Malin Head, the cliffs at Sliabh Liag and picturesque Fanad Head.

Cheap car hire at Donegal Airport

Are you looking for Cheap car hire in Donegal Airport? Then Enterprise is exactly what you are looking for. Receive the best customer service for a great price. Enterprise offers a great range of cars that you can choose from, for either short term or long term rental. Whatever your transport needs we can accomodate you, your friends and family. Have a browse through our wide range and start your journey with Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

One way car-hire

Are you looking for one-way car hire? Enterprise Rent-A-Car has exactly what you are looking for! You can choose from a wide range of vehicles which include economy, SUVs and people carriers.

This great service provided is great if you are planning a road trip across the city or even country or even when moving house and you want to save yourself time and stress. Book today with Enterprise!

A Wide Range of Vehicles to Hire

Whatever the purpose of your visit, Enterprise can offer a wide range of suitable vehicles for hire. Whether you’re unaccompanied, with your family or a small group of people, and whether you just want a small car for local use or a powerful four-wheel drive vehicle, Enterprise has the right car for you. The range available includes cars of various sizes, as well as SUVs and people carriers , capable of carrying up to nine passengers.

Why hire with Enterprise?

Receive the best customer service for a great price when renting your car. Enterprise offers exactly what you need, whether it is short term or long term hire you are looking for, a compact 3 door car to explore the city, or a SUV for a nice family trip, Enterprise will accommodate your needs. Book today and start your journey!

Rental Policies

Additional drivers must meet all renter requirements. Additional drivers can be added to the rental agreement if they visit any rental location and present their driving licence. A daily surcharge of 11.90 EUR will apply at airport locations and 9.99 EUR at all other locations.

Vehicles can be returned outside of business hours from 0630 AM to 1400 PM. Please lock the vehicle and bring the keys  to the airport information desk located in the arrivals hall.

Renters must have been eligible to hold a driving licence for a minimum of 8 years for all vehicles. To rent People Carriers and Vans, renters must have been eligible to hold a driving licence for a minimum of 11 years and for Premium vehicles 13 years. No additional surcharges apply.

Vehicles can be driven in Northern Ireland and UK mainland. Travels to Europe mainland are not permitted.

An additional charge of 170.25 EUR will be charged for travels to the UK mainland. At all airport locations the charge is 202.60 EUR. Travels to Northern Ireland are free of charge.

Customers must always inform the rental branch of their intention to travel to the UK mainland with the vehicle and require authorisation.

Damage Waiver (DW) reduces the liability of the renter in the event of damage or theft of the vehicle. If DW is not included in the reservation, the renter has full liability for the vehicle. DW is available for purchase and reduces the applicable excess. If included in the reservation, the excess amount is 1600 EUR for Mini and Economy cars and Small Vans. For all other vehicles an excess of 2500 EUR applies. Before purchasing DW it is advised to determine, if a personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If DW is declined, the renter will be required to pay these charges and seek compensation through their carrier of personal coverage. DW is not insurance.

Renters wishing to discuss or dispute any matters concerning damage to the rental vehicle may contact our damage recovery department. Please email dru.uk9z@ehi.com or call 00 353 1 800 812 781.

All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it is collected from will be subject to a one way fee. The one way fee varies based on car category, location and pick up date. The exact amount of the one way fee will be displayed during the reservation process when entering the dates, desired route and car category.

Excess Protection is an optional coverage that reduces the applicable Damage Waiver Excess (see Damage Waiver terms) to: EUR 100 for economy and mini vehicles, EUR 500 for premium vehicles, and EUR 250 for all other vehicles.  You may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Excess Protection then you are required to pay any applicable Damage Waiver excess and seek compensation from your carrier. Excess Protection is not insurance.

If the renter does not choose to purchase an optional fuel product at the start of the rental period and does not return the vehicle with the same level of fuel as at the start of the rental period (as indicated on the Rental Agreement) the renter will be required to pay a refuelling service fee calculated as the difference between the fuel level recorded on the Rental Agreement and that recorded upon the return of the vehicle multiplied by the fuel price displayed at the branch, plus a refuelling charge of 15 EUR. Unused or excess fuel will not be refunded.

Where the vehicle is an electric vehicle and is returned with less charge than was provided at the start of the Rental Period (such level as indicated on the Rental Agreement Summary), a re-charging fee calculated as the kWhs needed to charge the vehicle to make up the difference between the charge level recorded on the Rental Agreement Summary and that recorded upon the return of the Vehicle multiplied by the kWh price displayed on the Rental Agreement Summary plus, an additional charge as indicated on the Rental Agreement Summary. No unused or excess charge will be refunded.

Mileage- all vehicles include unlimited mileage

ON SUNDAYS, THIS OFFICE IS OPEN DURING FLIGHT TIMES ONLY. THERE ARE NO FLIGHTS BETWEEN 930AM AND 300PM ON SUNDAYS. VAT ON VANS AND RENTALS OVER 35 DAYS WILL BE CHARGED A 23 percent.

All major credit cards (issued by either Visa, Mastercard or American Express) are accepted. All cards presented must be in the renter’s name. A security deposit plus the estimated cost of the rental will be taken at the time of rental. All vehicles require a deposit of €250. Debit cards such as Visa Electron, VPAY and Maestro, cash, checks, prepaid cards, Diners Club and Discover Card cards are not accepted.

Roadside Assistance Protection (RAP) is an optional 24-hour emergency service including tyre and glass repair or replacement costs except when part of a larger repair, replacement keys costs and all recovery and call out charges as result of a fault caused by the renter.
RAP does not apply if there is a breach of the rental agreement or if a wrong fuel type is used. The renter pays a flat-rate fee that covers all roadside assistance services. Before purchasing RAP, it is advised to determine if a personal coverage is adequate to cover these charges. If RAP is declined, the renter will be required to pay any applicable charges and seek compensation from the carrier of personal coverage. RAP is not insurance
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All drivers must present a fully valid and unexpired driving licence (digital licences are not accepted). If the driving licence is written in a language and characters different from those of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licences from countries that are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.

All renters must provide a valid photo ID such as a driving licence, passport or ID card. Visitors to Ireland must also provide proof of return travel and accommodation information while in Ireland.

Please note that we reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further identification checks if needed, which may include an identity check with an external organisation.

If Third Party Liability is included in your reservation, the renter and additional authorised drivers will be provided with coverage that meets or exceeds the minimum required third party liability insurance against death, personal injury and damage to property. Third Party Liability is subject to compliance with all terms, conditions, limitations, exceptions and exclusions, under rental entities insurance policy.

Donegal Airport (CFN) Car Hire FAQs

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