NewWay Car Hire Ireland Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Looking at 339 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Consumers frequently praise the smooth, hassle-free rental process, transparent pricing models, and all-inclusive insurance packages that keep overall travel costs completely straightforward. People love the exceptionally friendly team members and the convenient airport pickup locations that let travelers easily bypass frustrating shuttle bus rides. However, some customers also noted issues regarding the condition of certain vehicles, specifically mentioning cleanliness concerns, worn interiors, and older cars with high mileage. A few other people also felt that unexpected mechanical problems, dead batteries, or frustrating waiting times during vehicle pickup negatively impacted their overall trips.

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Price

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love renting from New Way. Hamds down the best hassle free car rental and insurance all included. Always great experience & Edel always a pleasure to chat with. Rent twice a year as come back home to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After many years of renting in Dublin with the major brands (hidden fees, stressful insurance upsell, deductible surprises etc.), i have now switched 100% to renting with NewWay. I have used NewWay tw... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straightforward and easy All inclusive and able to use debit card We had our car within a few minutes from arriving at Dublin airport and then checking back in was super quick and straight on the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I booked online. As a solo traveller doing a 2 wk road trip around Ireland i wanted to use a local company with no hidden costs. No queue on pick up at the airport. Clear instructions on where to fin... See more

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  1. Car Rental Agency

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NewWay are an Irish owned, all-inclusive car hire firm in Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airport. NewWay offer full insurance, including tyre and windscreen damage, cross border coverage and in-terminal pick up. We take no security deposit and there is no excess,


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

No air con during heatwave

The service was good from the staff, all friendly and efficient.

But the air condition was not working. It was just hot air all the time. The weather was the hottest time of the year so it was very uncomfortable. So i emailed the support email and 4 days later when I dropped the car back I still did not have a reply to my email.

The price is good from this company but it seems they use slightly older and higher mileage vehicles.

July 13, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

Hi Peter,

I am sorry we did not meet the standards expected on this rental. I will investigate the delays on the email reply.

Niamh

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Recommended

Agent at booking / collection desk was very friendly and helpful , The car was good with damage recorded however it would have benefited from a visit to the car wash as the exterior was dirty . The interior was stained on the rear seats and would benefit from a good valet. The collection was simple and straightforward. The vehicle adequate for our needs and drove well. The return was straightforward and quick. All in all I would recommend using New way and I will do so sometime in the future.

July 14, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

Thanks for the feedback Mac. I will be passing the car comments to the garage amnager as we aim for a higher standard than that.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay away from this business

- stars if possible, stay away from them - money grabbing business that doesn’t give a rat’ **s about customers.
I booked a car from Dublin Airport, after I landed (giving them flight number ofc) - there was noone there, 30 calls later - no one to pick up, managed to find their desk - person was away, luckily avis (their partners/colleagues were able to sort out ) - tho they even managed to book me a smaller size car on the booking then what i paid for…

June 3, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

I am really sorry to read your review, this is not the standard we strive for at NewWay at all.

Our desks are all located in the main arrivals hall at the airports alongside the other companies. If the desk is closed there will be instructions on how to pic up your car provided.

If you want us to look into the car group assigned email care@newway.ie with your RA number and we will fully investigate.

Niamh.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Taking the hassle out of Car hire!

Simple and easy online - paid up front.
Staff at desk in Dublin were great - took fuel deposit. Connection to carpark to collect keys was seamless. Will use again.

July 4, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hustle free

Easy, clean car and hustle free service. Booking process is the easiest ever .

July 10, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

Thanks for the kind review.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lack of Courteous Practices and Decency

I made a reservation which I thought I had canceled. The day came and of course I’m a ‘No Show”. This company never sent a reminder email of any kind, not even to say we look forward to seeing you in 2 weeks, for example. I ended up going with another very reputable company with excellent customer service that feels very personal, they actually send an email prior to pickup as a form of touching base which would also serve as a reminder. Beware of a company that puts profits ahead of decency.

June 26, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

Hi Theresa,

I am sorry to read your review. We have been operating since 2020 and this is the first time I am reading feedback of this nature.

We would never intentially mislead a customer.

When a booking is made and cars and fleet is alocated we are no longer in a posititon to retn that car out to others.

We have a generous cancelation policy. Bookings are free to cancel. You will get a full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before pickup time. You will get a full refund less €45.00 if you cancel within 24 hours but no refund is provided in the case of a no-show.

Regards,
Niamh

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never again

Thought these were the business till they showed their true colours. I've learnt my lesson and I will never use these again. Underhanded and deceitful! Just because you have it in your terms doesn't make it right!
Used this company while my own car was off the road. I rented 3 and the last one they done me right over. As I didn't have an exact date when my car would be fixed I had to extend the rental a bit. One the 2nd car they didn't refund my fuel deposit in full. For what reason I've no idea. The last car I was charged 2 fuel deposits and assured I would be reimbursed. The last time I extended I told the rep I might leave it back early as I might not need it for the full time (2 weeks) nothing was said except ok so I thought it would be no problem getting refunded what I didn't use. My car was finally fixed so was able to leave it back with 8 days to spare. Nothing was said to me at the desk. I waited for my refund and I knew it wasn't right when I did get it so chased it up to which i was told they would be unable to issue a refund . I will not be using your company again and will be telling everyone about how sneaky you are as a company. To think I actually recommended you before this. This is how I'm repaid!

July 6, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

Hi Aoife,

Please email care@newway.ie with your RA number mentioning this reivew so we can look into this particularly the fuel hold. This should be reverted once you return the car full.

On the unused days, our terms of rental state there is no fee for returning early but it won't be possible to issue a refund for unused days.

Your situation is unusal, please let us look into it .

Reageds,
Nimah

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The car was we feel unroadworthy

The car was we feel unroadworthy. Brakes shuttered, engine worked hard. Very thirsty on fuel. Gear shift difficult to work.
It also smelt like someone had vomited in it. It also hadn’t been touched when collected as it had cobwebs all over it.

July 4, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

This does not sound like the usual experience with us. Please email care@newway.ie with your RA number mentioning this review so we can fully investigate.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly helpful staff easy to rent…

Friendly helpful staff easy to rent easy to pick up and drop off most Important new and clean cars I can highly recommend to everyone who is interested

July 6, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

Thanks you for the kind feedback Dr Izzet.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently rented a car from ⁠NewWay…

I recently rented a car from ⁠NewWay Car Hire in Dublin, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. I picked up the car in Dublin and dropped it back off at Dublin Airport. From start to finish, the entire process was exceptionally easy and straightforward. Booking the vehicle online, picking it up, and dropping it back off was completely seamless and stress-free.
The vehicle itself was in immaculate condition, spotless, and perfectly clean both inside and out. Another fantastic thing about NewWay is that all insurance costs and everything else are fully included in the price. There were absolutely no hidden fees or unexpected costs at the counter, which gave me complete peace of mind. Additionally, their payment flexibility is a huge bonus. Unlike most other rental companies that strictly require a credit card, I was able to use my Visa debit card for the deposit.
This was honestly the best car rental experience I have ever had. I am super satisfied with their service, and I will definitely use them again for my next trip to Ireland. Highly recommended!!!

June 19, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

Thank you for your fantasitc review, JM, and for your five star rating! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you New way

I think normally European rental vehicles was expensive and service is not good.

But in new way service is fantastic and friendly. Thank you very much.

June 11, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

Hi Lucy,
We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you for your kind review and 5-star rating!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great car rental

Great car rental, affordable, car was in good condition. No issues.

June 19, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

Hi Jonathan,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! We hope to see you again soon!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So simple and easy,car was exactly what…

So simple and easy,car was exactly what I asked for.No massive deposits on my credit card and no pushy agent trying to up sell me insurance just one single no fuss payment.I will definitely be using NewWay again next time I'm in Ireland

June 26, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review, Alan. We look forward to seeing you again for your next rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New Way Car Hire

Pick up was fast and efficient. Staff were very helpful and courteous. Would always choose this company in the future.

June 22, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review, Mary! We hope to see you again soon!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Picking up and returning car was a…breeze

Picking up and returning car was a breeze. The peace of mind we had with full insurance coverage as American drivers was worth it. I would rent from this company again.

June 23, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

Thank you for your wonderful review, Edie! We appreciate your 5-star rating!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was perfect

Everything was perfect, kind staff and very uncomplicated. Had a Suzuki S Cross, fine car for driving around even on narrow streets. Chose New Way because everything is included in the offer. Thank You very much, if we return we return to New Way. Chris.

June 24, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

Hi Chris,
We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience. Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-Star review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy pricess

Very friendly staff on the New Way desk at Dublin Airport. It was lovely to speak some Gaeilge with them.

Seamless process from ordering online to returning the car.

June 18, 2026
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Reply from NewWay Car Hire Ireland

Go raibh míle maith agat, Kerry! We appreciate your wonderful 5-star review and look forward to your next rental with us!

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