We recently rented a car in Spain for five days and a neighbour recommended CarHireExcess.ie. We’d never used separate car hire excess insurance before, but the saving was substantial. Booking... See more
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I signed up for the annual worldwide cover which was great value. My wife recently scuffed an alloy wheel on our hire car in Portugal (I usually do the driving abroad!). The true test of an insurance... See more
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Most Spanish / Portuguese car hire airport company's will put major pressure for you to buy " All you can Eat " policy's , I've driven for 50 years in 18 countries and never had an incident, bar a ""... See more
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Clear Communications and Timely Responses. Unfortuntely as car hire is a bit of a lottery I used this company for excess cover. I was given a competitive quote and purchased. I was clearly informed o... See more
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CarHireExcess.ie is part of Cover-More Blue Insurance Services Limited (previously known as Blue Insurance Limited), a multi-award winning insurance company with over 15 years of experience and committed to offering comprehensive cover at very competitive prices to both Irish and the UK customers. At CarHireExcess.ie, you can choose between European or Worldwide policies, be it Annual or Daily cover. We also offer Supplemental Liability Insurance as an add-on cover for Worldwide policies.
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Suite 11, Fifth Floor, No. 2 Stemple Exchange, Blanchardstown Corporate Park D15 E4FN, D15 E4FN, Dublin, Ireland
- 01-4854113 | 0818 444 447
- info@carhireexcess.ie
- carhireexcess.ie
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Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Donal,
Thanks for the shout-out! We’re happy to have delivered a positive experience. Whether it's something small or big, we want every moment with us to feel smooth and supportive—glad to know we hit the mark for you
Kind regards,
Temi.
Easy to access,clear instructions
Easy to access,clear instructions, very good cost
21 September 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Lester,
It’s always a pleasure to hear we’re doing things right. We put a lot of care into our work, so hearing that it’s making a difference is quite rewarding. Thank you.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Definitely worth considering
We recently rented a car in Spain for five days and a neighbour recommended CarHireExcess.ie. We’d never used separate car hire excess insurance before, but the saving was substantial.
Booking directly with the rental company, the car was going to cost us €181 including their insurance. By taking out a one-off CarHireExcess policy for around €16, our total cost came down to €52 for the car plus €16 for the excess cover.
That’s a very decent saving over just five days, and we’d happily use them again.
They also offer an annual policy, which looks like it would make even more sense if you rent cars two or more times a year.
30 August 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Trish,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We want every moment with us to feel smooth and supportive. It’s always so helpful to hear that what we do is working well for you. Thanks for being part of the journey.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Helen,
It’s always a pleasure to hear we’re doing things right. We put a lot of care into our work, so hearing that it’s making a difference is quite rewarding. Thank you for your feedback.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Just that it was so easy to get online…
Just that it was so easy to get online no hassle.
18 September 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Allan,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We know your time is valuable, so hearing that you had a good experience and took the time to let us know is very much appreciated.
Kind regards,
Temi.
When something actually goes wrong and…
When something actually goes wrong and I have to claim.. then and only then can I review your services...
I believed your product information and I paid you for the said services.
I can't comment on that transaction further you gave a price I paid the price.
Now when shit goes tits up will you stand up???
That's when I give my reviews!!!!
17 September 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Derek,
Thank you for sharing your concerns .
We read every review, and feedback helps shape how we support and improve.
We do our best to make every experience a positive one.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Tom,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We know your time is valuable, so hearing that you had a good experience and took the time to let us know is appreciated.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Uncomplicated ,easy to understand and…
Uncomplicated ,easy to understand and good reputation
15 September 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Shannon,
Thank you. It’s always a pleasure to hear we’re doing things right. We put a lot of care into our work, so hearing that it’s making a difference is quite rewarding.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Easy to purchase
Easy to purchase, very competitive price. But I have not had to claim - that may be another issue.
15 September 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Brian,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It’s always so helpful to hear that what we do is working well for you. Thanks for being part of the journey.
We'll keep doing our best to make every experience just as positive.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Tymon,
It’s always a pleasure to hear we’re doing things right. We put a lot of care into our work, so hearing that it’s making a difference is incredibly rewarding. Thank you for taking the time to share.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Tony,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We know your time is valuable, so hearing that you had a good experience and took the time to let us know is quite appreciated.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Definitely cheaper than others
Definitely cheaper than other alternatives. I'm so happy my friend recommended them to me. Saved me hundreds just on the first rental.
29 June 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Hanna,
Thanks for trusting us and taking the time to share. We know trust has to be earned, so it's really helpful when someone says we got it right. Thank you!
Kind regards,
Temi.
Exactly as it should be.
Very straight forward. The car rental company in Italy initially wanted me to take out extra insurance but there was no argument when I mentioned that I had CarHireExcess. Fortunately I didn't have to make a claim.
5 June 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi David,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We know your time is valuable, so hearing that you had a good experience and took the time to let us know is much appreciated.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Very simple and very easy to join.
12 September 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Brendan,
Really appreciate this! It’s always a pleasure to hear we’re doing things right. We put a lot of care into our work, so hearing that it’s making a difference is quite rewarding.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Service really good
Service really good. However I just had one small issue, in that my credit card had changed and so the standing payment did not go through. I luckily remembered this a couple of days after payment was due so I was able to go online and pay the renewal myself. I think it might be good if I had been notified that the payment was rejected.
10 September 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Irene,
Thank you. We read every review, and comments like yours help shape how we support and improve. We’re grateful you shared your experience.
Kind regards,
Temi.
effortless roll over
11 September 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi John,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It’s always so helpful to hear that what we do is working well for you. Thanks for being part of the journey.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Anthony,
Thank you! We’re so happy you had a positive experience with us. and took the time to share. It’s always great to hear when things go well.
We'll keep doing our best to make every experience just as positive.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Good service
8 September 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Bruce,
We’re so glad to hear that. Every bit of encouragement helps us keep pushing to improve and deliver the best service we can. Your support truly means a lot to us.
Kind Regards,
Zainab
Why they do not return emails
Why they do not return emails? This is the second evaluation in Trustpilot just to obtain CarHireExcess attention to help me with simple questions.
8 September 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Rafael,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I’m really sorry to hear this. We are currently experiencing a high volume of emails and queries, which unfortunately means our response times have been slower than usual. I can see that my colleague has now responded to your query. I will also be reaching out to you directly.
Kind Regards,
Zainab
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Maurice,
Thanks so much for your kind words. We're thrilled you had a great experience. It means a lot to us to know we were able to meet your expectations. We'll keep doing our best to make every experience just as positive.
Kind Regards,
Zainab
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