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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Great Customer Service, was part of a group travelling around Northern Europe, which had a RTA, were Carhire access was utilised with no drama. Top class service.
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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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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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I use this every year for peace of mind…
I use this every year for peace of mind & instead of getting fleeced by car hire companies for the extra insurance if i rent a car
2 June 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Carol,
We appreciate the encouragement—it goes a long way. Thanks! A little positivity makes a big impact on our team, and your words absolutely made a difference today.
Kind Regards,
Victoria
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi John,
We're smiling over here—thanks for your thoughtful review!
It’s feedback like this that lifts the whole team. We’re so glad we could make your experience a good one.
Kind Regards,
Victoria
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Denis,
We appreciate the encouragement—it goes a long way. Thanks! A little positivity makes a big impact on our team, and your words absolutely made a difference today.
Kind Regards,
Victoria
I always buy my excess car insurance…
I always buy my excess car insurance from carhireexcess,ie - Blue Insurances. Good company, easy to deal with and reliable.
9 May 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi John,
Thank you! We're lucky to have customers like you. Your encouragement really helps us continue improving, growing, and serving people in the best way possible.
Kind Regards,
Victoria
Ease of booking.
1 June 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Michael,
Awesome to hear—thank you for the positive feedback! We're always working to make things better, so it’s really motivating when someone takes the time to share something positive like this.
Kind Regards,
Victoria
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Tom,
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 incredibly rewarding.
Kind Regards,
Victoria
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi,
Your feedback brightened our day. Kind words like yours fuel the passion behind everything we do. So glad you had a great experience!
Kind Regards,
Victoria
Ease of use and price
25 May 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi John,
We appreciate the encouragement—it goes a long way. Thanks! A little positivity makes a big impact on our team, and your words absolutely made a difference today.
Kind Regards,
Victoria
Good value for money
Good extra cover, cmpared to the exhorbitant cover offered by the car rental companies anywhere in europe, so well worth it. In 15 yers only had one incident, car was broken in, and personal items stolen, car Hire excess refunded the cost of the damage to teh car and the value of the goods stolen.
26 May 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Franco,
Thank you for your feedback — I’m sorry to hear this and will be reaching out to you directly to help make it right.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Save money by getting side insurance
Don't get ripped off at the desk in the airport or online. Take out cover here instead.
8 December 2025
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Barry,
Thanks for your positive review. Your support keeps us going! —it helps shape how we grow and improve. Thanks for being part of the journey.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Very simple and straight forward…
Very simple and straight forward website and pricing options and details of plans available.
Competitive price versus the Car Hire company.
21 May 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Declan,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It’s always so helpful—and heartening—to hear that what we do is working well for you. Thanks for being part of the journey.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Simple and easy
Very simple and easy to hire a reasonable car. Wasn’t a fan of the modern functionality of lane assist brake assist etc was really weird
They should get a few decent powerful cars to rent to premium customers 🤷♂️
20 April 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Chris,
Thanks for the five stars! Every star counts—and so does your voice. Thanks for helping us grow with your feedback!
Kind regards,
Temi.
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Amanda,
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We don’t take feedback lightly, and knowing we made a positive impact really keeps us motivated.
We'll keep doing our best to make every experience just as positive.
Kind regards,
Temi.
Great easy experience
Great easy experience. Had my annual insurance for Europe in minutes. Great value too.
25 May 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Adrian,
We're thrilled you had a positive 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,
Temi.
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Niall
Thank you for your comments and taking the time to leave a review.
Kind Regards,
Zuzanna
Excellent service
Excellent company to deal with when making a claim very straightforward and very fast refund. I can highly recommend Car Hire Excess
22 May 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Breda,
Thanks for the five stars! We're grateful for your support. Every star counts—and so does your voice. Thanks for helping us grow with your feedback!
Kind Regards,
Victoria
The call taker was really helpful…
The call taker was really helpful however your phone service is diabolical and will put me off dealing with you again. Last wednesday evening I was the next caller in the queue for 30 minutes.
21 May 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Joe,
Thanks so much! Your feedback keeps us motivated. We read every review, and comments like yours help shape how we support and improve. We’re grateful you shared your experience.
Kind Regards,
Victoria
I’ve used CarHireExcess a few times now…
I’ve used CarHireExcess a few times now on our US holidays and it’s been great every time. It’s really affordable and easy to deal with. We had a puncture once and the reimbursement was sorted out quickly with no hassle. Definitely a company I’d recommend, and I’ll keep using them for our holiday car rentals.
14 September 2025
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Rhodney,
Wow, thank you! We’re so happy you had a great experience with us. It’s always great to hear when things go well—we’ll keep doing all we can to make sure that continues.
Kind Regards,
Victoria
Good online buying process
Good online buying process, quick, straightforward, and a good price.
19 May 2026
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Kathleen
Thank you for your comments and taking the time to leave a 5 star review.
Kind Regards,
Zuzanna
Reply from CarHireExcess.ie
Hi Paul
Thank you for your comments and taking the time to leave a 5 star review.
Kind Regards,
Zuzanna
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