DHL Express Ireland Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 102 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Customers frequently experienced severe delivery delays, missing or damaged items, and unreliable tracking systems that provided virtually no useful information about package locations. People also noted that customer support teams were extremely difficult to reach and completely failed to provide helpful solutions when complex problems arose. Some reviewers were happy with specific local drivers who delivered packages earlier than scheduled with exceptional care and polite communication. A few consumers additionally praised individual staff members for going above and beyond to handle various inquiries efficiently and professionally.

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Delivery service

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Customer service

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Service

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Staff

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shipment tracking: 2315651914 DHL delivered this yesterday, to the wrong postal code, wrong house, and left it sitting by the roadside in the rain. That house is a vacation home, rarely occupie... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zero Stars Did Not deliver as per their 'commiment' on Friday causing me a great deal of inconvenience in the process. ... they might turn up on Monday ! 'Seamless' delivery ! most certainly Not !... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Every single time an order is delivered with DHL there is an issue and it's late, always blames the customer - called no answer, no one home etc.. despite taking time off work to sign for important de... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

While I understand the whole Brexit issue is completely out of DHL,s hands and they just add the VAT and taxes they are told, adding €14.60 administration fee from DHL to pay those fee's is just t... See more


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  1. Courier service
  2. also in
  3. Courier and Delivery Service
  4. Delivery Company
  5. Logistics service

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DHL Express is the global market leader in the international express courier business, specialising in time and day critical shipments to all corners of the world. With the global marketplace growing ever more connected, you can rely on the expertise of our local people in more than 220 countries and territories to ensure your shipment is delivered securely and on time. Whether you are a small or large business or a simply want to send a parcel to friends or family overseas, we have plenty of options for you.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a phone got it days late dumped…

Ordered a phone got it days late dumped on the door step it was not opened it was sent back could not put work or personal items on it after it being Mia now seller is refusing to refund as they claim it’s broken and there delaying another package I had on the way in German with no explanation for days police have been contacted …just got told by an extremely rude man it would be here next week which by that time I’ll be out of the return period costing me over €1000

21 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a phone online for 170 quid…

Ordered a phone online for 170 quid they delivered to wrong address and who ever they handed it to signed for it now i cant get hold of anyone to sort this out 170quid gone and cant get any help from them pure useless

20 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Pleasant Service.

The courier was very polite and gave eye contact and addressed me by my christian name.
I ordered my product from Italy, in just 2 days it arrived promptly at 10.32 this morning, all present and correct.
Thank you DHL for your excellent pleasant service.

With kind regards,

Mary Sheehan.

12 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have to say DHL

I have to say DHL
customer service is absolutely great to deal with. Agents always so helpful and polite. Considering so many other delivery companies don’t have a contact phone number it’s great to deal with an Irish Human agent.

11 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Can’t stand such blatant lies

Can’t stand such blatant lies. Was in the house all day, by the window in the living room overlooking the cul de sac we live in. Called customer service after online status claimed driver wasn’t able to access premises makes absolutely zero sense (undated cul de sac made up of semi-detached houses). They claimed that driver isn’t responding and that I’ll have to wait till Monday for delivery.

8 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I will never advise anyone to use DHL

I will never advise anyone to use DHL , they will collect parcel and charge posting ,customs and charge extra custom to the receiver , and the customs they will charge will be more that the price of the goods

8 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible customer service

Horrible customer service. Feels like I was speaking with machine. Guy kept on saying ANYTHING ELSE CAN I HELP WITH quickly answered my question and during our 3 minute conversation he asked me about 5 times ANYTHING ELSE CAN I HELP WITH. Yees! Listen to the questions first and stop asking like machine.

5 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor service and insecure

I have paid £48 for a secure delivery of my passport from the UK. To day I have found the passport left on the door step unprotected, for any passers-by to take it. I can only give u 1 out of 10 for a very poor service.

5 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible and deeply frustrating…

Terrible and deeply frustrating experience. My fertility blood test was meant to be collected on the same day, yet it simply wasn’t. I called multiple times and was repeatedly assured that it would be picked up that day, but no collection ever took place. In the end, I had no choice but to travel to Dublin Airport and deliver the sample in person myself. This caused unnecessary stress and inconvenience during what is already a sensitive process.

1 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Last two deliveries had issues

Last two deliveries had issues, one was shipped in a wooden box - one side was completely smashed.
Looked like a forklift went through it.

The last delivery didnt bother to call the number on the documents - or the phone number clearly printed on the door intercom.

Dreadful

1 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terribly bad service

Terribly bad service. I stayed home all day waiting for a delivery that never came only to check my delivery status then discovered it has been delivered to where exactly I do not know. This is a parcel that requires signature. I have checked round my house nothing. Nothing around my neighbourhood either. So disappointed with this service honestly. What a terrible service. Still have no clue as to where my delivery went and no photo to prove it was actually delivered.

27 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

That DHL do not deliver to a specific address in Venezuela.

I sent a document to my daughter in Venezuela through the Irish post office and was told it would take 4 business days to reach her. When it didn’t arrive to her address within 5 days. She called the head office in Caracas to be told that the 4 day delivery was only to their office in Caracas and that she was responsible to collect it from their office which is a 10hour drive away. I paid 55€ for this! I am disgusted at the service and will never use them again 😡

27 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service

Terrible service. Completely wrong eircode put on address by DHL, I was told by customer service that if they don't know it, they pick any. Package needed to be signed for as it was an important document. Eircode used was for a derelict property. Spoke to customer service twice to add my correct eircode and was assured the courier would see it. Got notification it was delivered. It was not. The proof of signature was just lines. Still waiting to hear where it was left but I was told they need to investigate as the courier said it was delivered. Absolutely appalling and customer service re failed delivery is terrible. I will delete this if I get a satisfactory reply but it's looking doubtful. AVOID if possible.

20 March 2026
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