I'm moving to Ireland, but can't afford a removals or shipping company, any advice?

Question

Is it possible to hire a van here in England, fill it up with my stuff, get the ferry over to Ireland and drop it off in Dublin?

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Edwin

Answer 1

I did not move from England but from the continent and I did it by van. However, my advice is that this is only worth while if you haven't got too much stuff and it really all fits into a smallish van. Otherwise you'll be paying a huge amount on the ferry crossing. Also take into account that you may have to bring the can back to England and that will cost additional petrol and ferry!!! Hiring a van only one-way may not be possible - as way the case with my moving. In the end I organized it privately.

PS: If you are only moving temporarily to Dublin I would even consider not bringing much stuff. Most rented accomodation here comes furnished, anyway, so you mightn't need your stuff...

Answer 2

IF IT'S A SMALL AMOUNT..RENT IN ENGLAND , LARGE...RENT IN IRELAND...LESS HASTLE . FERRY IS THE ONLY WAY . GO TO THE MIDLANDS ..CHEAPER HOUSES...GO TO CITIES...MORE JOBS . MIGHT BE WORTH CHECKING OUT BUYING A VAN IF YOU NEED ONE FOR WORK .

V.R.T. IS ALMOST ZERO ON A FIVE YEAR OLD VAN , RE-REG AFTER A WHILE .

Answer 3

Check out if there is a "Lets" program in your area.  If not start one.  Instead of $$$  you use "lets" $$$.  

Can also use 50% reg $$$ & 50% "Lets" $$$

It like an advance: "Pay it Forward" idea.

I'm in Canada & our "Lets" program is great

Answer 4

BEG AN EXPORTER TO PIGGYBACK YOUR STUFF

Answer 5

yeah, don't come!!!

Answer 6

Sure you can do that. My boyfriend came over from Scotland to Ireland.

Although the ferry fees are a rip off for vans (last time I looked it was £350 one way) so you might want to check if it is worth it !

To rent a van, you must determine what size you want first. Then go onto a comparator webiste :-)

Answer 7

try yellowstripe.net or call 00353862345243. i used this guy to move from ireland to the uk. his name is ron.

Answer 8

Buddy if you cant afford to rent a van you have f**k all chance of being able to afford to live in Ireland.

Answer 9

I moved from Belfast to Scotland in a hired van.  I know they are both UK, but there must be companies who cover ROI & UK that you can pick up & drop off in different places.

Answer 10

That's possible but Ireland is A LOT more expensive than what a moving company costs.

Also if you are renting a place in Ireland most places come with furniture.

Answer 11

try thrifty van hire they are both in uk and dublin also enterprise van hire beleive it or not a lot of companies will NOT let you bring a hired van to the ROI

Answer 12

Yeah, you should just rent a little van and ferry it over. I tried out pick up in London and drop-off in Dublin and that's not a problem....See Hertz below for example.

Answer 13

sell everything they have shops there now, where you moving from,??