Taxis in Ireland must accept credit and debit card payments (for example Visa, Mastercard, American Express) as well as cash. You can choose how you want to pay. Taxi drivers cannot add a surcharge on any card payments.
Airlink. The Airlink is a public coach service from Dublin Airport to multiple locations throughout Dublin city centre. Fares are cheaper than both Aircoach and taxis.
Inflated fare prices in times of high passenger demand, called SURGE pricing, often cause people to declare that rideshare prices are more expensive than cab fares. However, this isn't necessarily true. Business Insider published a report that found Uber, on average, to be cheaper than taxi cabs across the country.
Dublin Express provides the fastest way to get to Dublin City Centre. The bus stops are directly outside of Terminals 1 and 2, so no matter which terminal you land in, there will be a coach right outside the door when you exit. Most airlines land in Terminal 1, including Ryanair, Air Transat, and British Airways.
Cashless Payment in TaxisFrom 01 September 2022, every taxi in Ireland must accept credit and debit card payments (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) as well as cash – it's the passenger's choice.