Rental Car Cleaning, Athlone

Why book Rental car cleaning?

★ Essential ★

Get your rental car cleaned in Athlone by our professional valeters to meet return standards and avoid incurring cleaning fees.

Do you know that car & van hire companies in Ireland charge cleaning fees?

Our Rental Car Cleaning service in Athlone removes excess contamination from your rented vehicle, making it compatible with the renting companies’ return-vehicle-cleanliness standards and helping you avoid unnecessary cleaning fees.

Renting a car shouldn’t be stressful — let us handle the cleaning so you can enjoy a stress-free post-rental experience.

Why go for rental car cleaning?

Our professional team cleans the inside and outside of your rental car, removing any contamination to make it compatible with the company’s policy.
You save €100 or more in cleaning fees that rental companies charge for returning a vehicle in poor condition.
You avoid the extra stress of chasing answers around unexpected charges or incomplete deposit refunds.

How it works

Book the service using our convenient online booking form or give us a call at least a day before the return date.
Bring the car to the valet centre 2 hours before the return time to let our team valet your rental vehicle, ensuring it’s ready to be returned.
Drop off your sufficiently clean car or van, and rest easy knowing you’re avoiding any cleaning penalties!

Prior Booking is Essential!

For more information or to schedule your rental car Cleaning Service, get in touch with us:

Use our convenient online booking form
Phone: +353 85 759 2684
Email: booking.athlone@carvalethero.ie
Valeting location: Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 A5V0 (100 m from Europcar Car Rental, Athlone and 50 m from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Athlone)

What's Involved in the Rental car cleaning

★ Exterior hand wash, ★ Glass clean – inside & outside, ★ Dashboard wipe over, ★ Center console wipe over, ★ Interior hoover, ★ Boot hoover, ★ Door trims wipe over, ★ Plastic trimmings clean.

Service takes approx. (but may exceed) 1 hour

Price

€30,

deposit €20

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€40,

deposit €20

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Glossary: S – small; M – midsize; L – large

* Prices vary depending on the vehicle size, condition and customer’s specific requirements.

Available Extras

Seat wash

(per seat)

from

€15

Extras can be added during the booking or requested at our workshop. Please bear in mind that the extras will extend the overall service time.

Compare to our other services

Full car valet

Mini car valet

Pre-NCT car valet

De-tar & machine polish

De-tar & hand polish

3-year ceramic coating

Headlight restoration

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book an appointment?

We aim to provide as convenient bookings as possible. You can book an appointment online via our website (Book Now or Redeem Gift Voucher buttons) and Google profile (Appointments link); by phone (085 759 2684), text, WhatsApp, Messenger or Viber; or in person at our valeting centres. We recommend booking at least 4-5 days in advance to secure your preferred date and time.

How long will my car need to stay at the valeting center?

Service times typically vary, and we block a little longer slots to ensure we complete the work to the highest standard. It is good to know that we may keep your car for half a day if the service normally takes 1-3 hours, or a whole day if it normally takes 4-8 hours. Other sophisticated services like paint correction and ceramic coating may take between 1 and 3 days. You are given an estimated time during booking or on arrival and later notified when your vehicle is ready for collection.

What payment methods do you accept?

We work with: ▪️ Cash, ▪️ Credit/Debit Card, ▪️ Bank payments.

Do I need to pay a deposit?

A deposit secures your booking and helps us manage our schedule efficiently. It also ensures commitment from both sides, preventing last-minute cancellations. Bookings with deposits take priority over bookings with no deposits, which are treated as unconfirmed and are subject to available free slots at the time of arrival.

When a service requires a deposit, the booking will be considered unconfirmed and treated only as an expression of interest until the deposit is paid. The service centre reserves the right to disregard any unconfirmed booking or offer the same slot to the public if the customer chooses not to pay or postpones the payment of a deposit. Customers acknowledge that any unconfirmed time slot may be offered to another individual who secures the booking with a deposit. In cases where multiple customers express interest in the same time slot without paying a deposit, the booking will be fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis.

What is your booking deposit and rescheduling and cancelling policy?

Booking

Direct (doesn’t require the service centre’s confirmation)

Deposit (we never charge the full price upfront)

€20 (Credit/Debit card, GPay, Link)

Cancelling

Bookings can be cancelled anytime, but deposits are non-refundable.

Rescheduling

One rescheduling is allowed not less than 1 day before the scheduled service. The deposit carries over its full value.

How can I cancel or reschedule my appointment?

If you need to reschedule or cancel your booking, you can contact us directly by phone, text, email, WhatsApp and Messenger, or use the dedicated Reschedule/Cancel links in the confirmation and reminder emails if you booked online. Please contact us as soon as it’s clear you can’t attend your appointment. This allows us to adjust our schedule and accommodate other customers. Late changes to bookings may result in a forfeited deposit.

What if I’m late or can’t attend my appointment?

If you’re running late, please let us know as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate you. A significant delay may require rescheduling. A delay of up to 15 minutes without notice is acceptable, but longer delays without notice and no-shows result in deposit loss.

What happens to my deposit if I cancel or reschedule?

We understand that plans can change, and we aim to be as flexible as possible with our rescheduling and cancellation policy. Our goal is not to forfeit your deposit but to encourage commitment when booking. Our standard policy requires a 2-day lead time for rescheduling and 3 days for cancelling unless explicitly stated otherwise. We can decide to transfer your deposit to a future appointment if you reschedule or cancel late. Occasionally, the deposit may be forfeited to cover lost appointment slots.

Do you provide warranty for your services?

We stand behind the quality of our work and provide a workmanship warranty for our services. The best way to claim your warranty is on the spot—if you notice any issue while you’re still on-site, let us know immediately so we can address it straight away.

If a mistake or omission is discovered later, don’t worry—we’re here to help. Simply reach out, and we’ll review the situation to arrange a fair solution in your best interest. This also applies to any complaints you may have.

For our premium service packages, workmanship warranty details are discussed with you before work begins, ensuring you have full clarity on coverage.

* In rare cases, unforeseen circumstances may extend the service time.

** [Disclaimer] Please note that while we endeavour to achieve the best outcomes, we use safe products and processes for your health and vehicle surfaces. This may result in existing stains, fading or paint defects visible after treatment.

Rental car cleaning service centre

Car Valet Hero, Athlone

Location

Working hours

Only car wash operates on Sunday

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