DHL Express Ireland Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Looking at 97 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Customers frequently experienced major delivery delays, missing packages, and drivers failing to show up despite waiting at home all day. Consumers also struggled to reach customer support or get meaningful answers when trying to resolve these persistent issues. Some people were satisfied with the helpful drivers who delivered parcels promptly, professionally, and with a polite attitude. Other reviewers also found the tracking system useful and appreciated the quick service during successful deliveries. Additionally, a few individuals mentioned receiving their items ahead of schedule with great care.

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Delivery service

Consumers find delivery service to be disappointing, frequently reporting severe issues such as parcels left... See more

Customer service

Customers had negative experiences with customer service, frequently reporting unhelpful phone calls,... See more

Staff

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Order

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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

I fortunately won a competition to win three jumpers! The package came today which was delivered by dhl. My package had been ripped open and delivered with on one jumper inside. Highly disappointed in... See more


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  1. Courier Service
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  3. Courier and Delivery Service
  4. Logistics Service
  5. Shipping Company

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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

Wrost Services

Worst Services. DHL is committed to delivery the product on 6th of Oct, but they did not, and awaited for 7th, even there is no any update waited till noon and changed the delivery date to next day that is 8th. Today is 8th Oct 6pm now even there is no delivey is happened. I called many times to customer service they said it will be done before 12, called 12 they said it may done in another couple of hours and called at 4pm they said by 6pm... now its 6pm no delivery is happened. Why companies are choosing HDL as a delivery partner even though their services are worst.

8 October 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Super rude agent in the customs and…

Super rude agent in the customs and import duty department. Barely answered questions, clearly didn't know the answers. Hung up on me. Hiding behind anonymity as they don't share their name or introduce themselves when the call began, not sure if it was just this person or they never do, so there's no accountability for bad service. Really disappointed with DHL Ireland's customer service.

1 October 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DHL Express - a joke.

I think they should remove the word 'Express' from DHL Express Ireland. An Post are far more reliable. My parcel was due today and so far, almost 6 pm, and a no show.
I'm so not impressed.

30 September 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Our delivery from Germany arrived at…

Our delivery from Germany arrived at Dublin Sep 22nd at 07:22 in the morning. Estimated delivery 24th of Sep. Today is the 30th, request via DHL website was ignored, several phone calls in which we were directed to other numbers, no answers, no solution, this company is a nightmare

30 September 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Doshit

Every single time I order something with this amazing service it's delayed because my address is flagged for not being a real place (it is because I live there you friends!!!!!!). The address is correct and I never want to use this service and I'm very unhappy when I don't have a choice.

24 September 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unacceptable and rude service!!!

I received an email notification stating that my Apple parcel would be delivered on 22/09/26 between 9:00 AM and the end of the day. Because a signature was required, I told my son to skip class to be there when the parcel arrived. Around 1:00 PM, I texted my son to ask if the parcel had arrived yet, and he said no one had come to the door.I received a missed call from the driver at 14:12 while I was at work attending a meeting. I called him back at 15:52, and he told me that he had tried to ring me but I didn't pick up. He said he just wanted to let me know he was caught in traffic. I asked him if he could deliver my parcel now, as my son had been waiting since morning. The driver said he couldn't because he was going home, and that my parcel would be delivered tomorrow by another driver, or I could leave it with a neighbour or ring Customer Service.The tracking clearly states the parcel will be delivered from 9:00 AM until the end of the day! It wasn't even 5 o'clock, yet the driver needed to go home instead of delivering my DHL EXPRESS parcel. Everyone has a job, not just your rude driver—my neighbours have jobs, and I have a job. My son and I cannot skip class or work just to wait for a driver to knock on our door.According to the tracking update: "There was no answer at consignee address when the courier attempted delivery." This is a BIG LIE! He never even came to my door. In fact, he explicitly said, "You didn't pick up the phone, so I turned around." I tried to explain to him that I was at work where phones are not allowed, but he insisted that I should have answered the phone or called him back immediately—which I did as soon as my meeting was over. If he had actually come to my door and rung the bell, my son would have received the parcel, and I wouldn't have had to deal with this stressful situation during my workday.This is such rude and poor service! DHL should train its couriers better if they want to keep their business and their customers running smoothly. Furthermore, I have a Ring doorbell camera, so everything was recorded. You can clearly see that no one ever came to the door! If I could give 0 stars or a negative rating, I absolutely would!

22 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had the absolute worst experience with…

Had the absolute worst experience with DHL. I ordered some headphones from Apple, and for some reason, the name "Gaz Gdae" was automatically entered when I created my account; I didn't think much of it at the time. Basically, the billing info had my real name, but the shipping info had that auto-filled name. When the driver asked for the name, I gave him both—the one on the order and my actual name. He refused to hand over the package. He didn't even ask for the code DHL had sent me, nor would he look at the order details in my email or any other info. He just told me to go to the DHL depot with passport and pick it up myself. It was total nonsense!

21 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not on any account use DHL express…

Do not on any account use DHL express belfast for international delivery. They checked all my items and assured me all would be okay. They watched me pack the box and did not inform of that certain items would be restricted in the country i was sending to. In other words they didn’t do their job properly by checking with that country. My parcel was seized at customs and we are threatened with it being destroyed. Meantime we are being charged by customs while it is being held. The box cost me £190 for door to door. The contents cost almost £300. As if this was not enough they didn't even write the full address for recipient just an apartment number and the city. No street, no district. So it woukd never have arrived anyway. I am beginning to think DHL are one big scam. I have lost all my son’s personal items from university in Belfast in addition to gifts and family photos. To top it all noone has answered my emails or phonecalls. Appalling service. I am alone with this after spending all that money.

16 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is unreliable

This company is unreliable with deliveries, twice there has been people home with attempted deliveries failed, the first time they weren’t seen but today I have video footage of the driver stopping outside the house getting out and getting back into his van leaving nothing. The customer service helpline is no use either they haven’t helped in anyway at all, they can’t tell me if it’s a dhl express driver or not but yet they have the drivers details so they should know which he is. Very poor service and not willing to help customers

7 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Delivery is out for delivery in the…

Delivery is out for delivery in the early morning 9am, but still couldn't deliver even by the end of the day. I had to work from home consecutively 2 days just to get the delivery. When you track it show out for delivery but never get delivered. Also couldn't not reach out to Customer service.

31 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great service

I can only say what a great service. I got in contact with there customer service team and explained that I am disabled with mobility issues so need packages delivered to my front door. Every delivery is placed in my hands or put in my door. I cannot believe how well I am looked after.

27 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do it yourself !

I wasn’t even using their service but they delivered two parcels to my house when I was out . The two parcels had totally different eircodes to my own . I understand one different eircode but two !! One was a neighbour the other was a long way away so i rang so they would come and collect it . I had it sitting by the door all that day but no they came at 720 am the next morning . Had the cheek to leave the engine of the van running right outside my daughters bedroom and then phoned away at me . It was obvious that the house was still in bed by the lack of movement and all the blinds closed ! It is the school holidays still ! He expected me to get out of bed and take parcel out to him too or take the parcel into my local town and drop it to a drop off spot they use . Lets remember here neither of these parcels that i had to sort were anything to do with me . Just think a bit much ! Phone calls made ( waiting on hold) local depot not answering either / delivery of parcel to a neighbour / disturbance of daughter / out of bed the next morning to give parcel back and then forgot driver said he was expecting it to be on doorstep - cheek of it . I dont mind helping anyone in a genuine mistake but it was sloppy delivering and then it was me tgat paid for the mistake !

20 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute morons

Absolute morons. I have had three packages "delivered" by these idiots in the last two years. Why does anyone use them. All three packages were else way late.or.lost. The worst. When I see their name.I know I will not.get package on time
And so it is again. Package due yesterday. No.sign

13 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Package Not Delivered

I ordered a package which was claimed to be shipped via DHL Express. The tracking website said that it was delivered Friday, however today it is Sunday and I have not received my package yet.

7 August 2026
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