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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Customer service

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Service

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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
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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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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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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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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could put in 0 I would

If I could put in 0 I would - delivery from Scotland to Ireland, took weeks to complete - one error after another - advise not using DHL, then they charged vat on a zero value item

26 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DHL Express gave me a specific 2-hour…

DHL Express gave me a specific 2-hour delivery window for this evening — so naturally I planned my day around being home at that time.

Instead, the courier attempted delivery at lunchtime, hours earlier than scheduled. Because of that, I now have to wait until tomorrow.

When I contacted support, I was told that if I had reached out 10 minutes earlier they might have been able to get the courier to return. So apparently the responsibility is now on the customer to somehow anticipate that DHL will ignore their own delivery window and contact them in advance?

A delivery window is not a suggestion — it’s the entire point of scheduling. If you can’t meet it, don’t provide it. Customers shouldn’t have to rearrange their day twice because DHL can’t follow the time they themselves set.

Very frustrating and a complete waste of time.

25 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service

Terrible service. Not able to provide me explanation why my shipment is on hold. Avoid this company at any cost! Very hard to deliver a shipment in Dublin for DHL...

19 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really poor service

I changed the date of delivery to my day off as the parcel had to be signed for and waited all day but the parcel had not left the depot. I changed the address to my work address but delivery failed again stating wrong address when I knew for sure it wasn't. Finally delivered on the 3rd attempt but even then the driver had to call me as they'd left the 1st line off the address. Totally useless!

10 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used DHL Express many times and I have…

Used DHL Express many times and I have to say. Always crazy fast, usually under 24 hours. Super reliable, tracking works, and you can manage everything through WhatsApp. A bit pricey but totally worth it for urgent stuff.Hope it stays that way!

5 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would give zero if I could

Would give zero if I could! Why do big companies use DHL? They say they’ll deliver today, never give you a window & then send a bullsh*t we attempted delivery but you weren’t home, although you’ve been home all day. People need to contact the company you purchased from & report them as they aren’t getting the message through here.

29 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John the delivery man that comew to…

John the delivery man that comew to GALWAY every time i have ordered something from greece is the best

He is so professional and kind and helpful and always with a smile to help.me.everything is fine and earlier in time that is scheduled to be delivered almost 2-3 days earlier

23 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb Service

My Son had his bag stolen on a bus in Costa Rica, on Tuesday 13 January. I got an emergency turnaround in Dublin (Full Passport). Collected from Mount Street at 14:30 on Thursday 15th and took it to DHL Trinity A.

Told me that it would be delivered to him on Tuesday the 20th of January.

It arrived today as promised and he can travel home on Friday as scheduled.

Fantastic Service

Tracking 1402813543

20 January 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Apple Order

Apple Order - DHL delivery meant to be delivered 9th January then Monday 12th January. It's now Friday 16th and been in Dublin all week in a hub or something. (laughable). Can't get anyone at DHL. I was onto Apple there so hopefully something is resolved soon. Don't know why Apple would use this company.

16 January 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Genuinely joke of a company

Genuinely joke of a company. Have my package for almost 2 weeks. Customer service is a complete joke. Edit : Finally arrived in my country but still holding package for so long.. Never using DHL again, they were great years ago.

2 January 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible at communication

When I first received the notification my package was on the way, I specifically requested it to be left in my mailbox without a signature. This was completely ignored, and the package was not delivered. Then I was told it was sitting at the depot for pick-up (which I couldn't get to). I called customer service and requested a redelivery. I was told DHL would contact me with the new delivery date. I waited all week and heard nothing. I contacted customer service again. Nobody knew where my package was, and an investigation was opened. Today I received an e-mail from customer service to let me know that my package is now on the way back to Portugal (and back to the sender). Does that make any sense????
There doesn't seem to be much communication internally or externally with this company. They used to be good, but I don't know what has happened to them. I think they're horrible now.

13 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zero 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 ! shocking 'service' Avoid if you have ANY Choice whatsoever.

9 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible service

What a pathetic service from them. Sent a parcel and other party never received it. There is no reply from DHL even chasing so many times. They literally don't care about their customers.

5 January 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst couriers out there driver kept…

Worst couriers out there driver kept saying couldn't access my work address to deliver...and then said it was shut..then the service point drop off was always shut..had to leave a 1 score as 0 not an option..drivers are liars and company dosn't care..utterly useless..DON'T EVER USE THESE...zero out of 5

22 December 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst service ever

The worst service ever. DHL kept my parcel in their wearhouse for about a week, the tracking says it will arrive today, I waited all day, it didn't arrive. I am so angry 😡

29 December 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Used to be great but gone absolutely shocking!

Used to be great but my last 2 experiences have been shocking! Waiting on 2 deliveries of contact lenses,the first one I redirected to a service point (An Post post office) and the driver tried to deliver it to the post office outside of their opening hours 3 bloody times!
Second delivery was due the 18th of December and I'm still waiting because firstly they lost it in Germany which I wasn't informed about and was only told after contacting their customer service before Christmas then I was told it was on it's way to me. It was out for delivery on Christmas eve and I waited at home all day,checked the tracking and it said delivery attempted which is lies because I was literally home all day! I contacted their customer service who said they would get "John" to call me back,never got the call and I'm still currently waiting on contact lenses which I desperately need!
This company seems to have gone down hill something terrible!

24 December 2025
Unprompted review

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