HOW TO HIRE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a concierge in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A concierge service in Ireland costs €30–€150 per hour, typically around €60. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
- Search and compare — no account needed
- Nearest to you first
- One score from Google, Trustpilot and Locufy reviews
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a concierge in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers concierge work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — home Management — concierge services can oversee home management tasks such as coordinating maintenance, housekeeping, and landscaping.
- How does complexity of the tasks change the price?Complicated work is priced with room for the unexpected. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does duration of service required change the price?The job is quoted in hours because that is what it uses. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does any special requests change the price?Special requirements add steps the standard job does not have. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Event Planning — whether it's a birthday party or a corporate event, concierge services can manage all aspects of event planning, from venue selection to catering and entertainment — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a concierge job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES to chefs, stylists, organisers, errand runners or concierges. You are buying somebody's time, taste and access to your home, so the checks are about trust and what is written down rather than about law.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Whether they are a trader — a business name and an invoice, not a favour with money attached; Public liability insurance, and who the insurer is; For anyone in your home unaccompanied, references you actually telephone; For food, whether they hold food-safety training and where the food is prepared; Exactly what the hours cover and what counts as extra; Keys and access in writing: who holds what, and how it comes back.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability; for food work, ask about product liability too. You are booking an individual for a set number of hours, so ask whether the ID has been checked and what the rating is from people who booked the same way — there is no company behind them to carry either.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. An individual working under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge VAT at all, and does not have a VAT number to give you.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers concierge work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — home Management — concierge services can oversee home management tasks such as coordinating maintenance, housekeeping, and landscaping.
A good answer: Complicated work is priced with room for the unexpected. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The job is quoted in hours because that is what it uses. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Special requirements add steps the standard job does not have. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Event Planning — whether it's a birthday party or a corporate event, concierge services can manage all aspects of event planning, from venue selection to catering and entertainment — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a concierge job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; for food work, ask about product liability too — travel Arrangements — A concierge can help plan and book travel itineraries, including flights, accommodation, and transportation.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the concierge starts, and an itemised invoice after — personal Errands — concierge services can assist with running personal errands such as grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning, or arranging for prescription deliveries.
Booking by the hour
- The rate per hour, and whether it changes in the evening or at a weekend
- The minimum booking, and what happens if the job finishes early
- What they bring and what you supply
- Whether the ID has been checked, and the rating from people who booked the same way
- Insurance, where the work can damage something or somebody
- The hours and the list of what is to be done, agreed before the first one
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the tasks — complicated work is priced with room for the unexpected
- They will not talk about it: duration of service required — the job is quoted in hours because that is what it uses
- They will not talk about it: any special requests — special requirements add steps the standard job does not have
- A price for the concierge before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the concierge has begun
What a concierge costs: €30–€150 per hour
Most concierges quote the job rather than the hour; the hourly rate is what the small jobs are priced from. Event planning and Travel arrangements each carry their own band. Concierge Service price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Concierges near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you, or book by the hour.
- Look firstComplexity of the tasks — complicated work is priced with room for the unexpected — that is what the concierge is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneDuration of service required — the job is quoted in hours because that is what it uses — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfAny special requests — special requirements add steps the standard job does not have — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherTime required — the clock starts when the provider arrives, not when the work does — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the concierge is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, distance travelled — being far from the main towns narrows the choice and lifts the price.
- Personal Errands
- Concierge services can assist with running personal errands such as grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning, or arranging for prescription deliveries.
- Travel Arrangements
- A concierge can help plan and book travel itineraries, including flights, accommodation, and transportation.
- Event Planning
- Whether it's a birthday party or a corporate event, concierge services can manage all aspects of event planning, from venue selection to catering and entertainment.
- Home Management
- Concierge services can oversee home management tasks such as coordinating maintenance, housekeeping, and landscaping.
- Errand Running
- Handling everyday tasks such as grocery shopping, dry cleaning, and picking up prescriptions, allowing clients to focus on more important matters.
- Lifestyle Management
- Providing ongoing support in managing personal tasks, appointments, and schedules to enhance overall quality of life.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a concierge: questions people ask
The cost of concierge services can vary based on the complexity of the tasks, the duration of service required, and any special requests. For instance, planning a large event will typically incur higher fees compared to simple errands.
The duration of concierge services depends on the specific tasks at hand. Simple errands may take an hour or less, while more complex services like travel planning or event organisation can take several hours or even days.
Many concierge services offer same-day availability for urgent requests, but this can depend on the specific task and the service provider's schedule. It's best to inquire in advance to confirm availability.
Yes, many concierge services allow you to book multiple related tasks simultaneously, which can often lead to a more streamlined and efficient process. Discuss your needs with the concierge to explore bundled options.
Concierge services usually do not cover tasks that require specialised skills or licenses, such as legal advice or medical services. They also typically avoid any services that could be deemed unsafe or illegal.
NO REGISTER APPLIES to chefs, stylists, organisers, errand runners or concierges. You are buying somebody's time, taste and access to your home, so the checks are about trust and what is written down rather than about law.
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