HOW TO HIRE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a gift wrapper in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A gift wrapping service in Ireland costs €5–€40 per item, typically around €15. 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 gift wrapper in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers gift wrapper work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — eco-friendly Options — increasingly, gift wrapping services are providing eco-friendly materials, such as recycled paper and biodegradable ribbons.
- How does complexity of the wrapping change the price?Special requirements add steps the standard job does not have. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does materials used change the price?The supplier's price is passed on as it stands. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does time required change the price?Time on the job is the largest part of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Gift wrapping services usually do not include the purchase of the actual gifts or any alterations to the items being wrapped — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a gift wrapper 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. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
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. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
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 gift wrapper work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — eco-friendly Options — increasingly, gift wrapping services are providing eco-friendly materials, such as recycled paper and biodegradable ribbons.
A good answer: Special requirements add steps the standard job does not have. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The supplier's price is passed on as it stands. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Time on the job is the largest part of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Gift wrapping services usually do not include the purchase of the actual gifts or any alterations to the items being wrapped — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a gift wrapper 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 — gift Box Assembly — some services offer gift box assembly where items are carefully arranged in decorative boxes.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the gift wrapper starts, and an itemised invoice after — personalised Notes — many gift wrapping services include the option to add a personalised note or card with your message.
Getting the quote right
- Complexity of the wrapping — special requirements add steps the standard job does not have.
- Materials used — the supplier's price is passed on as it stands.
- Time required — time on the job is the largest part of the price.
- Complexity of the gift — a simple job follows a routine; a complex one does not.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the wrapping — special requirements add steps the standard job does not have
- They will not talk about it: materials used — the supplier's price is passed on as it stands
- They will not talk about it: time required — time on the job is the largest part of the price
- A price for the gift wrapper 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 gift wrapper has begun
What a gift wrapper costs: €5–€40 per item
The figures are for the job, per item, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Standard gift wrapping and Luxury gift wrapping each carry their own band. Gift Wrapping 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
Gift wrappers 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.
- Look firstComplexity of the wrapping — special requirements add steps the standard job does not have — that is what the gift wrapper is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneMaterials used — the supplier's price is passed on as it stands — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfTime required — time on the job is the largest part of the price — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherComplexity of the gift — a simple job follows a routine; a complex one does not — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the gift wrapper is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, intricacy of the design — the more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done.
- Custom Wrapping Options
- Gift wrapping services often offer a variety of wrapping paper, ribbons, and embellishments to match the occasion.
- Personalised Notes
- Many gift wrapping services include the option to add a personalised note or card with your message.
- Gift Box Assembly
- Some services offer gift box assembly where items are carefully arranged in decorative boxes.
- Eco-friendly Options
- Increasingly, gift wrapping services are providing eco-friendly materials, such as recycled paper and biodegradable ribbons.
- Standard Gift Wrapping
- Basic wrapping for gifts of various shapes and sizes, using standard materials.
- Luxury Gift Wrapping
- High-end wrapping options featuring premium materials and intricate designs.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a gift wrapper: questions people ask
The cost of a gift wrapping service can vary based on the complexity of the wrapping, the materials used, and the time required. Premium materials and intricate designs typically increase the price.
The duration of gift wrapping can depend on the number of items and the complexity of the wrapping. Generally, it may take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour per item.
No formal qualifications are required to provide gift wrapping services, but experienced professionals may offer higher quality and creativity in their work. Many general service providers can meet your needs.
Many gift wrapping services offer same-day options, especially during peak seasons like holidays. However, it's advisable to check in advance for availability and any additional fees.
Yes, many services allow you to book multiple gifts for wrapping in one go, often at a discounted rate. This can save time and streamline the process for you.
Gift wrapping services usually do not include the purchase of the actual gifts or any alterations to the items being wrapped. They focus solely on the wrapping and presentation.
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