When there’s room for only one machine, combo vending machines Ireland suppliers offer are usually the answer. Combo vending machines Ireland businesses install sell snacks and cold drinks from a single cabinet, giving customers the full choice without taking up twice the space.

This guide to combo vending machines Ireland covers the best combo machines in the Irelley range, prices, how to split space between snacks and drinks, what to stock, the best sites and how to run a combo well in Northern Ireland and the Republic.

Combo vending machines Ireland: 9 best picks

These are the combo vending machines Ireland customers choose most often. Northern Ireland prices include free delivery and installation.

Classic can combo – £1,450

A compact combo with snack spirals and a can section, ideal for small offices and staff rooms. View the classic can combo →

Black cold drinks combo – £1,795

A versatile combo with a modern black finish for offices, gyms and clubhouses. View the black cold drinks combo →

Glass-front combo with card reader – £2,195

Snacks and drinks behind a large lit window, with card payment built in. Our most popular combo for campuses and offices. View the glass-front combo with card reader →

Large tap-to-pay machine – £2,295

A large glass-front machine with fast tap-to-pay for high-traffic sites. View the large tap-to-pay machine →

Compact white combo

A budget-friendly compact combo for smaller sites. View the compact white combo →

Slim snack and drink machine

A slim cabinet that fits narrow corridors and small rooms. View the slim snack and drink machine →

Grey touchscreen combo

A touchscreen combo with a modern look for receptions and offices. View the grey touchscreen combo →

Healthy combo machine

Designed for healthier snacks and drinks, ideal for schools and hospitals. View the healthy combo machine →

Outdoor dual station with canopy

A weatherproof outdoor station for car parks, pitches and forecourts. View the outdoor dual station with canopy →

See the full range on our combo vending machines for sale page, or compare every type in our vending machines for sale Ireland guide.

What is a combo vending machine?

Combo vending machines Ireland operators run combine a snack section and a chilled drinks section in one cabinet. Snacks usually sit on spiral trays at the top, with chilled cans or bottles below.

Some combos chill the whole cabinet, which also suits chocolate in warm weather and fresh products. Our combo vending machine guide explains the different designs.

Why choose a combo?

• One machine instead of two saves space.
• A lower total cost than buying separate snack and drinks machines.
• One power socket and one card reader.
• Simpler restocking with everything in one place.
• Customers can buy a snack and a drink in one go.

For many smaller sites, combo vending machines Ireland operators recommend are the most practical choice.

They are also a smart way to test a new site. If sales grow, you can add a second machine later; if they stay modest, one combo covers demand without tying up extra money in stock and equipment.

Combo vending machines Ireland: prices

In the Republic, customers receive a personal quote, with delivery from around €200 for machines of 90kg or more. Irelley is not VAT registered, so no VAT is added. Our vending machine payment plans Ireland guide explains how to spread the cost at 0% over up to 12 months.

Combo or two separate machines?

At large factories and warehouses, a pair such as the Vendo drinks and snack pair (£3,695) offers more capacity. Our snack vending machines Ireland and drinks vending machines Ireland guides cover separate machines.

Splitting space between snacks and drinks

Most combo vending machines Ireland buyers choose offer more snack selections than drink selections. Think about what your site buys most and arrange the trays to match.

• Offices – more snack variety, a few cold drinks.
• Gyms and sports clubs – more drinks, especially water and sports drinks.
• Factories – hearty snacks plus plenty of cold drinks.
• Schools – healthier snacks and water.

Track sales for a few weeks and adjust. Our vending machine planogram guide explains how to lay out a machine for maximum sales.

What to stock

Our best snacks for vending machines and best vending machine products guides list the best sellers.

Margins and profit

Combo vending machines Ireland operators run earn from two product types at once. Snacks and cold drinks usually both give gross margins of around 40 to 60%.

Example: a Derry office

A glass-front combo in a Derry office with 100 staff sells 45 items a day at an average of £1.30, five days a week. That is around £1,270 a month in sales.

With stock and card fees at about half of sales, the machine makes roughly £630 a month and pays for its £2,195 cost in under four months. These figures are illustrative only.

Example: a Kildare factory

A combo in a staff room at a factory in Kildare sells 70 items a day at around €1.60 across two shifts. That is roughly €3,400 a month in sales.

Our vending machine profit Ireland guide explains how to estimate profit for your own site.

Pricing snacks and drinks

Price combo vending machines Ireland sites host in line with the nearest shop, or slightly above. Customers pay a little extra for convenience, but not a lot.

These are typical ranges, not fixed prices. Card payment lets you set any price, and our vending machine pricing guide explains how to find the sweet spot.

Seasonal demand

Combos smooth out the seasons. When cold drink sales dip in winter, chocolate and snacks pick up, and the reverse happens in summer.

That balance makes combo vending machines Ireland operators run steadier earners than single-type machines. Adjust the mix through the year to match demand.

Growing from a combo

Many operators start with combo vending machines Ireland sites agree to host, then upgrade busy sites to separate snack and drinks machines once sales outgrow the combo.

The combo can then move to a smaller site, so nothing is wasted. Our vending business Ireland and vending machine route guides explain how to grow step by step.

The best sites for combo machines

• Small and medium offices – see our vending machines for offices guide.
• Factories and warehouses – see our vending machines for factories guide.
• Campuses and student halls – see our vending machines for universities guide.
• Hospitals and care homes – see our vending machines for hospitals guide.
• Gyms and sports clubs – see our GAA club vending machines guide.
• Hotels and hostels – see our vending machines for hotels guide.

Our vending machine locations Ireland guide explains how to find and win sites for combo vending machines Ireland operators place.

Combo machines in Irish cities

• Vending machines Dublin and vending machines Belfast.
• Vending machines Cork and vending machines Galway.
• Vending machines Limerick and vending machines Derry.

Choosing the right combo

Check the space before you order with our vending machine dimensions guide, and see our compact vending machines guide if space is very tight.

Working with site owners

If you place combo vending machines Ireland businesses host as an operator, agree terms in writing first. Cover the machine’s position, electricity, any commission and access for restocking.

Many smaller sites are happy simply to have a combo for staff, with little or no commission. Our vending machine placement agreements and vending machine commission rates guides explain what is typical, and our vending machine pitch guide helps you win new sites.

A short monthly report on sales and best sellers keeps site owners happy and makes it easier to keep combo vending machines Ireland operators place in the best spots for years.

Card payment

Most Irish customers pay contactless, and a combo often sells a snack and a drink in one go, which card payment makes easy. Card-ready combo vending machines Ireland operators run sell more and need fewer cash collections.

With Irelley, card payment with telemetry costs £10 a month plus 2% per transaction. Our contactless vending machine guide explains more.

The deposit return scheme

In the Republic, most bottles and cans in combo vending machines Ireland operators stock carry a Re-turn deposit of 15 or 25 cent. Show the deposit clearly and price your drinks with it in mind.

Northern Ireland has no deposit return scheme yet. Our vending machine regulations Ireland guide explains the rules in full.

Food rules

Snacks and drinks are food, so you will usually need to register as a food business. Guidance in the Republic comes from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, while nidirect links to councils in Northern Ireland.

Restocking a combo

• Fill the drinks section first so new stock chills.
• Load best sellers in more than one row.
• Check snack best-before dates on every visit.
• Use telemetry to see which side needs more stock.
• Clean the glass, trays and collection bin.

Our restock a vending machine and vending machine telemetry guides explain good routines.

Combos or micro markets?

Some large offices now compare combo vending machines Ireland suppliers offer with micro markets: open shelves and fridges with a self-checkout. Combos remain simpler, cheaper and more secure for most Irish sites.

Our micro market vs vending machine guide compares the two.

Combos for schools and hospitals

Schools and hospitals often want healthier food and drink, and many have limited space. Combo vending machines Ireland schools and hospitals install can offer water, milk drinks, cereal bars, nuts and fruit snacks alongside a few treats.

Our healthy combo machine is designed for this, and a touchscreen helps customers see nutrition and allergen information. Our vending machines for schools and healthy vending machine guides explain what usually works.

Outdoor combo stations

Car parks, forecourts, pitches and caravan parks need machines built for Irish weather. Outdoor combo vending machines Ireland operators place should be weatherproof, secure and sheltered by a canopy.

Our outdoor vending machine guide explains what to look for, from sealed electronics to anti-vandal glass.

Buying for your own workplace

Many Irish businesses buy combo vending machines Ireland staff can use without leaving site. One machine covers snacks and drinks, so it suits small and medium workplaces perfectly.

A staff member can restock it in minutes a week, and with a 0% plan the machine can often pay its own instalments from sales. Some companies set low prices as a staff perk instead.

Placing your combo

• Put it where people pass every day, such as a break room or corridor.
• Keep it away from direct sunlight and heaters, as the drinks section is chilled.
• Leave space behind it for air to circulate.
• Place a bin and a recycling bin nearby.
• Make sure it is well lit and easy to see.

Good placement keeps combo vending machines Ireland sites host selling strongly and running efficiently.

Branding your combo

A custom vinyl wrap turns combo vending machines Ireland offices, gyms and clubs host into part of their space. A DIY kit costs £100 to £300, or a full turnkey wrap £350 to £950. Our vending machine wrap guide shows the options.

Warranty and support

Every Irelley combo comes with a 12-month warranty covering parts and remote support. Most issues are solved quickly by phone or video call.

Our vending machine maintenance and vending machine troubleshooting guides help keep combo vending machines Ireland operators run working day after day.

Northern Ireland vs the Republic

Common mistakes

• Too few drink selections at gyms and clubs.
• Too few snack selections in offices.
• Coin-only machines.
• Placing the machine in direct sunlight.
• Forgetting the Re-turn deposit in the Republic.
• Buying a combo where footfall really needs two machines.

Combo vending machines Ireland: the bottom line

Combo vending machines Ireland businesses install give customers snacks and drinks from one compact, card-ready machine. Choose the right size for your footfall, balance the snack and drink sections and keep it full.

Browse our combo vending machines for sale, read our vending machines Ireland guide, or contact our team for a recommendation and quote.