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Location information for Ireland

Ireland is best explored by rental car. 121CarHire.com has over 28 pick-up locations in Ireland. This means there is always a pick-up location close to your destination.

Ireland is a country full of history, culture and natural wonders. With its reliable road network, self-driving is the best way to explore the coastal areas as well as the interior of this aptly named Emerald Isle. Visitors planning to drive should make sure to compare car hire rates online before arriving to secure the best deals.

Transport

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Ireland has numerous international airports, including Cork, Dublin and Shannon, as well as several smaller regional airports. Visitors from Britain can also reach Ireland via ferry, such as between Dublin and Holyhead. Distances between towns can be far but the roads are good, making car hire in Ireland the best mode of transportation for freedom and flexibility.

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Relying on public transportation can be cumbersome, particularly outside the city centres. Visitors have the most options for renting a vehicle in the capital, Dublin, with most of the leading global companies such as Budget, Thrifty and Europcar. If not in Dublin, then airports in Ireland are a reliable and convenient place to pick up a rental.

Driving

Irish cities can be easily explored on foot or by public transportation. However, for those wanting to explore the countryside, self-driving will be the key to a rewarding trip. Ireland has a good road network, with motorways emanating from Dublin in all directions like the M-6, M-7, M-9 and E-1. Roads are well-signposted and easy to navigate.

Things To See and Do

With a car rental in Ireland it is easy to explore the country's wealth of attractions. There are plenty of UNESCO World Heritage sites to explore such as the monastic complex of Skelling Michael (County Kerry) and the Bend of the Boyne (County Meath), a prehistoric archaeological site. There are also many castles to be explored such as Lynch's Castle (Galway), Kelkenny Castle (Kilkenny) and Dromoland Castle (Newmarket-on-Fergu), to mention a few.

Best Time To Visit

Ireland is not particularly known for its pleasant weather. It is an island, and the coastal areas tend to be wet and windy most of the time. Visitors typically come in the summer months, which tend to be mild and have the least amount of rainfall. Summer temperatures range from 16°C to 21°C, while in winter the mercury drops to between 4°C to 10°C.

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    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 km/h
  • Language
    English, Irish
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