Travelling from italy to ireland by car and ferry will take about 2 days. Browse our fleet of ireland vehicles and when you find a car that will work for you, browse our extensive guides to road trips in ireland, and book online or call our team of ireland travel specialists tollfree at 18882235555. Hello, my husband and i are going to ireland in a couple of days and i cannot convince him to rent a car, so well just have to work a little harder to get places. Yuko provides city residents, workers and noncar owners with immediate access to top of the range environmentally friendly hybrid vehicles. Car hire in ireland can be easily arranged before the trip through one of the many car rental companies at the airport or in cities such as belfast or londonderry and is one of the best ways to get around everything you want to see in a short space of time. Accommodation, activities and the mustsee attractions along the way all in one handy package. Ireland by car includes extensive insider information rarely found in other travel guides on attractions, lodging, restaurants, hiking, bicycling, golfing and shopping just choose your destination based on our insider tips, select the location on your gps or smartphone using the. Since 2006 the number of coach touring visitors to ireland has fallen by. Start your adventure in dublin where intimate, authentic pubs and trendy coffee houses will surely delight then pick up your rent a car and depart for historic kilkenny full of large castles and beautiful abbeys. A tour of northern ireland by car heather on her travels. We only hit about 5 different towns because we loved them all so much we stayed several days at each and our absolute favorite place was aughris head just outside of sligo.
In ireland, cars are required to be roadworthiness tested national car test, nct. Unless the clutch is pressed down the car will fail to start. The accelerating cost of taking a car on holiday to ireland by philip suter the cost of taking your car to ireland has become very expensive. A nine seater people carrier is the largest vehicle available, although for groups of more than 6 we would suggest you. Exploring ireland self drive tour ireland forum tripadvisor. Ireland s roads bring back the joy of touring by car. Spend a few nights in dublin home to a rich literary tradition, stunning scenery, and fantastic food. Our representatives are available 247 for your convenience. Stay in control of your own journey and allow yourself the freedom to make unscheduled stops to uncover hidden gems thats what discovering ireland is all about. A little intimidated driving on the left without a co pilot plus hopefully get an automatic car. A midicoach is a vehicle of approx 79 metres and with 1639 seats. Hi, is it feasible to see alot of the sites without a car.
The countrys west coast, stretching from donegal in the north to cork in the south. Northern ireland boasts a glorious mix of rugged coast, tranquil lakelands, moody mountain landscapes and vibrant cities. Make the most of brexit and save money by importing your car. These luxury car hires can be made through our online booking service. We spent 2 weeks in ireland in september driving ourselves around and loved it.
We have contacted the exploring ireland website for information on self drive tours. Your plan sounds doable, and surely you would see some beautiful places, no matter which route you choose. After spending the night in dingle, were heading up to galway. Importing a car from south of ireland to the north rms. Enjoy peace of mind on your ireland vacation with discovering ireland vacations. The island of ireland is hugged by the atlantic ocean to the west and the irish sea separates it from its closest neighbour the united kingdom to the east. Car rental ireland save up to 30% on rental cars in ireland. Car registration documents and formalities ireland. Auto europe works with the most trusted suppliers in ireland and across the globe. If you are having trouble starting the car, make sure the clutch is pressed down all the way. My daughter and i spent 6 days in ireland this past summer with no car. Given taking a road trip in ireland is a popular tourist thing to do youll find all the popular car hire companies in dublin, belfast and around depending on where you plan to start your trip. You will need to replace the keys, exit the car and lock with your.
All our rental cars already include cdw, third party iiability insurance and are also inclusive of unlimited mileage and airport service charges. Starting and ending your journey in belfast city, a thriving. My mother and i are visiting ireland in april and we have both agreed that we do not want to drive while there i know this puts a limit on things i would love to take a train out of dublin for a few days. Pack what you want, travel at your own pace and plan your own route. A flydrive or selfdrive holiday in ireland is a great way of exploring the country and discovering areas that arent easily accessible by public transport. Renting a hire car in ireland will give you opportunity to visit some of the countrys most precious and hidden charms at your own leisure. I booked my trip with argus car hire which are sort of like expedia, just for car hire companies. Car rental ireland aims to provide you with up to date information about the best places to visit and have the best time while you are on holiday. Discovering ireland offers you a range of vehicles for rental in association with our car rental partners for your vacation in ireland or honeymoon in ireland. Having your own car offers an advantage to travel at your own pace. This spring, discover ireland by car to truly get off the beaten track. Im interested in seeing the dingle peninsula, r, dublin, galway, wicklow area, ring of kerry pretty much entire west coast and take ferr.
Hello all, im looking to buy a car that is based in northern ireland. Northern ireland is unsafe for visitors for those raised in the 70s, 80s, and even early 90s, the news coming out of northern ireland usually involved car bombs, hunger strikes, and rebels wearing balaclavas and carrying guns. Exploring ireland by car october 07, 2017 steph kaufman. Road trip drive distance driving time dublin to athlone 78 miles 1 hour 23 minutes. The level of new car sales is one of the key indicators of recession, and the end thereof. The beauty of driving in ireland is that you have the freedom to stop. Hi bob and maureen, it sounds like youre making the most of your time in ireland absolutely perfect.
Road trip drive distance driving time dublin to athlone 78 miles 1. The awards event takes place each year, at a venue in dublin in november. Yuko provides city residents, workers and noncar owners with immediate access to top of the range environmentally friendly hybrid vehicles, without the cost or. Irelands roads bring back the joy of touring by car so close, so easy, so much to see and do. Touring map of britain and ireland royalty free editable vector map. Sorry to bump this thread, but im looking at 2 cars this weekend 1 in the north and 1 in the south both have the same spec. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Independent travel to ireland, selfdrive car packages which can be customized to suit you exactly. The accelerating cost of taking a car on holiday to ireland. Apr 23, 2020 car hire in ireland can be easily arranged before the trip through one of the many car rental companies at the airport or in cities such as belfast or londonderry and is one of the best ways to get around everything you want to see in a short space of time. A nine seater people carrier is the largest vehicle available, although for groups of more than 6 we would suggest you opt for one of our chauffeur driven ireland vacations. Touring ireland by car are you sure you should drive. Beara peninsula, donegal, dingle peninsula, the offshore islands. Ireland travel solo without a car rick steves travel forum.
The current irish car of the year title holder is the kia esoul, the first time ever an electric car has won the top title. Gavin smith born 15 september 1977 is an irish racing driver. Traffic along these roads is minimal and long sections can be walked without ever meeting a. Why not park the car for a while and take one of the hills walks so you can take your time to experience the views at your own pace. For many people, the emerald isle is high on the travel bucket list, and for good reason. No whiteknuckled drive on a winding, twoway road wide enough for only one car for you. Choose from hidden offthebeatenpath places, recommended by guidebooks. A selfdrive vacation package through ireland allows you the flexibility to explore at your own leisure. Conversely, avoid german models germans dont do rough roads. Enjoy the freedom of our 12 day self drive tour of ireland with a fully customizable travel itinerary of the mustsee attractions. The wild atlantic way is irelands first longdistance touring route, stretching along the.
Ireland is a land of endless postcardworthy scenery, lively pubs, and memorable people. Section 10b permits do not apply in the republic of ireland, therefore any individual taking a minibus across the border, on a hire or reward basis, is required to. However you are welcome to click on any of the member company links to access company websites where you will find contact details and reservation facilities. The open road beckons, with a wealth of great attractions out there to inspire your itinerary. And what better way to discover its secrets than with these touring itineraries. But at 84,431 square kilometers 32,599 square miles, the majority of sights and cities in ireland are easily accessible by car.
Visitors marion and robert know this firsthand from their car touring. Ireland car rental gps navigation rentals enchanting ireland. Were thrilled that the irish times has this week unveiled a new car finder on their website at the. Where the omsp of the car is less than 2,000, the car does not qualify for a repayment under the scheme. Planning your holiday is an investment of your time and what we have done for you is gathered together information you need into one so that you can get the planning done much quicker.
Historic castle ruins, enchanted coastlines, and endless fields of lush green ireland has all this and more. The information contained on the entire car rental council site may not be distributed, copied, stored in a computerised system, or used in any form for any purpose without the express permission of the car rental council of ireland. The application uses data from the benchmark automotive and motorcheck. Touring ireland 3 driving tips 4 driving facts 56 driving in ireland faqs 7 dublin guide 89 belfast guide 1011 northern ireland guide 12 ireland s west guide 1415 ireland s south guide 1617. The car rental council does not offer a reservation service on this website. Ireland travel and driving guide europe car rentals from. If you are touring in your own car you must have a minimum of thirdparty insurance.
Jun 30, 2018 are you thinking of self driving around ireland while on vacation maybe this is something you need to think very seriously about. If you are thinking of holidaying in northern ireland and are considering hiring a rental car have a look at our sample 5day selfdrive itinerary. Small roads, known locally in ireland as boreens, make up a large part of the trail and help provide a quick walking pace. Tour ireland by car arrive by ferry, travel in the comfort of your own car and get a front seat view of ireland. Being an irish owned company with both an irish and a us office and over 35 years experience in the touring and travel business, we know what our customers want and pride ourselves in providing a first class service, dedicated to delivering quality vacations and unique experiences where the. To date, ireland has received over 20 million visitors from north america, pacific, and europe.
With over 4,000 cars carrying shiny new 161 or 162 registration plates, there seems little doubt that. How to travel irelands west coast without renting a car by. Explore the north of ireland in this 6 day 5 nights selfdrive tour. Ireland needs tourists, but they are going to go to other countries instead of these costs continue to rise.
Hi laura, we offer fantastic rail packages around ireland. His younger brother, aron smith, is also a racing driver who races in the british gt championship, and formerly the british touring car championship. Rental cars in ireland are relatively affordable compared to the united states, though gas is expensive much like the rest of europe. Journey through ireland are specialists in providing customized and personalized tours of ireland. Arriving in your own car and having the open road just waiting for you. If youre hiring a car, go for a french make, they handle rough roads well. The car is currently on uk plates and would be about 14 days off its first mot if it was in the uk as its coming up for 3. Reserve your rental car today and if you find a lower rate from the. The value used by revenue to calculate vrt is called the open market selling price omsp. Car rental ireland is an irish owned company, based in dublin city offering luxury car rentals in ireland. After around 400 miles in your car rental, youll have experienced a great deal of irish pub and brewing culture on this ireland beer tour, and we think youll enjoy the leisurely pace and room for exploration which driving in ireland allows. I agree with the prior posters recommendations that galway would be a great option as a second city to visit. How to get around ireland without a car ireland forum.
Our rail tours are independent not with a tour group, all of your accommodation and rail would be prebooked for you and you would receive an in depth touring itinerary which will help you decide what to do and see in each location. Ireland self drive vacations customized for you we offer a great range of vehicles for your ireland self drive vacation, both manual and automatic. A favorite vacation package that allows you to experience the best of ireland on your own terms. Figures recently released by the police in the republic of ireland confirm that since 2009, 22 overseas visitors were killed on irish roads and 34 were seriously injured. The award ceremony for the irish car of the year 2020 took place on 7 november 2019, at the westin hotel. With our price match guarantee there is no reason to delay.
Touring ireland by car car rental council of ireland. Just about every request we receive these days includes the cost of the gps for navigating ireland so we thought wed write up our experience and costsaving ideas regarding gps in ireland. Negotiations on ireland northern ireland, mapping of north south. Book your rental car in ireland with auto europe today and guarantee yourself the best rate for your rental today. Are you thinking of self driving around ireland while on vacation maybe this is something you need to think very seriously about. Touch of northern ireland 6 day selfdrive tourw from the giants causeway to belfast citys four diverse quarters, you will be won over by all that northern ireland has to offer. And if you find yourself on the isle of green, the best way to experience all that ireland has to offer is by getting behind the wheel and taking the road trip of a lifetime. The database behind the application is updated every day by a team of.
I would love to somehow work in the west coast of clare. Apr 20, 2010 really is quite simple all you have to do is take the irish reg form to the tax office and fill in twothree forms with your details and the details of the car pay. Ferry travel is independent travel and you are the master of your own holiday. The level of newcar sales is one of the key indicators of recession, and the end thereof. Discover ancient stone forts, the bocan stone circle, one of the numerous castle remains or malin well on malin head the most northerly point in ireland. How to travel irelands west coast without renting a car. Emmet obrien born 7 march 1981 in dublin is an irish auto racing driver. The greatest advantage to taking the ferry to ireland.