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Rolling verdant hillsides, ancient castles and crumbling cliff faces make Ireland an astounding destination to visit.The towns are charming, as are the people, whose spirits never seem to be dampened by the insistent rainfall and the best way to travel is by car to see the countryside in all its glory.If you’re lucky you may be blessed with days of sunshine. If not, you’ll be receiving the true Irish experience.
Whatever the day brings, polish it off with a Guinness and a bit of craic at your local pub and you’ll be doing all right, we reckon.
This guide focuses mainly on the Republic of Ireland, though includes a few things to see and do in Northern Ireland, too.
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Comparable in size to Tasmania, Ireland is a wonderful country for a scenic road trip, but it can also easily be travelled by public transport and coaches.
Dublin itself is a very walkable city with plenty of the top attractions close together in a small area.
However, many attractions throughout the country, particularly those not located in cities, aren't serviced frequently by public transport, so it can be helpful to hire a car.
It's important to know that Ireland itself is two separate countries. The Republic of Ireland uses euros while Northern Ireland uses pounds.
Look here first for handy tips and advice on how to get around Ireland for your upcoming trip.
With journeys across the country taking just a few hours in any direction from Dublin, most train journeys are short and sweet in Ireland.
Eurail offers and Ireland rail pass, which also gives you a 30% discount on Irish Ferries and Stena Line (which can get you to Wales). Booking online in advance for two or more travellers also offers a discount of 15% compared to single person bookings.
For getting around a city or town, taxis and ordering Ubers can be a fast way to get from site to site (or pub to pub).
Taxi: Taxis can be hailed from the street or found at taxi ranks. Taxis can be booked in advance online.
Rideshare: Uber is the only rideshare service available, and is only available in the east of Ireland near Dublin.
Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Enterprise, Sixt and Dooley have cars available for hire at Dublin Airport.
All rental companies can be found at the Terminal 1 arrivals hall and Terminal 2 multi-storey car park except for Sixt.
Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Enterprise are available from the Belfast International Airport in the arrivals hall. Use DriveNow to compare and find the best price on a car rental.
Get into the city or to the airport with ease from Dublin or Belfast when you book an airport transfer in advance with Viator or Jayride.
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