Car rental in IrelandIreland is a small country roughly 140 miles wide by 300 or so long, so there is not much problem getting about. Dublin the capital is the main transport hub. Ferries dock in Dun Laoghaire just south of the city which has train and bus connections into the city. Dublin airport is to the north with only a bus or taxi service into the city. Main line trains to Cork, Galway and Sligo leave from Heuston station, while Belfast and Wexford are served by Connolly station, with the mainline bus station just opposite. If you intend staying in the city public transport is quite good especially in Dublin with the Lewis tramline. There are plenty of bus tours from most major cities enabling visitors to venture further afield. However for complete flexibility particularly in remoter areas ie anywhere outside of Dublin, only joking you really need a car? But be prepared....
Okay you probably won't see a herd of cows in Dublin, or God forbid on any of the main motorways, but anything goes on the back roads? So observe the average speed limit of 80kms, 50kms in built up areas. And in case you dont know we drive on the left so stay in the flow of traffic approaching roundabouts if you are not used to it and take your time. You are on holiday.... About parking, don’t park illegally as you will be clamped and it will cost you anything between €50 -€120 to get released. We are scourged right now with private clamping companies acting on behalf of county councils and private businesses,who will show no mercy. If in doubt ask someone, preferably a garda. Be very careful when visiting major tourist sites, park in the designated areas and lock valuables in the boot, rental cars are easily recognizable and a handy target for thieves so don’t make it easy for them. Most of these areas are monitored by CCTV but you are better safe then sorry. To fool them and act like a local you should master the ‘one fingered salute’ keeping both hands on the steering wheel, simple raise the first finger of your right hand when meeting someone on the road. Add a slight nod of the head at the same time and you will be a native in no time....
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