Car Rental in Ireland

Explore Ireland from coast to coast – or see the city sights

From the Wild Atlantic Way in the west with coastal walks, to the capital of Dublin on the east of the island, there is so much to see in Ireland with car hire. Choose from fascinating history and culture, or activities from horse riding to hiking or canoeing - there never need be a boring moment.

To relax on holiday, there are boat trips on lakes, fishing in rivers, or scenic villages nestling in the hills which offer genuine local hostelry in pubs with traditional music and craic. Dublin is famed for its literary heritage, historic statues and green open spaces. As well as the castle, zoo and St. Patrick’s cathedral, the Guinness brewery museum and guided tours are popular with many.

See Dublin and County Wicklow with car hire

The Irish capital also hosts various music festivals, while the sports inclined often head to nearby Athy (southwest of Dublin) for triathlon events. To really see Ireland and get the most from your hire car, why not plan a route? With over a hundred different suggested driving itineraries to choose from, options include the four trails starting at Mulingar, west of Dublin.

Alternatively, with car hire you can enjoy touring the picturesque town of Tipperary, or the hills and glens of rural Wicklow - a scenic coastal town in the east, south of Dublin. Discover and see delightful genuine time capsules of villages, woods with heather and streams, or follow the coastal routes southwards.

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See south-west Ireland with car hire

Near the city of Cork in the south is the medieval stronghold of Blarney Castle, with its famous kissing stone. The Geokaun mountains and impressive Fogher cliffs near Killarney are situated near Valentia lsland.

Waterford, the picturesque town of Killarney, The Ring of Kerry and the cliffs at Moher are also worth including in an itinerary with a long list of legendary landmarks.

Shipwrecks and giants

Heading northwards, the Dingle Peninsula is considered the jewel in the crown of the Atlantic west coast of Ireland. Here there are pubs and restaurants to meet all budgets and tastes. Continuing north, you may wish to visit Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland.

Easily reached with the convenience of car hire, this dramatic and scenic rock formation and UNESCO World Heritage site is not far from the regenerated and increasingly trendy city of Belfast.

Airports in Ireland, or nearby