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Ireland

Car hire in Ireland

Ireland is a beautiful country just located to the west of the United Kingdom. American travelers will find plenty of flights that go to Ireland and from the east coast and the trip is a fairly short in duration. Ireland has many surprises from beautiful countryside and massive ocean side cliffs to historic towns.

Highlights in Ireland

The popular cities to visit in Ireland include Galway in the west, Limerick and Cork in the south and the wonderful capital of Dublin, which is located on the east coast. An easy way to explore the country is via car hire in Ireland and this can be found all major cities and towns.

In Dublin there are many museums and galleries but many American travelers like to pay the Guinness Storehouse a visit, which is perfect for true beer lovers. Also in Dublin are the stunning Iveagh Gardens, St Stephen’s Green and the captivating National Museum of Ireland.

Weather in Ireland

Ireland’s weather is cool and bleak much of the year, although the coldest period only really runs for about two months at the start of the year. The summer however, is the best time to go as temperatures are warm and in general the sun does shine. Using car rental at anytime of the year in Ireland is a good way to explore.

Driving in Ireland

Ireland is a very safe country to drive in, but as an American it may be difficult to switch to the local left-hand driving rules. The roads follow European standards and drivers are generally vey cautious. When driving at night in the countryside, be careful on small roads however, as they are often poorly lit. It is a good idea to compare hire in the large cities such as Dublin so that you can get the best deals.