Car Rental Dublin

Dublin is the capital city of Ireland and as such, it is the most popular gateway to the rest of the country. Many travelers exclusively visit Dublin on short-breaks, while others spend a few days here before travelling farther afield. Downtown Dublin is easy to cover on foot, but car rental in Dublin City is an excellent way to get to attractions in the outlying areas, or beyond.

Many visitors get to Dublin by flying to the city's international airport; it's around six miles north of the downtown area. Given the options available, it might be worth taking public transport to the city. The Aircoach bus service is cheap and stops at many Dublin hotels.

This way, travelers can shop around for the best deal on car hire in Dublin City, after checking-in to their accommodation. Alternatively, travelers can rent a vehicle at their point of entry and drop off the car at one of the city depots before their departure. Travelers should note that there might be an extra charge for this service.

Give the traffic congestion downtown, visitors are advised to use the city's modern light-rail system. Travelers brave enough to drive in the city will find that parking is at a premium. However, some parking can be found in the city's multi-stories, or on the streets with parking meters.

Outside the city, driving is much more pleasurable; there are a number of daytrips to take by hire car. For example, the stunning cliff sides of Howth are around 15kms north of Dublin with cheap car hire in Dublin City. Alternatively, horseracing enthusiasts might like to drive southwest to the Curragh, in County Kildare. There are regular race meetings throughout the year.