Visitors to Ireland wishing to explore the country would be wise to consider their transport options in advance. Using public transport is usually a good way of getting around in the towns and cities where driving around can be quite congested.
However if you are heading out of town to explore the stunning Irish countryside you may want to consider buying or renting a car, depending on how long you have to travel.
Hiring A Car
Hiring a car can be a good option if you have a couple of weeks to spare. The benefits include, getting a car you know is going to be in good condition and that has car insurance already organised. In addition you are able to opt in for options such as air conditioning and a CD player should you wish to make your journey more comfortable.
Do be careful when choosing your hire car company to ensure you are not paying more car excess than you want to should anything go wrong whilst driving around. The downside to car rental is that it can be quite expensive and if you are travelling on a budget, and may mean that your spending money is severely reduced. You also may have to visit a number of rental companies if you need a specialist car such as a people carrier for a big family or group of friends.
Buy A Car For Your Travels Around Ireland
If you are on holiday for a longer period, you might want to consider buying a car for the duration of stay and then selling it on afterwards. There are a number of good places to look for a second hand car and if you are only keeping it for a few months, you could sell it on for the same price as what you brought it as long as it remains in good condition.
If you decide to buy a car to travel around Ireland with you need to consider your motor insurance options. Lucky Ireland offers a number of good car insurers who offer competitive deals, either over the phone or on the web. If you think you might want to take your car out of Ireland for a short period remember to discuss this option with your car insurer to ensure they allow this. Once you rented or bought a car, and sorted out the best insurance option you are free to roam and there are some amazing places to visit.
Aside from the large cities such as Dublin, it is worth visiting some of the country’s great national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty. A drive down to the coast is also recommended so you can soak in all that the emerald isle has to offer.
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