Driving In Ireland: Hints & Tips

Choosing The Right Car

Choosing The Right Car

Am I going to big for those small Irish roads or am I going too small and have to strap my luggage to the roof? I'll try to help you make the right decision before you end up at the car rental counter in Ireland and realize you made the wrong choice.

Choosing the right Ireland Car Rental

Driving In Ireland

Driving In Ireland

I've talked many clients off the bus tour and into a self-drive once they learned the tricks of driving in Ireland, aside from driving on the left! Look right instead of left, take your time, let people pass - just a few of the essentials.

Driving in Ireland

Ireland Gas Prices

Ireland Gas Prices

November 2010: €1.33 per liter unleaded = $1.99 US x 4 = $7.98 per gallon (approximately). You can find updated prices through http://www.aaireland.ie/petrolprices/

Navigating Ireland

Navigating Ireland

Save your relationship by learning how to read a map and it's a bit different in Ireland - you'll both come home on speaking terms if you brush up on this now.

Navigating Ireland

Parking In Ireland

Parking In Ireland

Rental cars come with parking discs which allow you to park in most locations unless parking meters are available.

Parking in Ireland

Ireland Road & Driving Signs

Many clients ask about the road signs in Ireland and I ahve to say, it's easier than I can explain so I've posted some road signs to see if you can figure them out. Overall, traffic lights are the same and so is the stop sign. They yellow signs are quite fun!

Ireland Driving and Road Signs