Learn more about Renting a Car in Ireland Are there toll roads in Ireland? Most rental car companies still want you to pay with a credit card, not a debit card. FAQ and Tips for Driving in Ireland Do I need a Credit Card to Rent a Car in Ireland There are enough tour buses trying to run everyone off the roads as it is. No Speed Racer reenactments in Ireland, please. You just need to pace yourself, avoid major cities when you land in a fog of jet lag, and take things slow. Have no fear though, my brave right-hand driver American friends (and any other right-side-of-the-road) –You CAN drive on the left-hand side of the road. And maybe rent a car with an automatic transmission if you aren’t a season veteran on a stick shift. They will take the car away from you when you rip out the clutch on the way out of the parking lot.ĭriving in Ireland with a US license and ingrained American rules of the road can be tricky when visiting Ireland, so staying calm is half the battle. Try shifting on the left as well as driving.Įvery Irish rental company agents won’t just laugh at you when you try to get into the driver’s seat on the left. Oh, and if you really want a treat, rent a car with a stick shift (manual transmission vehicle).
Then again, those teeny, tiny roads freak us out so much that panic starts in before we’ve taken off from the Dublin airport after landing on the Emerald Isle. We need to see the undiscovered sights and witness sheep crossing the narrow roads along the Wild Atlantic Way. We want to wander those ancient country roads of Ireland on an epic road trip.
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