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Experience a warm Irish welcome in the charming and historic city of Dublin. Grab a great deal on a rental car with Orbitz and the possibilities for your trip to Dublin open up even further. Seize the opportunity for day trips to the surrounding towns and countryside.
You’ve landed in Dublin and you’re ready to drive. Before you head out, read our primer on key details when driving in the city.
Ireland is one of those few countries where they drive on the left-hand side of the road.
Irish car rental policy is strict. You have to be at least 21 to rent a car, although many rental companies won’t rent to you unless you’re 23 or 25. Ask before you rent if you’re concerned.
Take note that in Ireland, many car rental companies won’t allow drivers over 75 to rent a car, either.
As a major international capital city, Dublin is geared up to welcome hordes of visitors throughout the year. Numerous car rental companies, including Sixt, Advantage, Hertz and Budget all offer Car Rentals in Dublin.
Dublin International Airport has several car rental desks, but you can also find places to rent cars in the city center.
Take your driving license and your credit card to get your car. If you’re visiting from the US, UK, Canada, Australia or the EU, then you do not require an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Dublin is not only a fascinating destination in its own right, but it’s also on the doorstep of other major Irish attractions. With a rental car at your disposal, why not do some exploring? We’ve highlighted three destinations to visit when you’re in the area.
Go for a wander around this historic university’s cobbled squares and 18th-century buildings and you’ll have the chance to appreciate some of the city’s finest architecture. Don’t miss the Old Library, with its iconic Long Room of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Within these walls lies the Book of Kells, a dazzling illuminated manuscript from around 800 AD.
Hope in your rental car and drive just one hour south from Dublin to reach this breathtaking area of rolling peaks and tranquil lakes, which covers almost 50,000 acres. Come here for a day of hiking and biking or to see some of the historic sites hidden within the hills. Glendalough Monastic Site, for instance, dates all the way back to the sixth century.
Head north of Dublin for under an hour by car and you’ll find yourself in the charming town of Drogheda. History seeps through the stone walls of this picturesque and ancient place. Discover enough Megalithic burial grounds, famous battle sites and Norman forts to satisfy even the keenest culture vulture.
Reserve your Dublin rental car now and have it waiting when you arrive.