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SIXT Car Hire in Ireland
Choose SIXT car hire in Ireland and drive premium, pay economy. Enjoy convenience and flexibility, with a range of models only 3 months old on average. Our branches at major travel hubs are easy to find, like Dublin city centre.
Quickly book a car on the SIXT app or online, and if you prefer, you can pay when you collect. If your plans change, cancellation is free. Give yourself the freedom to explore Ireland's famous landmarks in your own time, cost-effectively.
Driving Tips for Ireland
While driving here with your car rental won't present any major challenges for UK visitors, there are some local idiosyncracies to remember when you choose to drive in Ireland.
- Watch out for farm animals: Many of Ireland's best historical attractions are in rural areas, where the roads are narrow. There's a good chance of encountering livestock crossing the roads, so drive cautiously around bends.
- Gaelic road signs: Some Irish regions are Gaeltacht districts, where road signs are in Gaelic only. These are mostly on the western peninsulas, which offer enticing coastal road trips. Rent a car in Ireland with a built-in GPS to help you navigate.
- Speed limits in km/h: Ireland uses kilometres, not miles. In urban areas, you can typically drive at up to 50 km/h (30 mph), while the limit is usually 80 km/h (50 mph) on non-national rural roads. On national routes, the speed limit is 100 km/h (60 mph), rising to 120 km/h (75 mph) on motorways.
- Choose small: Many roads in Ireland are only one lane wide, so it pays to get the smallest car in which you're comfortable. This will also help you in the tiny historical villages you'll drive through.
Best places to visit in Ireland
What makes car hire in Ireland such a good idea are all the spectacular opportunities for road trips. From jagged coastal routes to lush green hills and valleys to cities like Dublin, you don't want to miss out on highlights like these.
- Wild and wonderful Beara Peninsula: Explore the dramatic southwest coast of Ireland on a spectacular driving route. Fields of heather alternate with craggy peaks, and the green countryside is dotted with age-old houses and cottages.
- Discover ancient eastern Ireland: Drive to Tipperary County and visit the Rock of Cashel for a trip through history. You'll find a 12th-century Romanesque chapel and a Gothic cathedral from the 1200s.
- Stately homes and lakes: Killarney National Park is a must for nature lovers. A horse and trap will carry you around the gardens and lakes of 19th-century Muckross House while you take in the Victorian splendour.
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Good to know when renting in Ireland
All tolls are automatically added to the vehicle on the M50 motorways only. If you pay a toll during your journey we will not be able to refund it.
Select a different drop-off location while booking to check availability, please note that a small charge may incur.
Ireland has beautiful countrysides but that means small, narrow and winding roads so drive very carefully, and remember, always on the left!
UK driving licences are valid to use in Ireland along with licences from EU countries. Non-EU licences are accepted for up to a year in Ireland.
Cancellation is free any time up to the day of booking when you choose to ‘pay later’ as we understand journeys can deviate.
In Ireland the minimum age is 21 years old for standard, smaller vehicles, though be aware you must hold a valid licence for at least a year and charges apply.
