To see Ireland properly a car is essential because many of the most beautiful attractions are off the beaten track. Ireland car rental can be organised at the airport but it is usually simpler and cheaper to organise car rental before you leave.

Get behind the wheel
In Ireland they drive on the left. Driving can be challenging if you're not used to narrow winding roads and the fog can become a hazard. Roads in the town and cities are well cared for and signposted however the country roads can be more difficult to navigate so keep a map on you.

Popular drives
An amazing variety of landscapes are open to you once you have organised care hire. Ireland has beautiful rugged scenery and this is our pick of the best drives.

Sheep's Head Peninsula - a coastal drive which is also a great spot for walking, watch out for the hairpin bends.
Galway to Westport - view the Atlantic Ocean from the Sky road in Clifden and visit Connemara National Park.
Dingle Peninsula - see ancient buildings, ogham stones and quaint villages and dine on seafood.
Copper Coast - visit the only geopark in Europe, you'll see the Comeragh Mountains, Stradbally Cove and the Nire Valley.

If you've sorted out your car hire in Ireland, why not get yourself a good hotel deal?