Last Minute Car Rentals in Ireland

The Charm and Beauty of Ireland

Ireland is a small country that is perfect for discovering in one of our last minute car rentals. There are so many great routes that take you through some breathtaking Irish scenery, so get yourself a good map and away you go. Most overseas visitors will arrive in Dublin, the capital city on Ireland’s west coast. You don’t really need a car in Dublin itself, but it is a great base for exploring other areas, and you can collect your car on arrival at Dublin Airport (DUB) or from locations across the city. Dublin is a fine city to visit, and highlights include the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle and The National Gallery of Ireland, whilst evenings should be spent enjoying live music and a pint of Guinness in the pubs of Temple Bar.

You may choose to visit Belfast in Northern Ireland, a 170km drive north off Dublin. If you begin your trip in Belfast, you can pick up one of our last minute car rentals from Belfast International Airport (BFS), George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) or various locations within Belfast City Centre. Exploring the counties of Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry and Tyrone is easiest done by car, giving you access to the wonderful heather-covered Sperrin Mountains, the hexagonal rock formations of the Giants Causeway and Londonderry, the ancient city of Ulster.

Back in Ireland, having access to a last minute car grants you the freedom to get off the beaten track and explore. In the East of Ireland you will find the prehistoric monument of Newgrange in County Meath, the monastery of Clonmacnoise in County Offaly and plenty of opportunities for golfing and horseracing in County Kildare. Take a drive along Braveheart Drive in County Wicklow to enjoy beautiful golden sandy beaches, rolling mountains, wooded glens and lakes and if you are not used to small winding country roads and traffic jams caused by flocks of sheep, you will find driving in Ireland to be an experience in itself.

In Western Ireland, on the Atlantic Coast are rugged coastlines and a wilder landscape. As you drive through the counties of Donegal, Galway, Limerick and Mayo, you will discover the West of Ireland’s incredible charms. Enjoy driving along the dramatic coastal highlands of southwest Donegal or the curving and undulating Glengesh Pass. Discover the captivating Glenveagh National Park and Castle and the picturesque town of Adare. If you are feeling adventurous, you can take a hike to the top of Ben Bulben in County Sligo or wonder over the dramatic cliffs of Moher in County Clare.

Hire a last minute car in the South of Ireland, an area known for its laid-back life and fine food. You’ll discover farmers markets and excellent restaurants in the city of Cork, luxurious spas in Kerry and beautiful beaches in Wexford and Waterford. Drive through the counties of Tipperary, Kilkenny and Carlow, and make sure you take a trip to the Blarney Stone, just north of Cork. Kissing the stone will grant you ‘the gift of the gab’, but if kissing a stone that many busloads of tourists have kissed before you doesn’t appeal, you can enjoy exploring the beautiful gardens of Blarney Castle.

Ireland is a fantastic place to visit, but whilst you are bound to find the locals warm and welcoming, you can’t always expect the same from the weather.