Ireland is steeped in history and heritage and provides an abundance of intriguing attractions and cultural activities. The larger cities have fantastic restaurants, shopping and night-time entertainment venues. The beautiful countryside has charming small villages each with their own distinct character. The best way to see Ireland is by cheap hire car in Ireland.

The bustling and cosmopolitan capital city, Dublin, has a wealth of fantastic historic attractions such as Dublin Castle, the Irish Parliament and the National Gallery. You will also find some of the best restaurants and lively pubs with music and friendly atmospheres.

The south coast of Ireland provides stunning scenery and is the location of Cork, the country’s second largest city. Cork is a charming city with cobblestone streets, great markets and lively pubs. The city is well known for its live music scene, with an abundance of venues as well as a jazz festival held here each October, attracting thousands of visitors from around the world who arrive by rental car.

Accommodation across Ireland varies from luxurious hotels in the larger cities to charming bed and breakfasts, which can be found in just about every town and village in the countryside. Dublin has a lively nightlife scene with an array of pubs and clubs and even the smaller towns have live music throughout the week.

Using a hire car in Ireland to travel along the south and west coasts allows you to visit a plethora of great attractions as well as enjoy the picturesque countryside. The Kerry region on the southwest tip of Ireland provides the highest mountains and some of the best lakes, which are perfect for fishing and kayaking.