After a long journey of any
kind, the last thing holiday-makers want is to spend hours sitting
in the rental office whilst calls are made and the initial cheer of
the holiday spirit has begun to wane.
Age: In Ireland the minimum required age to rent a vehicle is twenty five, as well as holding a full driving license for at least twelve months prior to the rental – regardless of nationality.
Documentation: One of the most commonly over-looked items when preparing for a holiday with a rental car is remembering both parts of your driving license – that is the plastic license and the paper accompaniment. Nearly all rental agencies will be unable to provide your vehicle if you do not provide sufficient documentation – so remember it.
Local Factors: This can be anything – from familiarizing yourself with the landscape and road type of your destination to local laws concerning the age at which a child can sit in the front seat, or indeed travel without a baby seat. If you are planning to visit rural areas of Ireland be aware of loose roads and tight country lanes – perhaps even rent a jeep in preparation. Perhaps you normally drive a car with left-hand drive – ensure that you are comfortable with the transition before attempting any complicated maneuvers.
Road Signs: Remember that Irish road signs may be slightly or even wholly different to the ones that you are used to seeing. Whether you require a few moments to familiarize yourself or a guide to the signs, ensure that you do it in order to make your driving experience safe and fun.
Bike Racks etc: A lot of companies are unwilling to allow renters to use attachments such as bike racks and roof racks with the rental vehicles. In order to avoid a fee, check beforehand with the company whether or not this is allowed. An increasing number of rental companies in Ireland actually rent out bike racks and even bicycles, so it pays to investigate first.
Age: In Ireland the minimum required age to rent a vehicle is twenty five, as well as holding a full driving license for at least twelve months prior to the rental – regardless of nationality.
Documentation: One of the most commonly over-looked items when preparing for a holiday with a rental car is remembering both parts of your driving license – that is the plastic license and the paper accompaniment. Nearly all rental agencies will be unable to provide your vehicle if you do not provide sufficient documentation – so remember it.
Local Factors: This can be anything – from familiarizing yourself with the landscape and road type of your destination to local laws concerning the age at which a child can sit in the front seat, or indeed travel without a baby seat. If you are planning to visit rural areas of Ireland be aware of loose roads and tight country lanes – perhaps even rent a jeep in preparation. Perhaps you normally drive a car with left-hand drive – ensure that you are comfortable with the transition before attempting any complicated maneuvers.
Road Signs: Remember that Irish road signs may be slightly or even wholly different to the ones that you are used to seeing. Whether you require a few moments to familiarize yourself or a guide to the signs, ensure that you do it in order to make your driving experience safe and fun.
Bike Racks etc: A lot of companies are unwilling to allow renters to use attachments such as bike racks and roof racks with the rental vehicles. In order to avoid a fee, check beforehand with the company whether or not this is allowed. An increasing number of rental companies in Ireland actually rent out bike racks and even bicycles, so it pays to investigate first.
Car hire Tips for Dublin & Ireland
Fuel: Most companies will
provide you with a vehicle that has a certain amount of fuel
already in the tank. The likely condition is that you must return
it to the company with the exact same amount.
However, this is not always the case and any uncertainties should be brought up at the time of rental in order to prevent any later misunderstandings.
However, this is not always the case and any uncertainties should be brought up at the time of rental in order to prevent any later misunderstandings.
