Renting a car in Ireland is a great way to travel freely around the country and to sightsee outside of tour groups. There are car rental points in Ireland in all major cities. In Ireland, car rental is provided by international rental companies - Eurocar, Avis, Hertz and other companies widely known in the international market.
Car rental in Ireland is available to drivers aged at least 25 years old, holding an international driver's license, and having the required deposit on a credit card, which is temporarily frozen. The rental price includes car insurance, typically ranging from 25-30 EUR in the summer to 10-15 EUR in the off-season.
Currently, the price of a liter of gasoline in Ireland stands at 1.31 EUR. As this amount can fluctuate, it's advisable to check the current gasoline prices in Ireland before your trip.
Speed limits in Ireland:
- City - 50 km/h
- Country roads - 80 km/h
- Highways - 120 km/h
Traffic laws in Ireland:
- Left-hand drive in Ireland
- Legal blood alcohol limit is 0.8 ppm
- Safety belts are compulsory
- Child seats are mandatory for children under 3 years of age
- Child seats are mandatory for children up to 36 kg
Fines for traffic offenses in Ireland:
- Fine from 65 to 180 EUR for exceeding the speed limit
- Talking on a cell phone - 435 EUR
- Running a red light - 125 EUR
- Unauthorized overtaking - 125 EUR
- Driving while intoxicated - fine can be up to 5000 EUR
- Parking in prohibited places - 25 EUR
There are no toll roads in Ireland, but bridges in Dublin are tolled, with fees ranging from 1.05 to 1.30 EUR.
