How many days do you need to drive around Ireland?

Many people dream of taking scenic coastal route known as ‘The Wild Atlantic Way’ to experience Ireland, but at around 1600 miles in length, you want to be sure you have enough time to take it all in. To really get the most of driving the entire Wild Atlantic Way, you may need up to three weeks!

Is it easy to self drive in Ireland?

Ireland is a small country; one can cross it in any direction in just a day of car travel, so a self-driving vacation is a simple and straightforward way to see this attractive green island. With a bit of planning and booking, it is possible to look forward to an ideal Irish driving vacation.

What can you see in Ireland in 10 days?

A Great 10 Day Itinerary in Ireland

• Traditional Irish Music session.
• Greg with one of the High Crosses of Ireland.
• Betsy at Wicklow Mountain National Park in March.
• Galway Cathedral.
• “In Dublin’s fair city, where the girls are so pretty”
• The campus of Trinity College.
• The Gravity Bar at the Guinness Storehouse.

What can you see in Ireland in 5 days?

5 days in Ireland itinerary

• Day 1: Wicklow (Glendalough, the Sally Gap, Lough Tay)
• Day 2: Carlow (The Nine Stones, Huntington Castle, and Gardens, more)
• Day 3: Kilkenny (Kilkenny Castle, Dunmore Cave, Smithwick’s Experience)
• Day 4: Wexford (Hook Lighthouse, Loftus Hall, and more)

Which side of road does Ireland drive on?

left
We drive on the left hand side of the road in Ireland. Everyone in your vehicle (front and back) MUST wear a seat belt at all times.

What’s the best time of year to visit Ireland?

The best time to visit Ireland is between March and May, and September to November, when it’s not as crowded as it is in summer, or as cold as it is in winter. That said, Ireland has a mild, temperate climate and although it’s rainy at times, you can visit all year round.

Do I need a special drivers license to drive in Ireland?

Do you need an international Drivers Licence to drive in Ireland? No. Your full US, Canadian or EU driving licence allows you to drive in Ireland both North and South. There are some age and other restrictions on renting cars in Ireland, for more details on this please click here.

Can you drive across Ireland in a day?

In one day, you can drive through miles of green, rolling hills, explore colorful, Irish towns, and see a fantastic stretch of Ireland’s rugged coastline. Learn more about what to do in our Guide to the Ring of Kerry.

Do you need a special license to drive in Ireland?

Does Ireland have a Route 66?

Dreamt up last year by tourism authority Failte Ireland to counteract a steady decline in the number of visitors heading to the country’s western side, the freshly defined course runs all the way from Malin Head, Ireland’s most northern point, to Mizen Head, its very most southern. …

Can you drive a left-hand drive car in Ireland?

Can I import and drive a left-hand drive car in Ireland? Yes. All vehicles in use on Irish roads must comply with the regulations linked below*. An Garda Síochána is responsible for the enforcement of road traffic legislation.