Transport in Ireland

Relying on the public transport in Ireland to get around may not be the wisest thing to do! Here are a couple of suggestions on getting around.

Car Rental in Ireland

Maybe the handiest method of traveling in Ireland but also one of the more expensive options. You will be paying more than EUR150/US$140 for a week's rent.

If this suits your pockets, you must familiarize yourself with the rules of the road in Ireland.

• Traffic drives on the left of the road.
• At roundabouts and junctions (intersections) the traffic to your right has right of way.
• Seat belts must be worn by everyone in the car.
• Road signs give prominence to the town names instead of road numbers.
• Speed limits and distance are shown in kilometers, and unit of distance is stated (e.g. "Ennis 20km"). However, older distance signs are in miles and do not state unit of distance (e.g. "Ennis 20").
• We'll admit that Irish roads aren't great. Some are both narrow and fast, therefore always careful!

Public Transport

Buses run regularly between the main towns and cities. Some train lines also operate. In the cities, you will find city buses. If you want my advice, don't solely rely on these to travel the country. Having said that, the buses do go to many tourist destinations as in villages and small towns which maybe helpful for you.

Taxis

Any town of a population of more than 10,000 should have a good number of taxi cabs. Also expect them at airports and bus stations. You must find the taxi ranks, and you'll spot taxis by the yellow bar mounted on the roof.

Hackney cabs must be telephoned to collect you. Ask the locals if they know the telephone number for a hackney company.

Pricewise, you can pay EUR5-EUR10 for cross-town fare. Ask before you begin the journey.

Bicycles

You will find bike rental in any town with a flow of tourists. You'll get to see some of the local countryside. Beware of bad weather which occurs occasionally :) in Ireland. Cycling through the wind and rain may not be to everybody's liking.

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