Car Rental - Dublin

Wandering aimlessly around Dublin is one of life’s greatest pleasures. This isn’t a hustling, bustling, high-rise metropolis, but a city of charming corners and cobbled streets, where you’ll get the warmest of welcomes. Despite its long history – which you can explore at museums, churches and more – it’s also a place with a youthful vibe, always at the cutting edge of Irish life. Park up your Dublin rental car and join the crowd at a sing-a-long or eat your way around the city – either way, you’ll soon be planning your next vacation in Dublin.

You can pick up and drop off your rental car at various branches in Dublin, including the nearby airport if you’re flying straight to the city. Have a look at our rental car collection in Dublin and pick the vehicle that suits your needs – whether it’s a flying visit for a city break or a road trip to see the rest of Ireland. Pay in advance or on collection, and rest assured there are no hidden charges or credit card fees. Time to discover Dublin in your ideal rental car.

A city split isn’t necessarily a city divided. While the River Liffey runs through the heart of Dublin, carving out its distinctive north and south, this is a unified city with a sense of history, purpose and direction. You’ll find brilliant cafes from where you can look out at the world, water-side retreats, stunning libraries and marvelous museums, all within one of the world’s friendliest cities.

To see into Dublin’s past, the choices are seemingly limitless. The incredible Old Library with its treasure, The Book of Kells, within the 16^th century Trinity College, is always popular – book a walking tour to see the very best of it. The Chester Beatty library at Dublin Castle also contains illuminated texts, Chinese jade books, ancient Qu’rans and biblical papyri in a collection that spans almost 5,000 years.

At the National Gallery, you’ll see a fine array of Irish art, but also Caravaggio’s wondrous The Taking of Christ and pieces by Picasso, Rembrandt and El Greco. The Jack B Yeats collection here is also well worth a detour.

The Irish love to tell tales to their visitors – and there’s no finer place than this city of myth to hear a ghost story. Many landlords will claim their pub is haunted, and there are also legends of the souls of former prisoners haunting Kilmainham Gaol – go see for yourself.

Sheridan le Fanu wrote ghost stories in the city in the 19^th century, and that heritage is celebrated at the Dublin Ghost Story Festival. If you’re feeling brave, head to Montpelier Hill, which is home to an 18-century building that once hosted The Hellfire Club. Rumors surround this occult club – ones of devil worship, sacrifices and visitors with cloven hooves.

You’ll need plenty of energy to explore all of Dublin, so stay for dinner at one of the many fantastic eateries here. For consistently excellent dining, Chapter One, based below the Dublin Writers Museum, is a reliable choice. There’s a sophistication about the highly-rated Dax, where chef Graham Neville conjures magic from local ingredients. Try the Annagassan lobster, Clooconra cheese, Kildare beef or Ballycullane lamb for a true taste of the Irish larder.

For food on the go – combined with some sightseeing – there are a number of food markets, including one every week at Temple Bar. Park your Dublin rental car and explore the increasingly popular street food found in the city. Head for Eatyard in South Richmond Street from Thursday to Sunday for a rotating choice of vendors. Expect excellent Indian food from Kerala Kitchen, dirty burgers from Box Burger and pillowy Asian buns from Pow Bao. It might not be traditional Irish food, but this is an international city known for being open-minded and experimental when it comes to cuisine.

See the riches of this charismatic town with car rental in Dublin, and then leave the city behind to see the rest of the Emerald Isle – you’ll be rushing to come here again.

With a rental car in Palma de Mallorca, you’ll have the freedom and comfort to explore the island to the fullest. Whether you’re planning to take on a hiking trail in the volcanic mountains, visit an unspoiled village, wander through a rainforest, or simply enjoy the magical beaches, Mallorca has it all and more.

As with the rest of Spain, you’ll be driving your rented car on the right-hand side in Palma. Speed limits vary from 74mph (120km/h) on autopista (highways), 62mph (100km/h) on autovia (divided highways), 55mph (90km/h) on main roads, and 31mph (50km/h) in towns.

Our car rental desk is on the ground floor of La Palma Airport, just after the baggage claim. Keys in hand, you’re just a 20-minute drive from the island’s capital, taking the Autopista de Llevant/Ma-19 route.

If you’re driving your rental car directly to Palma, there’s a huge parking lot in the center. Most hotels offer guest parking, so you’ll likely have no problem leaving your car if you’re heading to the beach for the day. Just be sure to check with the hotel first, though.

When you're parking in Palma, look out for pay-and-display signs in the blue zones – those marked with red and yellow lines are for residents only. If you’re driving during peak travel times, allow more time for your journey.

If you want to head further afield, the lively town of Magaluf is around a 30-minute drive from the airport – along the Ma-20 and Ma-1. Here you’ll find a wealth of restaurants and entertainment spots, as well as waterparks to enjoy.

Dublin’s M50 Orbital

To make a circuit of Dublin and avoid driving your rental car in the city center, take the M50 orbital road. There’s a toll on the M50, and our staff can advise you on how best to pay for it – should you plan to use it – as there are no barriers or booths.

How to Go North or South in a Rental Car From Dublin

Dublin is well-connected to all parts of Ireland and is easily accessible by rental car, with a number of roads fanning out in all directions. For the north, the M1 passes the airport and proceeds to Drogheda, Dundalk and the border with Northern Ireland. Drive south on the M11 and N11 for a coastal route that passes the gorgeous County Wicklow and eventually takes you to Wexford in the south-east.

How to Go West and Inland in a Rental Car From Dublin

If you wish to head inland or to the west, the M4 and M6 pass through Athlone en route to Galway, take the M7 and then the M9 to Waterford, or stay on the M7 for Limerick. Cork, Ireland’s second city, can be reached from Dublin in a rental car by leaving the M7 for the M8. Whichever way you head, you’ll find that Dublin is the perfect starting point for a whistle-stop tour of Ireland’s splendor.