Campervan hire in Ireland
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Campervan holiday in Ireland: small country, lots to see

The Emerald Isle is a beautiful place to explore, and one of the best ways to do this is on the road in a campervan. Many well-maintained driving routes take you up the coasts and help you get an authentic feel for the real Ireland. There are dramatic rock formations, lots of rolling green hills and meadows, attractive little villages and towns, and the locals you meet along the way will be friendly and full of chat.

Ireland is the home of Guinness and the world’s oldest distillery, where you can still have a dram of whiskey. Whether you are interested in hiking, golfing, exploring the different coasts or are just looking to travel to the Giant’s Causeway and back, we are sure you will have a magical time on the Emerald Isle.

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Best campervan routes around Ireland

The Wild Atlantic Way
When you have a motorhome for hire in Ireland and want to go on a long drive, one of the best options is the world’s longest coastal touring route – The Wild Atlantic Way. This route involves 2,500km of roads that offer a stunning view of the diverse scenery of Ireland, from dramatic coastlines to wild landscapes and rugged seascapes. The stretch of roads passes through nine different countries – Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Clare, Limerick, Kerry and Cork. One word of caution when driving along any section of this route is that as the roads are pretty narrow and the winds can be rough, you need to drive a little slower and plan accordingly because there will be many points where you are behind cattle, horse and carts, tractors and cyclists.

The Causeway Coastal Route
If you are planning to head north during your trip when you rent a campervan in Ireland, one route you should consider taking is the Causeway Coastal Route. This route starts in Belfast City and finishes in Derry. It follows the dramatic and beautiful coast of Northern Ireland through the nine stunning Glens of Antrim to reach the legendary Giant’s Causeway. Completing this route takes around 3 to 5 days, covering 185km properly. You can stop off at spots like Murlough Bay, the Torr Head Scenic Rout, and many beaches along the way to the Causeway.

Places of interest and excursions in Ireland

Dublin is the capital of Ireland and is at the heart of the country’s unique cultural heritage. It is a great place to spend a long weekend, but if you are looking to book a campervan for hire in Dublin, you will find it is ideally located to explore the country, regardless of the direction you wish to head in.

Ireland has very agreeable weather throughout the year, though you should note that rain is a genuine possibility, even during summer. It’s not called the Emerald Isle for nothing, after all. Like Northern Ireland, Ireland is an excellent location for a campervan or motorhome adventure. National and local parks like Killykeen Forest Park and Connemara National Park exist. It’s also important to remember that many hundreds of miles of coastline offer pristine beaches, dramatic rocks and cliffs, and views of the Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean.  

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Traffic Rules in Ireland

• You always drive on the left-hand side of the road in Ireland

• Give way to vehicles from the right and turn left on entering a roundabout

• Speed limits are measured in kilometres/hour, not miles an hour

• Unless otherwise stated, the speed limit is 50km/hr when driving in built-up areas, 80km/hr on local and regional roads, 100km/hr on all national highways and 120km/hr driving on motorways. You should always look for signs indicating the speed because you could be fined 80 euros on the spot and given three penalty points on your licence.

• The traffic light sequence is slightly different in Ireland compared to other European countries. Red means stop, and immediately after the red light is Green, which means go. However, the Amber light comes on before the red to warn drivers to stop unless they can safely do so.