Renting a car for your holiday in Ireland is cheap and easy and there are plenty of car rental companies offering excellent deals. However, here is some advice before you rent your holiday vehicle.
Before you leave your home country make sure that you have all the documents you need to pick up your rental car. In most cases this will include your driving license, your passport and your credit card. You should also be aware of the road laws of Ireland. The most important things to learn about are road signs and markings, speed limits and parking zones. Also, do not drink and drive in Ireland.
If you are renting a car in Ireland you will most likely be arranging it or picking it up as soon as you land in Ireland. Because you will immediately have to adapt to the driving conditions of a new country make sure that you are well rested before your trip and try to get as much sleep during your flight as possible.
Try to have everything you need to hand before you pick up your car. Your booking form, credit card, passport, driving license and any maps or guides you need should all be on your person.
Once you have arranged the paperwork you will be taken to your car. Examine it carefully for any damage and take time to familiarise yourself with all controls such as lights, signals and windscreen wipers. Adjust the seat and all mirrors to suit your needs. If you are not accustomed to driving on the left you should drive around the car park a few times to get used to it.
Before you drive away check how much fuel the car has. If it is almost empty ask for directions to the nearest filling station. Also, make sure that you have full contact details for the car rental agency so you can contact it immediately if you encounter any problems.