What a beautiful roadside view, just outside of Amantea.
In comparison, last summer's trip to Hawaii, found us riding publid transit for hours to get from Waikiki to the North Shore, a pitiful distance of about 35 miles. Something I have vowed not to do next time I find myself in the paradise state.
What this is all boiling down to, is I am seriously considering the idea of renting a car in Ireland this summer. A quick look through car rental specials and it looks like I could pick one up for a couple days for about $100 Canadian. However, after reading a page from Rick Steve's Europe (Surviving Driving in Ireland) I'm left with this list of pros and cons.
Pros:
- An easy way to see more of the country side
- Getting to drive on the 'wrong' side of the road
- Movies like 'Leap Year' (2010) have taught me that if your rental car breaks down in Ireland, you'll inevitably fall meet your soul mate who will be dashingly handsome, as well as having a sexy accent and being secretly wealthy (not that I need a guy, but maybe for my friend!)
- Road trip adventures are always a good time
- Avoiding public transit... often the right choice!
Cons:
- Cheep price is for driving manual transmission... a feat which I have only attempted twice
- Ireland: tied with Portugal for most traffic accidents in Western Europe... sounds fun
- getting horribly lost
- Some Rick Steves readers provided feedback that they were stressed out the whole time they were driving
Getting lost in Ireland - how bad could it be? See point 3 under Pros. How about scooters?
ReplyDeleteI didn't drive in Ireland, I was on a bus tour but it was awesome to explore little towns and villages. My favorite town was Adair, I highly recommend going there. Also, Cliffs of Moher. I think those were my two favorites of the trip.
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I rented a car at the Dublin airport and drove all over Ireland. I highly recommend it.
ReplyDeleteDriving on the wrong side of the road, shifting with your left hand,
traffic circles- it was a blast!
It is good if you hire a car for travelling in Ireland. As it is a very beautiful place and there are many things to explore in it, which cannot be seen by trains and buses. These hidden aspects can be revealed if you have car as by that you can visit many different places because there will be no time limitation and you can visit any place according to your will and mood. So i prefer that using car is a very good option for travelling Ireland as well as to any other place.There are many car rental companies. When i visited there i hired a car. You can read this for further information http://www.dan-dooley.ie/car-rental-hire-dublin-airport.htm
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ReplyDeleteRent on a car is most expensive in Ireland but tourist feel comfortable in the car but i am opposite to all of these i just feel comfortable with the bus tour buses from new brunswick to new york and hope you also visit the US and move city to city by bus...
ReplyDeleteI never visited to Ireland but i think everyone needs a Car Rental ?
ReplyDeleteEveryone does need a car rental but if you're in ireland and looking to Rent a Car in Dubai best is to get it through good car hire agency
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