Information on Ireland

Renowned as the land of saints and scholars, Ireland makes a rich and rewarding destination for any fly drive holiday. Lined with some of the most glorious coastline in Europe and filled with fields, valleys and mountains famed the world over for their natural beauty, ArgusCarHire.com has 19 pick up points throughout the country (including six in Dublin and one at Shannon Airport) in order to ensure a smooth journey from start to fairytale finish. From north to south and east to west, from the beauty of Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland, to the rolling hills and sandy beaches of Donegal, Ireland is just waiting to be discovered.

For many people their first taste of the famous Irish charm and ‘craic’ comes from their arrival in Dublin. Compact and rich in historic sights, Dublin is brimming with cultural delights as well as a buzzing nightlife. Families will enjoy a day out at the Dublin Wax Museum, which offers not only an excellent compendium of historic Irish characters but also has a Hall of Megastars to keep the kids entertained. No trip to Dublin would be complete without a tour of the Guinness Brewery – at the end of which a drop of the ‘black stuff’ awaits you atop the Guinness Tower pub, which boasts unbeatable panoramas of the Dublin skyline.

Perhaps the most popular region in Ireland, the west coast of Ireland is a rugged and ancient landscape that is anchored by the vibrant and youthful city of Galway. From Galway it is only a short boat ride over to the Aran Islands, a charming outpost of islands upon which Gaelic is still the native tongue. Returning from the Aran Islands you will be treated to a view of the majestic Cliffs of Moher in county Clare, which rise out of the Atlantic Ocean to reach a height of 214mt (702ft) in places. Continue down the coast to Kerry, where you can sample a slice of traditional charm in Killarney before making for Ireland’s second city, Cork. Nestled in the countryside near Cork, Blarney Castle houses the world famous Blarney Stone, which promises the ‘gift of the gab’ to anyone who lays their lips upon it. Although ArgusCarHire.com can’t guarantee you’ll return home speaking like a poet, we will ensure that you receive the best car hire deals and the very best service that the Emerald Isle has to offer.