Dos

• Always remember to drive on the left. In Ireland you drive on the left side of the road and the driver sits on the right-hand side of the car.
• Roundabouts (rotaries) are commonplace in Ireland and the rules are simple: yield to all vehicles coming from your right and always turn left on entering the roundabout. 
• Prepare for your journey properly. There are not many service stations on motorways in Ireland.
• Abide by the laws of the road. Even foreign drivers can be issued with penalty points.
• Wear your seat belt. Front and rear seat belts are mandatory. Children must use booster seats or an appropriate child restraint system.

Don'ts

• Don't use your mobile phone while driving. Not only is it dangerous, but it's against the law and you could be fined up to €2,000.
• Many minor roads can be narrow with no 'hard shoulder'. Watch out for oncoming traffic and adverse road conditions.
• Don't drink and drive, it's a very serious offence in Ireland. The legal limit for fully licensed drivers is 0.05mg/ml in Ireland.
• Speed. Mobile speed camera detectors and police checkpoints are commonplace throughout the country.
• Don't beep your horn between 11:30 pm-7:00 am
• Don't turn left when the traffic light is red, this is not allowed.

Car Rental Locations

You’ll find an Enterprise Rent-A-Car location perfect for your adventure.

• Airport: Begin the trip as soon as you arrive. Airports are usually located near major roadways that will allow you to get on the road quickly.
• Neighborhood: Great for day trips or to begin your journey after a visit to a major city.
• Train Station: Rent at a train station to explore a region further.

One-Way Rentals Within Ireland

Some branches in Ireland will allow you to return the vehicle to another branch within Ireland for an additional charge.

Cross Border Regulations

Renters are allowed to travel within Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Please note that all North American renters will be required to purchase mandatory liability insurance.

Legal Requirements for Driving in Ireland

At the time of rental, all drivers must produce a valid driver’s licence and two proofs of address including photographic identification. All overseas renters require a passport as well as a driver’s licence.

Automatic and Manual Transmissions

Many rental cars in Ireland have manual transmissions, so be sure to designate an automatic transmission if needed.

Park Smart

Be prepared to pay for parking in most instances. Look for street signs showing parking information for guidance. You can pay for parking using coins in the pay and display machine on the street or pay by text.

For more information visit: www.apcoaconnect.ie (Republic of Ireland) and www.parkbytext.co.uk (Northern Ireland)

Fuel Your Adventure

In Ireland green handle pumps are unleaded petrol (gas), and black handles are diesel. The petrol cap on your vehicle will indicate whether it takes petrol or diesel.