Most car hire companies will allow you to cross the border from the UK Mainland to the Republic of Ireland. You will need to pay a cross-border fee and may also be required to take out additional insurance cover.
Can I rent a car in Northern Ireland and drive to Ireland?
Cars rented in Northern Ireland can generally be taken to Ireland. Additional fees may apply depending on car type and supplier. Cars rented in Northern Ireland can travel to the United Kingdom and to the European continent for an additional fee, but keep in mind the vehicle will be set up for left lane driving.
Can I hire a car in the UK and drive to Ireland?
Most car hire companies in the UK will allow a renter to take and drive a rental car to Ireland. However, please note that fees and conditions apply. Charges will depend on extra insurance and roadside assistance cover for which you will be required.
Can I rent a car in Belfast and return it in Dublin?
‘ Sure you can! As all car hire companies allow to cross the border to Northern Ireland (the UK) only. And the providers which supply you with the best cars are: Avis, Europcar, and Sixt.
Can you drive a Northern Ireland car in Ireland?
NI drivers (private and commercial) no longer need to carry a physical Green Card when travelling across the border into the Republic of Ireland or driving in the rest of the EU and EEA, to prove they have valid insurance cover for their vehicle.
Can you freely travel between Ireland and Northern Ireland?
Travelling within the Common Travel Area (CTA)
There are no restrictions or testing requirements if you’re travelling from one region to another within the CTA (UK, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland). This includes travelling to Northern Ireland via the Republic of Ireland from overseas.
Can I drive from Northern Ireland to southern Ireland?
The border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland is open and barely discernable. Normally no passport is needed when driving or travelling by train or bus from one into the other.
What documents do I need to drive from UK to Ireland?
All UK vehicle insurance provides the minimum third party cover to drive in the EU (including Ireland). You do not need to carry a green card when you drive in the EU (including Ireland), Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, or Switzerland. You still need valid vehicle insurance.
Can I drive in Ireland with a UK licence after Brexit?
If you hold a UK driving licence, you can drive in Ireland if you live in the UK and are visiting Ireland. You are no longer able to drive on your UK licence if you live in Ireland. You can still exchange it for an Irish licence provided the licence is valid or is not expired for more than 1 year.
Do I need a UK car sticker to drive in Ireland?
But you don’t need a UK sticker (or number plate) to drive in Ireland. If you’re driving in the EU, you do need to display a UK sticker on the rear of your vehicle if your number plate has any of the following: A GB identifier with the Union flag. A Euro symbol.
Does my car insurance cover rental cars in Ireland?
Chances are, they will not cover your rental in Ireland. Your personal auto insurance won’t either. The Republic of Ireland is one of the few countries in the world that most credit cards and personal auto companies just won’t cover.
What is the best way to get around Ireland?
Train travel is generally the fastest way to get around the country. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) (www.irishrail.ie; 1850/366222 or 01/836-6222) operates the train services in Ireland. Most lines radiate from Dublin to other principal cities and towns.
Is driving in Ireland difficult?
A lot of the roads in Ireland are very narrow – we are talking SUPER narrow, compared to American roads. In big cities, like Dublin, and main motorways the roads are fairly wide and normal, but once you get out of the cities on to the country roads there are no room for a big car.
Does UK car insurance cover Northern Ireland?
Does UK car insurance cover Northern Ireland? Most UK car insurance policies do cover you for driving in Northern Ireland, however it is best to check your policy before you travel.
Is my car insurance valid in Ireland?
Do I need extra insurance to drive in Ireland? Ireland and the UK are both part of the Green Card System, a Europe-wide scheme allowing all countries to recognise foreign vehicle insurance policies of visiting motorists, so it’s quite possible your existing insurance will cover you.
Is UK car insurance valid in Ireland?
All UK vehicle insurance provides the minimum third party cover to drive in: the EU (including Ireland) Andorra.
Is there passport control between UK and Ireland?
There are no routine passport controls in operation for Irish and UK citizens travelling between the 2 countries. However, you must show identification to board a ferry or an airplane, and some airlines and sea carriers only accept a passport as valid identification.
Can you travel from Northern Ireland to southern Ireland without a passport?
For journeys on the island of Ireland, British and Irish citizens do not require any travel documents when crossing the land border.
Can I travel to Ireland with UK driving Licence?
It is compulsory for all passengers (including babies) to have their own valid passport or officially recognised European Union I.D. card when travelling to and from Ireland or France. In some cases, a visa may also be required. If you are driving a vehicle you will also need a valid driving licence.
Is there a border crossing between Ireland and Northern Ireland?
It is estimated that there are 300 major and minor crossings along the 499-kilometre (310 mi) border. The border is marked only by a small number of “Welcome To Northern Ireland” road signs on the UK side, placed there by the Northern Ireland Roads Service.
Do you need a passport to go from Belfast to Dublin?
You will not need a passport to cross the border from the Republic of Ireland into Northern Ireland and vice versa.