Rental companies in both parts of Ireland usually allow their cars across the border.
Can I drive a rental car from Northern Ireland to Ireland?
The simple answer is yes! I highly recommend renting a car in Ireland for the ultimate trip. You can drive all over Ireland and Northern Ireland right from the airport. The main reason for renting a car is freedom.
Can I rent a car in Dublin and drop it off in Belfast?
If you want to acquire a rental car in the Republic of Ireland and plan to drop it off in either Northern Ireland or the rest of the United Kingdom, you will be required to pay an international one-way fee in addition to any supplemental insurance the rental agency might require.
Can you drive a rental car from UK to Ireland?
Will I be allowed to take my rental car from Mainland UK to Republic of Ireland? 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 UK and drop off in Ireland?
A one way rental between the UK and Ireland can be requested with several suppliers, however the international one way fees can be quite expensive, with some suppliers charging up to GBP500 + tax, depending on the size and category of the rental car.
Can I rent a car in Belfast and drive to Ireland?
What do I need to do to drive over the Irish border? Rental companies in both parts of Ireland usually allow their cars across the border. But do tell the car hire company if you plan to travel into the other country. Then they can extend the insurance/protection you have so it covers taking the car ‘abroad’.
Is there border control between Northern Ireland and Ireland?
Arriving from Northern Ireland: no passport controls are enforced. 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.
How long does the enterprise take from Belfast to Dublin?
two hours
The current journey time on the 110-mile (177km) route is just over two hours, not much faster than when the non-stop Enterprise began in 1947.
Is it safe to drive an Irish car in Belfast?
Yes, totally safe, there are hundreds of cars in and around Belfast every day with Irish plates, nothing at all to worry about, enjoy your visit. Just make sure the car rental company allows their car to be taken across the border.
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.
Can you take a rental car to Ireland?
Yes. You will need to purchase European Travel Coverage and will need to contact the rental location 72 hours before your rental pickup time to arrange your mandatory VE 103 certificate.
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.
Do you drive same side road in Ireland as UK?
What side of the road do they drive on in Ireland? As in the UK, motorists drive on the left-hand-side of the road in the Republic of Ireland and overtake on the right.
Is it easy to drive in Belfast?
Driving in Belfast is no problem. It is nowhere near the size of Dublin so it doesnt get congested except shortly before 9 and around 5-5.30 at the rush hour. Any congestion is lessened in the summer as the schools are off.
Can I drive gocar in Northern Ireland?
You can use your national driving licence but must have reached the minimum age to drive a vehicle in Northern Ireland. You must be: 17 years or over to ride a motorcycle with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 125cc, or power not exceeding 11kW. 19 years or over to ride a motorcycle not exceeding 35kW.
Do you need a car in Dublin Ireland?
You don’t need a rental car for Dublin itself. Parking can be a pain and Dublin is very walk-able with excellent public transportation too. If you’re starting from Dublin, maybe book the rental car for the days after Dublin, when you begin the proper road trip.
Do you need a passport to drive from Belfast to Dublin?
There is no border/immigration control between North and Southern Ireland. Technically, if a UK/Irish citizen you don’t require a passport, but they do suggest you have some form of photographic identification with you.
How much does it cost to drive from Dublin to Belfast?
Road trip planner
The round trip cost would be $76.67 to go from Dublin, Ireland to Belfast, United Kingdom and back to Dublin, Ireland again. Regular fuel costs are around $9.04 per gallon for your trip.
How long is a car ride from Belfast to Dublin?
Nonstop drive time
How far is the distance between Belfast and Dublin? The direct drive from Belfast, United Kingdom to Dublin, Ireland is 105 miles or 169 km, and should have a drive time of 2 hours in normal traffic.
Do you need a passport to travel from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland?
For journeys on the island of Ireland, British and Irish citizens do not require any travel documents when crossing the land border.
Is there border control between Dublin and Belfast?
As there is no physical border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland you will not pass through UK immigration control if arriving to Belfast through Dublin.