Ireland's Gateway Dublin Airport, is only ten kilometres away from the city centre. It is quite small and manageable in spite of being one of the busiest airports in Europe.

Once in the arrivals hall of the airport, you will find the car hire offices where staff will help you to your car hire and answer any questions you may have.  If you want to get a good deal on car hire, and save time on arrival you should check out the various online car hire companies, 121 Car Hire Ireland being a good example or possibly Budget Car Rental Ireland.

Although a small country, Ireland has no shortage of places to explore and going by car is one of the best ways to see all that this delightful country has to offer. With a car hire, you will be able to see places that you would not otherwise be able to see if you were on a preplanned tour itinerary and you will be able to travel when and where you want with complete freedom.

Getting into Dublin with your hire car is not too complicated either, since all you need to do is follow the M1 south, following the signs to the city centre. Just make sure that you find out about the parking options first.

Dublin also makes a great base for touring around the countryside since there are a number of castles and smaller towns nearby that are easy to get to.