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toad-mode618 · 6 years ago

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This past week has been one of my favorite of the summer, mainly because I was able to share it with my family! They arrived in Laramie last Thursday evening and I quickly got to work giving them the full experience.

We started by eating at my favorite restaurant in town, the Crowbar and Grill. This restaurant had a wide range of interesting meals and, in my opinion, puts most Carbondale restaurants to shame. After this, we called it an early night and my family went to a nearby hotel to sleep before moving into Elizabeth’s house for the remainder of the week. The next morning we ate at my favorite breakfast spot before driving out to the Snowies!

The Snowies were the location my family needed to see first as I felt the range really embodied the beauty and splendor of the area in and around Laramie. It was a beautiful day to make the drive and I think they really enjoyed hiking around the bottom of the craggy peaks. The long drive also allowed them to see many other things that made Laramie so special, such as the pronghorns, prairie dogs, and snow fences covered with bald eagles and ravens. On this drive they were also able to see the Lindzey, Bufford, and McGee toad sites. It was great to be able to convert my written words to a physical form for them!

During that evening we took in the farmers market and also had a dinner with Brent. It was great to introduce my best Wyoming friend to my family and we had a great time sharing stories of our summer in Laramie! Once we had finished, I spent the rest of the evening with Isabel, Brent and some of my other friends in Laramie playing video games until 4 in the morning.

On Saturday I slept in until 2 and woke up just in time to grab lunch with my parents. They had spent the morning perusing the downtime Laramie shops for local art and fudge. This was our laziest day and we took things pretty easy.

After another late start on Sunday I decided it was time to get my family back outside, so we headed to Veedawoo (I will never know how to spell or say this correctly) where we spent an hour hiking and climbing rocks in the park. My sister and I even found a small fat man’s squeeze that I tried to navigate, but with not much luck. Huh, maybe things aren’t too different out in Laramie!

That night I spent my last evening with Brent before he departed for Iceland on a 10 day trip with his dad. Once again I cannot explain how great of a friend Brent was to me and he will always be a large part of my Wyoming stories.

Monday was the day I was most excited for because I was going to be able to give my family a good taste of what I had been doing all summer, but before I could do that I had to enter data. This did not take too long, however, and before noon Andy and I were headed to Red Buttes to attach telemetry trackers to 2 new toads that will be followed this fall. This was long and drawn out and before I knew it it was 2 o’clock. I alerted Andy of this and he allowed for myself and 2 techs from the Leadville Zoo to go meet my family and begin a toadlet release at Outrider.

Both parties found each other quickly and after bleaching our boots we were ready to release over 100 toads! Not only was it a great feeling to be able to introduce my family to this, but the techs from Leadville had also never done a release before and were visibly eager. Seeing this I wasted no time and took us to one of the best toad release sites on the property! It was a quick experience, but a fun one for all involved!

I spent that evening at Lovejoy’s talking to Shannon while she tended bar. She was another great friend addition in the wild Wild West and was always fun to spend time with and talk to. I felt that she, Brent and I became a sort of motley 3. Did I mention they were both fantastic?!

Finally, Tuesday rolled around and I knew I had to begin packing up for my departure on Wednesday. Of course I did not pack at all Tuesday and instead spent the day seeing more friends, shopping, and eating at my favorite Laramie digs. It was the perfect final day.

At 9 in the morning Wednesday, Izzy and my mom took the rental car and headed for the Denver airport, while my dad and I stayed behind to finish up cleaning the house so that a new renter could move in. When this was finished we made a final shopping stop before heading out on our road trip back to Carbondale. This was not going to be a straight shot trip, however, as my dad and I planned on hitting the Black Hills and the Badlands on our return home.

By 6 on Wednesday we had reached our first stop, Mount Rushmore. I was a bit apprehensive about seeing this site as I find it to be very touristy, but once I learned the history of the man who created the monument I began to really respect what it was and what it stood for. The Black Hills that surrounded it were also incredibly beautiful and were wonderful to drive through! In my future travels I plan on visiting there again!

The next day we started by entering the Badlands, which was my favorite part of this road trip (other than being able to spend time with my dad). While we were there we saw countless fossils, which of course we could not take for ourselves ;), Buffalo and even a handful of bighorn sheep. These sightings were really cool especially when paired with the sighting of a mountain goat the day before at Rushmore!

Shortly after seeing the bighorn sheep we departed the badlands and began the more questionable part of our journey, our trips to Wall Drug and the Corn Palace. Back in the 30s or whenever my parents had last been through the town of Wall, the drug store was a booming tourist trap. Well things had not changed too much and tourists were still being trapped by the thousands. We used the restroom and had had our fill of the place. Next stop Corn Palace. Things can only get cooler right? Wrong! The Corn Palace was a largely brick building covered in murals made out of corn. The highlight of this stop was the popcorn and the jokes my dad and I made about the experience afterwards. It was a good laugh! Around 9 o’clock last night we arrived in Omaha and had dinner downtown before hitting the hay. We had a long day ahead of us on Friday.

Well today is that Friday and we have currently been driving for 8 hours and are now only 30 minutes away from Carbondale. My summer journey has been beyond anything I imagined and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I met incredible people and experienced no drama, which is a big upgrade from my homestead in southern Illinois. I also honed my skills as a biologist and a technician. I am now mentally stronger than I was before I left and feel more independent than ever before. At this point in life I feel like I can overcome any obstacle by using my mind and my words. Be ready Carbondale, my final year is gonna be a big one.

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fraddit · 7 years ago

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Guys, did I ever tell you about my Ireland Windshield Wipers Adventure?

Probably not, because if I recall, I failed to post pretty much anything about that trip, but the windshield wipers is one of the crowning achievements of my life, so you get to hear about it now.

Last August, I, Mr Butt, and his youngest sister, flitted off to Ireland for about a week. We rented a car and drove around basically the southern half of the island. I did all the driving and was scared the entire time because opposite side of the road and also because the western counties need to reassess what constitutes a safe speed limit on what I’m pretty sure were actually just footpaths masquerading as roads.

Anyway, the weather was quite sunny the first few days, so it wasn’t until somewhere in the middle that we discovered the windshield wipers on our rental car didn’t work. It was only lightly raining, so we made do by pulling over every so often, so that Mr Butt could get out, manually move the wipers back and forth a few times, and hop back in the car.

No big deal, we thought, we’re getting pretty close to Shannon, we’ll just call the rental company and get a different car from the airport. Nope. They didn’t have any available. Instead, they recommended we take the car to a mechanic, and they would cover the repair bill. None of us felt much like spending one of our precious few days in Ireland waiting for our car to get fixed, so we decided to take our chances.

In Kilkenny, it started legitimately raining, and showed no signs of stopping. Here is me excitedly taking a photo of my experience using the umbrella I had to buy:

Yes, that’s right, I was excited about using an umbrella. I don’t own one. I couldn’t tell you the last time I used one before that.

Back to the wipers. It was now impossible to drive. We needed to get back to Dublin. But, I had a plan! I dragged us into a hardware store, and we spent maybe one whole euro on some nylon cord. We tied one end of the cord to one wiper blade, passed it through one slightly rolled down window, out the other side, and tied the other end to the other wiper blade. Then, the lucky person riding shotgun got to manually work the wipers by jerking them back and forth with the string, while we got slightly rained on due to the windows needing to be cracked for the string.

Video evidence of my ingenuity:

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You can hear Mr Butt’s sister being thoroughly amused as she records one of the greatest moments of my entire life. The whole ordeal is so fucking funny to me. Shit going slightly wrong while traveling is one of the great joys in life.

#shut up fraddit

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carrentalmallorca-blog · 4 years ago

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How To Ensure That You Find The Best Car Hire Service While Abroad

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lolainblue · 7 years ago

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Thunderbirds -- Chapter 37

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Roger

I had a lot to think about on the drive back to Indiana. I had been pretty irritated with Jared's parting performance but it didn't really diminish the guilt I was feeling for treating him the way I had. It wasn't really any of my business how he chose to live his life, and I was wrong for judging him for behaving the way I had been behaving for pretty much all of mine. I decided I would wait a few days for him to calm down and then call him and apologize. I had been enjoying our friendship, I would like to at least mend fences. I knew he had no interest in actually having a relationship, I knew he was just spoiled and not used to not getting his way. I figured once the sting of it wore off he would be back to his old self. It was an easy enough fix I told myself.

Jane's situation, on the other hand, wasn't as straightforward. I waited with growing dread for Mitch's phone call. Whatever happened, we would deal with it, one way or another, but I wasn't looking forward to a big fight. It was the last thing Jane needed right now. I had made it to just outside Danville, IL when my phone began to ring. I knew that whatever news awaited me on the other side of that line I couldn't pay attention to it and drive so I pulled off the highway at the next exit, parked at a Phillips station and quickly rang Mitch back. My skin had gone clammy by the time he answered.

“Just tell me straight up, what are we dealing with,” I said as soon as he came on the line. There was a little chuckle and my anxiety levels dropped several notches.

“Jane says that Jared's the one that recommended that attack dog lawyer in Los Angeles for her, is that right?”

“Uhm, yeah?” I said, not exactly following yet.

“Well, you need to thank Jared because that guy saved our asses.”

That sounded promising at least. “What happened?”

“Well just so you know up front, everything is fine, Jane's under my custody for the time being. But she bombed that evaluation with that doctor this afternoon.”

As relieved as I was that Angus seemed to be out of the picture I was concerned about what was going on with Jane that might cause her to do so badly. “What happened, Mitch? What's wrong with Jane?”

“Don't flip out on me Roger,” Mitch said evenly. I didn't like the sound of this.

“Mitch, what the hell is going on?" I demanded. "Why was Jane so terrified this morning?”

“The doctor here thinks that she was underdiagnosed in St. Louis. It happens with brain injuries, sometimes it takes a few days to see how severe things are. He let Jane come back home with us tonight but they are discussing either readmitting her here or letting her go back to New York. Apparently, there's a really good treatment program there. But here I can watch out for her. If she goes back to New York, I can't leave Audrey and the girls to go take care of her... ”

“I'll take care of her.” I cut him off. “Whatever it takes, wherever it's best for her. Just say the word.”

“Okay, calm down. We'll what Dr. Nepp.... that's her neurologist here, Dr. Nepp," Mitch explained. "We'll see what he wants to do tomorrow. We see him again at 8:00 a.m. She's doing pretty good this afternoon. Let's not get ahead of ourselves.”

Mitch sounded so much calmer than I felt. I felt terrible for leaving. I should have put Shannon in a rental car and let him drive his own ass back to Wisconsin. I don't know why I didn't. I pressed my palm against my eye and tried to reason with myself but I wanted to scream. Jane wasn't the only one whose emotions were all over the place.

“Anyway, after the exam I was pretty nervous about the hearing. But then this whole team of attorneys shows up at the courtroom, apparently sent in by the L.A. guy. They had all this stuff on Angus and all this paperwork showing what was going on with Jane and background on me and everything. They knocked it out of the park. I have full medical power of attorney right now, and Angus isn't allowed to contact Jane, any of her family members, you or Shannon, and can't come within 1,000 feet. Probably going to cost Jane a pretty penny but I don't think she minds.”

Fuck. I was going to have to have Shannon thank Jared as soon as I called him. “That's amazing.”

“Yup, it sure is. It lets us focus on helping Jane get better and none of this other garbage. So how much longer until you get here?”

“I'm probably still about two hours out.”

“Well, that's just about right. As usual, the girls want to go out and have pizza with Aunt Jane. She's napping now but she should be up to it. Meet us at the Monical's on 41 around 6:30? Should be right on your way into town.”

“Sure thing,” I said hanging up the phone and sighing in relief. I called Shannon, but got his voice mail. I assumed they were either in sound check or playing, I couldn't remember when their set today was. I left a message letting him know what was going on and finished my drive back to Mitch's.

Jane:

“Come on, Roger, I don't' want to do any more of these today.” I closed the workbook and thrust it and my pencil back into Roger's lap. “His plane will be landing any minute now.”

“And when he disembarks we'll stop,” Roger said, holding the workbook out in front of me. “You skipped therapy today to come meet him at the airport so you're going to get your math problems done now.”

I groaned and took the book back. This was the first time I had seen Shannon since the hospital, almost two weeks ago. I didn't want to think about any stupid therapy homework, I just wanted my Shan-bear. With a scowl, I flipped back to the next page in the workbook.

My little concussion had turned out to be moderate brain injury. My forgetfulness in the day after the accident had only been the tip of the iceberg. I had become increasingly anxious and paranoid in the following days. There had been additional tests and a parade of specialists, but what it all boiled down to in the end was a diminished capacity to self-regulate my emotions, diminished short-term memory recall and, inexplicably, a loss of most of my math skills. All these things were expected to improve, and they were, but much slower than I would have liked. I went to therapy for a couple hours a day where they worked on the skills I had lost. The problem was that other than that, I wasn't allowed to do anything. I was supposed to be resting my brain so I wasn't allowed to write, or read or play board games or even watch intellectually challenging television programs. I was going stir crazy. And I missed my Shannon.

He called me after every show, and we had long phone conversations on his days off but of course, it wasn't the same as having him there with me and being wrapped up in one of his amazing hugs. He was only here visiting for two days, then he had a show in New Jersey, but they would be back in New York next week. I was so anxious for his tour to be over. I wanted some real time with him. As it was sometimes when I called he was busy and Jared ended up picking up the phone. That wasn't too bad, at least I got to have some nice chats with Jared too. After all the misunderstandings it was good to repair that friendship. But it wasn't helping my Shannon withdrawals and since I was emotionally all over the place these days it was affecting me more than it should have.

I tapped my pencil against the page with a sigh. Shannon's flight should have landed already. I tried not to let my imagination run away with me, I flew enough to know that arrival and departure times were in reality mostly suggestions. But it was incredibly frustrating. When his flight finally landed I shoved the workbook and pencil back at Roger and jumped out of my seat.

“Jane, you have to wait for him to disembark,” Roger pointed out. He tucked everything back into his tote with an air of frustration. I knew taking care of me was not exactly high on his list of fun things to do, but Roger had seemed different since my accident. I had tried to talk to him about it but he shifted the discussion every time I brought it up. I thought something had maybe happened between him and Jared but Jared brushed off the subject whenever I brought it up to him too, claiming not to know what Roger's attitude change was about. I was pretty sure they were both full of shit and I was kind of hoping that maybe Jared had confided in Shannon what was going on and I was going to get some answers now that I had him here where I could corner him.

I was so excited when I got my first glimpse of Shannon. He looked like he'd had a nap on the flight and his hair was ruffled in that sort of sleepy parakeet way that was becoming increasingly familiar. I threw myself into his arms as soon as he was in range, and he wasted no time in kissing me, those powerful lips of his pulling me back under his thrall in seconds.

“I missed you, Janey,” he whispered against my ear as he clutched me against him, and I found myself inhaling deeply for that scent of his before I even realized what I was doing. “I've been so worried about you,” he added.

Shannon had just brought a carry-on bag since he was only in for the weekend, and without luggage to collect we were out of the airport and in a cab back to mine and Roger's apartment in a flash. Shannon was uncharacteristically talkative the entire ride, telling me about the shows I had missed. I listened quietly, unsure of what to add. My life had been extremely uneventful since we parted, emergency hearing aside. It felt sort of awkward, sitting like that while he rattled on, knowing it was generally me that carried our conversations. Suddenly though, I didn't know what to say to him at all.

Once we were back at my place Roger started listing all the things I still wasn't allowed to do. Shannon listened patiently and promised to take good care of me, but I was fast becoming tired of being treated like I was a six-year-old. It felt like I was being handed from one babysitter to the next. “I know what I'm allowed to do Roger, and I can make up my own mind about it, ” I said tersely.

“And she's still a little moody,” Roger added.

“Oh fuck you,” I retorted. Shannon's eyes got big. I don't think he'd ever seen a cross word between Roger and me before. Then again, he hadn't been around us that much. We fought occasionally too, just like any other pair of friends. It just never lasted long.

“You know what, Jane, whatever. I'm tired of fighting you today. Drummer boy blows back into town and suddenly nothing else matters to you.”

“What the hell is that supposed to mean?” I demanded. I didn't know why things were boiling over now but I was willing to let Roger yell at me a bit if it would help me get to the bottom of whatever had been bothering him.

“Oh come on. All I hear out of you lately is Shannon this and Shannon that...”

“Are you jealous?” I asked incredulously. Surely that wasn't it. Roger had never been jealous of anyone I had dated.

“No, I'm not fucking jealous, Jane!” Roger grumbled. I noticed Shannon grabbing his bag and heading down the hall, wisely leaving us to settle whatever was going on. I had to respect him having enough sense not to get in the middle of it. “I just wish you'd show a little sense.”

“Roger I have been trying my ass off. I've been doing what I'm supposed to do. Am I supposed to feel guilty about wanting to enjoy a weekend with my boyfriend?”

“Is he? Your boyfriend? Have the two of you even talked about that or what that means? Do you know what you're doing at all?” Roger demanded, running his hand through his hair.

I was puzzled by his questions. Of course, Shannon was my boyfriend. We had pushed everything aside to be together. How could he not be my boyfriend? “Are you serious right now Roger? Why are you bringing this up now, in front of Shannon?”

“Because every other time I bring it up you blow me off. Let's face it, Jane, you don't exactly have a stellar track record when it comes to making decisions about men.”

I rolled my eyes. “Yeah, you're really the relationship guru here.”

“I'm doing better than you are.”

“Really? Is that so? What happened to Daphne? Why aren't you speaking to Jared?" I felt bad for bringing up Daphne but I was at a loss as to what was going on in Roger's head. "What the fuck is going on with you? Just because I don't know how things got fucked up doesn't mean I don't know they aren't. You're a lot easier to read than you think. Even if I am brain damaged.”

“You're not brain damaged.” Roger insisted.

“Yeah, actually, I am. Let's be honest for a minute. And you've been freaked out ever since it happened.”

“It's not about that Jane. I swear.”

“Then what, Roger? Help me out here. What the fuck has been up with you ever since St. Louis?”

“I don't know,” Roger said. Suddenly all the fight seemed to go out of him and he dropped onto the sofa, head in his hands. I sat down next to him and place my hand at the small of his back, making small soothing circles.

“Roger, I know this thing with me has been stressful for you. I'm really sorry to put you through this....”

“That's not it,” Roger interjected weakly but I continued on.

“I know you're just looking out for me. That's what you do. And I'm sorry I snapped at you. You have to see if from my point of view. Everyone is treating me like I can't even make the simplest decisions for myself, even though the doctors have said I'm mostly fine.” As frustrated and out of sorts as I had been feeling, I felt so much worse suddenly for having snapped at Roger. I knew my moods were still all over the place. I knew my feelings of frustration at the situation were valid, but my attitude was uncalled for. I wanted to reach him but I didn't seem to know how to go about it properly anymore.

“Jane, it's not that. I get it I do. This recovery of yours has been hard for both of us but I don't mind looking out for you, really. I promise," he assured me as he patted my hand.

“Then what is it? I know what my problem is, but you haven't been yourself lately either.”

“Look, just go spend some time with Shannon.” He looked around and noticed that Shannon had disappeared. “Tell him I'm sorry for blowing up like that. I'll take you guys to dinner if you want.”

I shook my head. “No, I was planning on cooking, remember? But Roger...”

“Can we talk about it later? Maybe when your boyfriend isn't probably listening in the background?”

I sighed. I knew I wasn't going to get any further with him right now. “Fine,” I said before going to join Shannon in the bedroom.

Shannon was sitting uncomfortably on the edge of my bed, hands in his lap. “I hope this is your bedroom,” he said with a laugh, pointing to the collection of antique rag dolls in a cabinet on the wall.

I nodded and sat down next to him. “Yeah, I actually collect those. Some of them belonged to my great-grandmother.”

“That's really neat actually. I don't remember you having them in L.A. Though.”

“I didn't have room for them there,” I explained.

Shannon paused, frowning at the floor before continuing. “Is everything okay between you and Roger? Is he mad at me or something? He was kind of pissy on the drive up to Wisconsin after your accident.”

I shook my head. “I don't know what's wrong with him really. Did something happen between him and Jared?”

“Not that I know of. Jared was kind of bitchy for a few days after he left, now that I think about it. But he's been moody lately too so it may not have anything to do with Roger.”

Apparently bored with the conversation, Shannon leaned over and pressed his lips to mine, his tongue inviting itself in to swirly softly with my own. I sighed and laid back against the mattress, pulling Shannon on top of me. In minutes his hands were under my shirt, his mouth leaving a trail of wet, pink skin as he nibbled gently towards my breasts. I just wanted to relax and be with him but Roger's meltdown had me feeling like the world's worst friend. With a sigh, I pushed him aside.

“I'm sorry, “ I apologized. “I'm just worried about Roger. Let's pick this back up after dinner.”

To his credit, Shannon didn't complain, just gave me another kiss before sitting up. “Fine,” he told me with a smirk. “But screaming my name had better be on your list of approved activities. Otherwise, we're just going to have to ignore doctor's orders.”

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66rentacar · 5 years ago

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dooley-carrentals-blog · 5 years ago

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Tips For Renting A Car In Ireland

Ireland Driving Guide

Renting a car in Ireland and driving around the country yourself is a wonderful way to experience the Emerald Isle. But here’s some advice about the best way to do it.

When my family and I were planning our genealogy trip to Ireland to learn more about our ancestors, we were initially hesitant about renting a car to explore the country by ourselves.

Ireland has a bit of a reputation for narrow and scary winding roads!

Plus of course, they drive on the other side of the road, so there’s that. But the more we researched, the more we realized renting a car in Ireland would allow us to make our itinerary as imaginative as possible.

I love the freedom of road trips and planning my own travel itineraries. Ireland is such a diverse country that it made sense to rent a car so we could stop anywhere to discover small villages, castles, and go hiking in the mountains at our own pace.

Here are some important tips we learned from our experience renting a car in Ireland, to help you save money and stay safe while driving around the country!

How To Rent A Car In Ireland

Driving in Ireland for Tourists

Should You Rent A Car In Ireland?

Hey, if you love those big group bus tours, by all means, go book one. It’s a decent way to see Ireland if you don’t have a lot of time.

No planning, no driving, just sit back and let someone else do all the work!

But if you’re like me, you prefer the adventure of independent travel.

No set schedule or timetable — driving around Ireland with the freedom to stop anyplace cool you find along the way.

If that’s the kind of traveler you are, renting a car in Ireland is the way to go!

Just keep in mind that some of the backroads in Ireland can be very narrow, and often feel like a single lane (but they’re not). With some practice, you’ll gain confidence on them!

Another nice thing we enjoyed about having a car was the ability to store things in the trunk, stopping off in Irish towns with small daypacks rather than hauling luggage everywhere.

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Where To Rent Your Car In Ireland

The best site to book your car is Discover Car Hire. They search both local and international car rental companies to help you find the best possible price. This is the easiest way to rent a car in Ireland.

We rented our car from Dublin Airport after spending a few days in the city. Our South West route brought us to Cork on the M8 before moving on to Killarney National Park and then Glengarriff, where my grandmother was born.

After tracking down our family history in this small coastal fishing village, we drove North on the Wild Atlantic Way up to Dingle and the famous Cliffs of Moher, then to Galway, and finally back to Dublin.

However there are many different road trip routes you can choose when driving in Ireland. Other major airports to consider picking up a car are Shannon in the Southwest and Cork in the Southeast.

Crazy Irish Winding Roads!

The Amazing Cliffs of Moher

Car Rental Insurance In Ireland

Some of the rumors about driving in Ireland are true, and the roads are VERY narrow in areas. Especially the backroads outside Ireland’s smaller towns. Don’t worry, I’ll share some tips for dealing with them below.

This is why I highly recommend getting full insurance coverage.

Typically, rental cars in Ireland come with a basic Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), but this isn’t exactly insurance, and only covers the car for up to €1000-3000 EUROS worth of damage.

This is the amount they hold on your credit card until you return the car in one piece. CDW typically does not include tire, cracked windshield, or undercarriage damage either.

While you can often save money booking your car with a credit card that includes car rental insurance, you REALLY must read the fine print, because many people wrongly assume their card covers them in Ireland.

If you get in a wreck driving in Ireland, declined full coverage, and you suddenly learn your credit card doesn’t actually cover the damage — you’re screwed. I can’t tell you how many travel horror stories I’ve heard like this…

It’s why I usually pre-book full coverage online. It’s cheaper than at the counter — and then you won’t have to worry about accidents at all!

The Stunning Cobh Cathedral

How Much Does It Cost To Rent A Car In Ireland?

Renting a car in Ireland is going to cost you around $25-$40 USD a day, depending on the type of car you get. Our 4 door sedan was about $30 per day.

I recommend renting a car with an actual trunk (no hatchbacks) to hide your luggage from prying eyes. It helps to prevent break-ins if thieves can’t see your stuff.

Gas Prices

Gas (petrol) prices in Ireland might seem cheap to Americans, but remember that the rest of the world quotes gas in Liters, not Gallons (1 Gallon = 3.78 Liters). Currently, gas costs about $5.90 per gallon (€1.40 per liter) in Ireland. Diesel cars will often save you some money on gas.

Automatic vs Manual

Automatic cars are more expensive to rent than manual cars (but manuals are more common in Ireland), and you must specify what type you want when booking.

One-Way Rentals

There’s also an additional fee for one-way car rentals, which can vary by company. For example, if you want to drop off the car in a different city than you started from.

Admin Fee

If you opt to use your own credit card insurance, companies will charge you an “admin fee” of about €30 EURO.

Credit Card Fee

I was charged an extra €5 EURO just for using a credit card. Which is strange to me, but typical in Ireland.

Irish Taxes

Car rentals in Ireland have a very high tax rate of 13.6%. Ouch!

Age Requirements For Renting A Car

The minimum age for driving in Ireland is 18 years old, however most car rental companies enforce their own age limit of 21 years old to rent a car. They also charge an additional fee if you’re under 24 years old.

Driving Through the Town of Killarney

Irish Driving Laws Tourists Should Know

The most confusing part of driving in Ireland for most tourists is driving on the left side of the road — with the driver’s seat on the right side of the car.

If you’ve never been to a country that drives on the left, it’s wise to practice a bit in a small town before you head onto the highways of Ireland.

For example, just North of Dublin Airport is the town of Swords. Maybe spend an hour or two getting the hang of driving there before you enter Dublin or onto the main highways.

While challenging at first, especially if driving a manual, you’ll get the hang of it quickly and will be ready to explore Ireland by car in no time!

The speed limit on local roads is generally around 80 km/h while on national highways it’s up to 100 km/h.

International Driver’s License

No, you do not need an international driver’s license to drive in Ireland or rent a car there. Just bring your passport, credit card, and your driver’s license from your home country.

Ross Castle at Sunrise

Helpful Tips For Driving In Ireland

Watch out for sheep! In many smaller towns, local shepherds move their sheep on the roads. You can easily round a sharp bend and find yourself stuck behind a huge flock walking down the road.

Narrow backroads in Ireland don’t have standard break-down lanes as we have in America. There’s often no room for error or pulling over.

Sometimes your side-view mirror will be inches away from stone walls or hedges while passing other cars! It can make driving here nerve-wracking.

Remember to carry some cash for road tolls on Ireland’s major highways. Irish tolls can cost between $1-$3 for a passenger car.

In the countryside, some roads are truly single lane, but with traffic in both directions. In these situations, there are pull-outs so one of you can pull over for the other to pass.

USEFUL TIP: Buy a cheap “learner” sticker (L) sold at gas stations so locals don’t get pissed off at your incompetence on their roads!

The Colorful Town of Glengarriff, Ireland

Advice For Renting A Car In Ireland

You don’t need a rental car for Dublin itself. Parking can be a pain and Dublin is very walkable with excellent public transportation too.

If you’re starting your trip in Dublin, maybe book a rental car when you’re ready to leave the city, for exploring the rest of the country.

Don’t book a car without reading the company reviews. You’ll find plenty of bad reviews for every company (people love to complain online), but try to pick one with the LEAST bad reviews.

You may not always get the make/model/type of car you booked. If they give you a smaller car, or a manual when you asked for an automatic, be pushy and ask for an upgrade.

Inspect your car thoroughly and record video on your smartphone pointing out damage before you leave. This is a backup if they attempt to charge you for damage that was already there.

Pay attention to if your car takes regular petrol or diesel fuel, so you fill up with the correct type at gas stations.

Use Google Maps on your smartphone for directions. Bring your own hands-free adapter and buy an Irish SIM card at the airport.

Enjoy Your Ireland Road Trip!

Exploring the small villages, ancient castles, green mountains, and coastal cliffs of Ireland in a rental car was definitely the right choice for us.

Self-drive road trips get off the beaten track to see things most people miss! ★

Check Car Rental Prices & Availability In Ireland

Packing Guide

Check out my travel gear guide to help you start packing for your trip. Pick up a travel backpack, camera gear, and other useful travel accessories.

Book Your Flight

Find cheap flights on Skyscanner. This is my favorite search engine to find deals on airlines. Also make sure to read how I find the cheapest flights.

Rent A Car

Discover Car Hire is a great site for comparing car prices to find the best deal. They search both local & international rental companies.

Book Accommodation

Booking.com is my favorite hotel search engine. Or rent apartments from locals on Airbnb. Read more about how I book cheap hotels online.

Protect Your Trip

Don’t forget travel insurance! I’m a big fan of World Nomads for short-term trips. Protect yourself from possible injury & theft abroad. Read more about why you should always carry travel insurance.

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