Dan Dooley did the job for us with an automatic and a drive and stay package.. most satisfied!!! A G

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My wife and I are flying to Dublin in May for a week's trip in Ireland. I want to rent a car at/near the airport and drive to our first destination Dromoland, a little north of Limerick to meet Irish friends. The next day we'll drive to Kerry for the remainder of the visit.
I assume I'll want a automatic transmission vehicle. Also a GPS seems like a good idea. I don't have a GPS so I believe I should be able to rent one with the vehicle. Is this a good idea or is it super expensive?
Auto is expensive compared to stick GPS is a non essential. Make sure All quotes are All inclusive compare Apples to Apples and book direct. US licence holders are hammered on insurance as high risk so that's the bit to watch. Dooley are a decent option but provided you book direct should have no surprises.
As Tony states, an automatic car will be much more expensive than a manual one, but the peace of mind may be worth it, especially if you have never driven on the left. Although my husband drove a manual transmission car for 3 years (on the left) when we lived in Australia, he was glad to drive an automatic on both of our trips to Ireland. With all the driving we did on narrow (and sometimes curvy) roads, he said that driving the automatic was just one less thing he had to think about.
I also agree with Tony that a GPS is "non-essential". All you really need is a decent map and a willingness to ask for directions. (Everybody gets turned around in Ireland, even with GPS.) We used the Rough Guide Map of Ireland for both of our driving trips, but I think the OSI series is the most recommended maps.
We rented cars from Hertz for both of our Ireland trips and were completely satisfied with them. You will want to research the various kinds of insurance--CDW, Super CDW, etc. With the exception of the World Mastercard, you will not have insurance coverage with your credit card as you do in the U.S.
I'd recommend the bus from Dublin to Limerick also. Buses in Ireland are very comfortable and you will be able to enjoy the scenery. GPS in Ireland is a waste of money, as they are not kept up to date. I rented an automatic from Hertz last year, and while it was expensive,I was very happy with it. Be sure to note any defects like bald tires, missing side mirror, dings or scrapes and have them documented, etc before driving off. (Obviously, you are not going to accept a vehicle with bald tires, or missing mirror, but you know what I mean). Happy motoring.
Dan Dooley did the job for us with an automatic and a drive and stay package.. most satisfied!!! A GPS is a huge waste of $$ IMO. If you get lost so much the better to see Ireland. All roads lead to somewhere and if in doubt ask or turn around..
It was $100 cheaper than all the other companies I've searched. But obviously you can shop around. around the world tickets canada I'd also suggest taking a picture of the car from all angles when you pick it up, and again when you return it, so you can dispute any mysterious charges that might appear.
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