Travel Information

Every year, thousands of people make the car trip to Killarney to enjoy its stunning scenery, various historical and cultural attractions, and famous golf courses. To make the most of their trip, many of them choose to hire a car. Car hire gives you the freedom to set your itinerary, savor the beautiful view, and soak in the culture and ambiance at the various inns and hotels—like the Muckross Park Hotel. This old 18th Century coaching house is found in the very heart of the Killarney National Park, just a few miles car drive from the quaint old town of Killarney. Once part of the Muckross House estate of the Herbert Family, it has a 200-year-old history of fine entertaining and Irish hospitality, its guest list including Irish Playwright George Bernard Shaw. The Muckross Park Hotel combines old world charm with modern style and sophistication. Its reception area is spacious and elegantly decorated with polished floorboards and mahogany panelling. Cosy lounges hidden in the corners reflect the country house style. Bedrooms are well appointed and individually designed, and offers many comforts to tired travelers at the end of a long car trip: large, soft beds, old fashioned furnishings, relaxing interiors and large windows opening to a fantastic view. Muckross Park offers many dining options: the Blue Pool fine dining restaurant, the bistro-style G.B Shaw's, and Molly Darcy, which showcases traditional Irish food in a traditional Irish atmosphere—open fires, stone walls, beamed ceilings and live Irish music. Muckross Park is an excellent stopover for a car trip through Killarney. Stay a few nights before the next leg of your car trip, or use it as a base for your car travels around the area. To ask about hiring a car, taking a car trip through Ireland, and possible stopovers for your car trip, approach the car hire companies found in airports or major cities in Ireland.