Travel Information

Southern Ireland boasts of some Europe’s most beautiful scenery, and the best way to enjoy it is to hire a car. Unlike commercial tours, which are rushed, noisy, and stressful, driving through Ireland by car allows you to choose your destinations, take frequent detours, dawdle as long as you like, and savor the privacy of being with close family and friends. You can hire a car at Shannon Airport, from any of the numerous car rental agencies stationed there. Spend the night in the village of Adare, and continue your car trip the next day through the scenic landscapes of Killarney. Killarney is easily one of Ireland’s best places to explore by car. This is partly due to its rolling landscapes and nature reserves, where fields stretch for miles around before exploding into thick forest. The peaceful scenery makes car travel very pleasant and relaxing, and can be considered an attraction in itself. There are also many things to do in Killarney. You can visit Muckross House, Killarney National Park, and Ross Castle. You can also enjoy a different kind of “driving” at the Killarney Golf and Fishing Clubs, recognized as some of the best in the world. Killarney has several picnic grounds and delightful nooks. Again, the freedom of hiring a car will serve you well. At any point, you can park your rented car, take a short hike to a secret garden, or even lie down on the fields and rest before going into the next leg of your car travels. Killarney’s bustling tourist industry has also led to a surge of pubs and restaurants. You can drive from pub to pub to taste the different flavors (cheers!) or choose a quiet evening resting in any of its charming bed and breakfasts. When your car travels through Killarney have ended, drive back to Shannon Airport, return the keys to any of the car hire representatives stationed there, and go home carrying wonderful memories of this beautiful Ireland county.