When you fly anywhere there is always the problem of how you intend to transport yourself around the country. Unlike taking a ferry or the train, there aren’t facilities available to fly your own car out to your destination. Going to continental Europe doesn’t cause any problems because there are frequent ferries and trains that allow you to go whenever you want with your car. Going to Ireland, on the other hand, is a completely different matter. Whilst there are ferries to the country they are relatively infrequent and, quite frankly, not the nicest of journeys (the Irish sea is notoriously temperamental). Similarly, unlike the Channel Tunnel, there is no train service that will take you into Ireland, meaning that, no matter how else you intend to get there, you are unlikely to have a car with you. Of course, it isn’t beyond the realms of possibility that you use public transport upon arrival, but why limit yourself to train and bus routes? You can’t hope to get the most out of a holiday if you are restricted to certain areas because of transport difficulties.

Instead, avoid all this by hiring a car when you arrive at Shannon Airport. The service is incredibly quick and cheap and there are always offers to be found if you book online. With very little queuing you can have the keys to your car within minutes and be on the road discovering what Ireland has to offer. Hiring a car is a sure way to enhance your holiday!