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Best things to do in Dublin
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Hire a car in Dublin and see the very best of this charming Irish city. Packed with museums, iconic landmarks and plenty of hidden nooks and crannies, Dublin is perfect for all kinds of adventurers.
Whether you’re exploring the city, or using it as a gateway for your Irish road trip, Dublin is well-connected to surrounding towns and tourist attractions. Cruise along the coast to the harbour town of Waterford, or carry on to the iconic city of Cork.
Behold the iconic city streets and beyond with our wide range of car hire options in Dublin, perfect for any trip type.
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Pickup locations in Dublin
- Dublin City Centre - Baggot Street Bridge
- Dublin Airport-Terminal 1 and 2
- Dublin City Centre - 151-157 South Circular Road
- Dublin City Centre - 294A North Circular Road
- Dublin City Centre - South Lotts Road
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Parking in Dublin
- Q-Park The Spire (D01 W207) is a multi-storey car park with 567 spaces that offers electric vehicle charging. It's in a handy city-centre location, just north of many of the city's top museums, such as the National Wax Museum, Irish Emigration Museum, and the Irish Rock n' Roll Experience.
- Best Car Parks Ltd - The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin (D02 HE18) is a hotel car park open to the public that offers electric vehicle charging. It's right next to the beautiful St. Stephen's Green, and just around the corner from both of Ireland's National Museums and the National Gallery.
- Euro Car Parks - Convention Centre Dublin (D01 T1W6) has 320 spaces and electric car charging facilities. It's in a great location to access the city's business district, where there are several hotels. It's also close to many of Dublin's most revered theatres, music venues and cinemas.
Electric car hire in Dublin
When you choose electric car hire for your trip to Dublin, you’ll be able to select from a wide range of hybrid or fully electric vehicles. Whatever you have planned, there’s a model to suit your needs – from family-friendly Fords and Nissans to luxury Audis and Mercedes.
By choosing an electric car hire, it also means you’re in for a quieter drive, so you can enjoy Dublin and the Emerald Isle in peace. Our fully electric vehicles are also emission-free, and, in some zones, you may benefit from free parking while you charge your EV.
Congestion charges in Dublin
Currently, there are no congestion charges in operation in Dublin. However, as these zones become more popular across neighbouring countries such as the UK and Scotland, this may change in the future.
Key roads in Dublin
- The M50 Orbital is a great way to avoid the centre altogether. However, it has barrier-free tolling, and you'll have to pay online or via phone to avoid a charge.
- The M1 leaves Dublin, heads past the airport, and goes on to Drogheda and further north to Dundalk.
- The M4 leads west, the M7 south-west and the M3 north-west to Kells.
How to get from Dublin to Galway
It takes two hours and 20 minutes to drive the 128 miles from Dublin to Galway.
- Take Chapelizod Bypass/R148 and N4 to M4 in South Dublin.
- Follow M4 and M6 to Bothar na dTreabh/N6 in Galway (M6 is a toll road).
- Continue on Bothar na dTreabh/N6.
- Take R339 and Lough Atalia Road to Dominick Street Lower.
How to get from Dublin to Cork
Cork is a two-hour 40-minute drive from Dublin. Take N7 to M7 in Kildare. Follow M7 and M8 to N8 in Cork. Take the N8 exit from M8. Then follow N8 to St Patrick's Street/N22 in Cork. The M8 is a toll road.
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A quick guide to Dublin
Moxy Dublin City by Marriott
1-5, Sackville Place, North City, Dublin, DO1 TY75 – EV charging facilities available on-site
Moxy is a modern, city centre hotel that provides all the home comforts you’ll need. With comfortable beds, a fitness centre, and free Wi-Fi, this central spot is also located in the midst of some of the city’s best museums, historical sites and attractions.
Clontarf Castle Hotel
Castle Ave, Clontarf East, Dublin 3, D03 W5NO – EV charging facilities available on-site
A stunning, grand hotel within a Norman castle dating back to 1172. Sleep in luxury in decorated suites with four-poster beds. The on-site lounge offers a traditional afternoon tea, while there is also a grill restaurant for delicious dinner options. Located right on the dockside, enjoy a bit of peace and quieter in one of Dublin’s calmer quarters.
Hard Rock Hotel Dublin
18 Exchange Street Upper, Temple Bar, Dublin, D08 AV24
Hire a car in Dublin and make your way to one of the most iconic hotel brands in the world. Located in the thriving Temple Bar district, rooms feature flat-screenTVs and Wi-Fi, with some evenfeaturingterraceswithBBQ facilities.
Chapter One
18-19 Parnell Square North, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 T3V8
Chapter One is an old hand. In the basement of the Dublin Writers Museum, the Michelin-starred restaurant has more than 20 years of fine dining behind it, playing on Irish food traditions to create contemporary dishes. Expect wild turbot, saltmarshduckandClarinbridge oysters.
FIRE Steakhouse and Bar
Dawson Street The Mansion House, Dublin, D02 XK40
Take off with your Dublin car hire to sample mouth-watering, tender steaks, light and refreshing seafood, and a range of delicious sweet treats at this classic steakhouse and bar. Choose from a set menu with three courses or opt for the a la carte menu. There are plenty of tasty options to pick from.
Murphy’s Ice Cream
27 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2, D02 WN51
Whatever the weather, head to Murphy’sIceCreamonWicklow Street. They use free-range eggs and organic sugar to conjure up uniqueflavourssuchascaramelised brown bread, Dingle sea salt, and baked banana Irish rainwater sorbet.
Dublin Castle
Dame Street, Dublin 2
This iconic motte-and-bailey castle in the heart of Dublin was once a fortress situated at the highest point in the city. It was first built in the thirteenth century and, since then, has housed royalty and government officials. Walk the historic halls and experience ancient Irish history. If you’re looking to charge your EV, your nearest station is on Golden Lane.
The Little Museum of Dublin
15 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
The Little Museum of Dublin takes a different approach, with all its items donated by the public, telling the story of the Irish capital in the 20th century by the people who experienced it. Visiting is by guided tour only, so book ahead and experience history from a different perspective. Highlights include a first edition of James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’, and even a tour by a stand-up comedian. The nearest EV charging station for your Dublin car hire is on Lower Pembroke Street.
Hugh Lane Gallery
Charlemont House, Parnell Square North, Rotunda, Dublin, D01 F2X9
Hugh Lane Gallery is home to inspiring modern art, but perhaps most unusual of all is the Francis Bacon studio. It was relocated to Dublin in 1998 from London and is exactly as the celebrated artist left it after his death – complete with brushes, unfinished pieces, furniture, boxes of Champagne and even the dust. There is an EV charging station located around the corner, next to Rotunda Hospital, on Parnell Square West.
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