I'll be spending a few days in London but would then like to take a train/ferry to Dublin where I want to pick up a rental car for a few days. Is this a hard, complicated process, particularly once the ferry lands and I'm tasked with not only getting into Dublin but then also finding a car rental agency? Anyone else done this and have some tips/tricks to make the process mostly painless?
Posted by
Uppsala, Sweden
7055 posts
No, it's neither hard nor complicated. Everything you need to know can be found here: https://www.seat61.com/Ireland.htm
Posted by
Land of La
9265 posts
Fly.
Far easier and let me say your first look at the Emerald Isle from a plane window will have you saying “WOW, it really is that green!”
Dublin airport is a modern and easy to navigate. If memory serves my Hertz rental desk was about a 10 minute walk from the terminal.
Posted by
Freedonia
16421 posts
I am also going to suggest flying. The ferry's can be cancelled in rough seas. And flying is a lot faster.
Posted by
Moncton NB
1127 posts
Yeah, I did the train from London to Holyhead / ferry to Dun Laoghaire trip once (return) and swore that I would never do it again. Flying is much better, and once at Dublin airport, many choices of rental cars.
Only reason to take the train would be if you really want to see North Wales on the same trip.
Posted by
OP
Utah
15 posts
Thanks, everyone! I never think about flying in Europe because I'm so used to flying being so expensive and painful here in the States. Good idea, though, and clearly the better option for this itinerary.