Just realized no AC

We were in Ireland during the 90 plus degree heat wave last summer. The car we reserved was not supposed to have AC, but the one we were given did have AC. It wasn't an upgrade, it was just that all the vehicles in the size we rented had AC even though the website said it wouldn't. We would have absolutely melted if it hadn't had it! That was a rare heat wave though. It's not possible to predict the weather yet for the last week of July, but if it's possible for you to change the reservation, you may want to if you or your traveling partners are sensitive to heat. Before cancelling and making a new reservation, however, you may wish to call the actual physical location in Ireland for the company where you are renting the vehicle and just inquire as to the possibility of the car you reserved having AC. If they say they can't guarantee it or they don't know, then cancel and make a new reservation.

Given the choice, better to have it and not need it than the other way around.

What the heck did you people do before cars had AC?

Nancy they opened the car window .Seriously I would not worry about having no A/C.

"What the heck did you people do before cars had AC?"

Same thing I did before the other significant inventions in my lifetime: the internet ... automatic transmission ... indoor plumbing ... fire ... etc - just made do I guess.

We took utterly miserable car trips, and we sat in our houses with perspiration dripping off us, that's what we did.

in Ireland, acraven?

Remember a sweater.

And a waterproof.

Ok, thanks guys! I'm sure we won't need it, but I guess you never know.

What the heck did you people do before cars had AC?

We suffered horribly and would rather not do that again, thank you.

I don’t NEED running water and indoor plumbing but if it’s 85 degrees outside I would want A.C.

but if it’s 85 degrees outside I would want A.C.

Poor you. We're expecting 90's this week where I live and my apartment does not have A/C. I think I will survive as I have for 74 years now. I have nothing against wanting some luxury and comfort when you travel, it's your vacation after all. I just feel a bit sorry for those who think they can't survive and can't have a good trip without those luxuries. It really limits you.

Oh I could survive but my husband would not want me cranky..... I’m ok when I’m cold but I hate the heat. LOL I’m just spoiled. We always travel in late fall early winter so I don’t get that problem usually.

85 degrees in Ireland, might be possible in July and August but very unlikely .

Out of curiosity, I went to this site and looked at the daily weather for the last week of July from 2018 to 2010 (the earliest year available). I counted 5 days when the high at noon was over 70, once 79, once 72, the rest 74-76.

Take a pair of sandals if you're an optimist :-)

And Chani....we might have to open those window to enjoy the breeze!

The only place I've visited in July was the Baltic so I can't say if Ireland gets really hot.

The car I rented in May had no AC, so it is possible your car might not have it. I got the cheapest car possible. The agent referred to the car as a "small stick shift" (at least I think he meant the car?).

As Chani, I look at historical weather data for several past years over my date and location of travel. An arbitrary look at July 2016 for Dublin shows you don't want to be opening your windows unless you want a shower.
https://www.wunderground.com/calendar/ie/dubber/EIDW/date/2016-7
Wunderground, the link above, gives month at a glance with highs, lows 'norms' and precipitation. That July had a lot of precipitation but one freak day of 79F. Over the past few years, the 'average' temps given for some countries/cities are way off leaving travellers ill prepared for temps over 100F in April/early May in Seville, Spain, for example. But basing plans on only one year is not reasonable either.
I figure if there was a heat wave, it's an excuse for more ice cream, beach days or driving fast with the windows open.