Visiting Dublin

A visit to Dublin cannot be complete without venturing to explore the suburban towns situated along the bay, about a 30-minute drive away in a rental car from Dublin city centre. Enjoy a leisurely drive in Dublin to the outskirts of the city where multiple locations offer great day tour opportunities. Explore and discover the towns of Drumcondra, Glasnevin, Howth, Clontarf, Malahide, and Ballsbridge —Dublin’s most prestigious and upscale residential neighbourhood recognized for its historic buildings. 

Other suburban towns to visit include Blackrock, Dún and Laoghaire, which has lots of shopping and a long promenade. Not to miss is Dalkey that has two castle towers and Killiney, which has a picturesque beach with a cliff backdrop.

Venture beyond the Dublin city limits and discover a landscape rich with history. The hillsides around the Valley of the Boyne have been battlegrounds of vicious encounters between Celts, Normans, Danes and English. Photo perfect sites to explore surround Dublin. Venture to the north and find the prehistoric sites of Newgrange and Knowth both locations that may be visited in your hire car in Dublin. The list of locations is bountiful, and booking a discount rent a car in Dublin, will take you wherever you wish to go at your own leisure.