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Driving & Ireland ??
So we're thinking of going to Ireland for Christmas. BF has a family house outside of Shannon - in the totally rural countryside.
He's just got his provisional but isn't sure if he'll have his license by Dec. I have my US one of course - but is it valid? Can I just go over and rent a car like I would anywhere else?
Also, is it a bad idea for me to drive? I've never driven over here (UK or Europe) and expect the weather could be quite bad. Any thoughts?
Re: Driving & Ireland ??
I found someone that rented a car to me at 21 with just my US license. This was way back in 2002, however.
It's a bit weird to be on the other side of the road and Irish roads are super windy (as in twist and turn a lot, not being blown about, although that is possible in the rain, too) and tiny, so you definitely have to slow down a lot, but it should be fine.
If you have a US passport and a US license then just put it in your name and you should be fine. Most people need to get a new license bc of insuring their own cars and the cost. If you are renting in a foreign country you are a tourist (Ireland is not part of the UK, only northern) so any UK rule about getting one to drive here shouldn't apply.
Driving on the opposite side of the road does throw you for a little loop... also ireland has automatic cars to rent but many in England does not. I would suggest renting a car for a saturday (only 9.99 usually) and get used to driving around. Plus you can plan other errands that day.
If he turns out to have it in time you can change the driver when you get there. The enterprise in the UK lets me rent with my NY license, Passport and two proofs of address.
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Irish ladies - I know it gets really cold and the weather can be miserable but what's the likelihood of snow at that time of year?
We rented a car in Ireland after living in the UK for a few years (so we couldn't drive here) on our US licenses. That part is fine. You can't rent a car on a provisional license so you would have to do all the driving.
I have to say, the roads were a bit terrifying at times. We were there in the summer but it was really rainy and windy and some of the little roads around Shannon were scary! I didn't end up driving at all, DH did everything. As long as you're a generally confident driver and have snow experience then I'm sure you'd be fine - I'm not a good driver in the best situations so I just didn't do it at all. Just go slow!
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We went to the west coast of Ireland last Christmas/NYE. We had some flurries but no real snow. It was wet and cold though and most of the pipes had frozen! We were one of the lucky ones with working water/toilets/etc in the cottage we rented. The roads are small and windy on that side of the country, especially the coast roads, and not necessarily in great condition. Also, it's much more expensive to rent an automatic so keep that in mind. (If you're confident in a manual, then nevermind!)
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No snow experience here.. I'm from Florida!!
I REALLY want to go but am just not sure it's the best idea. Argh.
I hope he can just hurry up and get his license...
UK drivers - how many lessons did you take before taking your test?! (Although I expect most of you drove in the states... he's a new driver. Which I'm not sure if it's easier as you don't have to change/correct yourself or if it will take longer...)
The last few winters, fairly high. It's not snow like you'd see in the US typically but it disrupts things even more becuase they have no ability to deal with it.