How To Drive In Ireland - A Guide For Americans

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Planning a trip to Ireland and thinking about driving? This guide is designed for American visitors, highlighting what’s different about driving in Ireland compared to back home. Here, you’ll need to keep left on the road, adjust to speed limits marked in kilometres per hour, and remember to give way to traffic from the right at roundabouts. The guide also covers essentials for renting a car and suggests scenic routes like the Wild Atlantic Way and the Ring of Kerry, where you can take in stunning landscapes and historical landmarks.

To help you make the most of your journey, there’s an overview of self-drive tour options as well, along with a reminder to check details, as rules and recommendations may change.