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There is a perception that the roads in Ireland are very small and difficult to drive on. This may have been the case 20 years ago, but today Ireland has motorways between all major cities, and small and narrow roads are optional. For example, if you want to leave the main roads to drive through the valleys of Kerry, narrow roads are to be expected.
If you plan a self-guided driving tour to explore the beautiful and dramatic West Coast of Ireland, hiring a car gives you the most flexibility and freedom to explore. With a car rental you can venture off the beaten track and travel the road less travelled. Choosing the correct car for a drive along the Wild Atlantic Way depends on numerous factors. One such factor is the number of passengers and how many miles you plan to drive.
During 2016, more than 25% of customers who rented a car drove along a part of the Wild Atlantic Way.
The most popular section was the Mayo to Clare section. As part of this route, Cliff of Moher is a large draw with being Ireland's number one natural attraction. A large part of the route covers the Connemara National Park; Horse riding on Connemara pony, Killary Harbour, Kylemore Abbey, Driving the Sky Road, Derrigimlagh blanket bog and more.
The majority of customers only drove along one section of the Wild Atlantic Way. During 2016, 4% of customers who drove along the Wild Atlantic Way, drove the entire route! The great news is that if you are planning on touring Ireland by car you are almost guaranteed a fantastic experience. 91% of customers rated the Wild Atlantic Way overall experience as either Excellent or Very Good.
In another resounding endorsement of the Wild Atlantic Way, 80% of customers who drove along the route said they would very likely recommend Ireland as a tourist destination! We also asked customers who didn’t travel along the Wild Atlantic Way if they would be interested in so doing in the future.
The results were not surprising:
Now that your decision to spend some time exploring the Wild Atlantic Way is reaffirmed:
The next step is to choose a car rental company, we have gathered research from customers that can help you decide which car rental agency to choose!
This is a very important decision:
There is a balance to be achieved when choosing what type of car to rent. First there are the obvious considerations, do you need an Automatic or Manual car. Next, will you be carrying many passengers. For many customers, these factors determine the type of car rented.
However, the more you plan to use your irish car rental, the more important are aspects such as comfort and fuel efficiency. For example, small car is perfect for a weekend city break, but might not be ideal for covering long distances in comfort. Climate control is another important consideration, but luckily for you we can tell you what our previous customers used for the Wild Atlantic Way!
