Travel through Ireland with a rented camper

For many people, Ireland is not the first country that comes to mind when planning a trip with a camper or caravan. The climate, characterized by a relatively large number of rainy days, deters many holidaymakers. A shame, because Ireland has so much to offer! Think of the rugged rocks and cliffs on the coast of the country, the cozy Irish pubs in the various cities, and so on. In this article, you can read more about taking a tour through Ireland with a camper.

Start your holiday in Dublin, where you will find various organizations and individuals who offer campers for rent. From the Netherlands, use an online platform to reserve your camper. Dublin is a good and easily accessible starting point for your journey. Book yourflights to Dublinin time, so you are assured of a relatively low price.

From the capital to the southern part of Ireland
When touring Ireland with a camper, you travel from the eastern Irish capital towards the south. You can decide to stay in Dublin for a few days first, to explore the city and get acquainted with Irish culture. Alternatively, plan your visit to Dublin at the end of the tour. Travel from Dublin via Kilkenny to Cork and Killarney National Park. This is the southernmost point of the trip, from where you then slowly travel north.

Visit Limerick, the impressive Cliffs of Moher on the west coast, and Galway. From Galway, you travel straight through the country, ending up back in Dublin. Depending on the time you have, you could also visit the northern part. Think of places like Drogheda and Dundalk on the east coast of the country.

Distances in Ireland are manageable
If you follow a route like the one above, you will benefit from easily manageable distances. Normally, you won't drive more than two to three hours a day. That amounts to distances between 100 and 175 kilometers. This gives you plenty of time to enjoy all the beauty you see along the way. Especially the aforementioned cliffs, but also ancient country houses and castles, for example, are more than worth seeing. It is a beautiful country! More inspiration? Many routes through Ireland can be found online.