Dublin Airport Car Hire|Low cost car hire in Dublin

Dublin is seen as an expensive city by many people. The current economic crisis hitting Ireland though has meant that it is now possible to bag a few bargains in the city and make that holiday budget stretch a bit further.

When you arrive in Dublin you have the option of a Dublin Airport car hire, a taxi (which costs about 25 euro to the city centre or an express air coach (seven euro). There is also a local bus for two euro but this can be very slow with sometimes less than patient drivers willing to help tourists out.

Once you are aware of you surroundings it may be worth considering a day/week bus pass. The Luas is an overline train service which runs on both sides of the city but does not connect in the centre.

There are tour buses in Dublin which visit lots of interesting sites around the city. You can buy a day pass for 15 euro and get on and off the bus anytime you need to.

There are plenty of special offers on hotels at the moment. Like hiring a car in Dublin the best offers can be found using a cost comparison service. Jury’s inn offers cheap comfortable accommodation in locations throughout Dublin. Bewley’s Hotels are also worth checking out.

When it comes to eating out there are lots of options. Pub grub (carvery) usually means a good sized reasonable quality meal for around ten euro. The Temple bar area of the city is full of restaurants offering early bird menus from around 5 -7.30.

If you plan on spending a good few days in Dublin then a Dublin Pass which offers entry to thirty plus attractions, food discounts and a Dublin guidebook is well worth a look.

As the old song goes “Dublin can be heaven, with coffee at eleven and a stroll down Stephens Green” and you know its right on the mark (least as long as it’s not raining )

Dublin a city with much to do and admire from historical landmarks to top shopping experiences and is now one of the most popular short break destinations in Europe.

Many of Ireland’s best galleries and museums can be found in Dublin. Many of these currently offer free admission. Ireland has a wonderful history in the arts. The Irish writer’s museum is certainly worth a visit for fans of Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, W.B Yeats and Samuel Beckett. This museum is located centrally at Parnell Sq, Dublin 1.

Many visitors will want to sample their favourite drink while in Dublin – Guinness. Located at St James gate, the Guinness Storehouse is worthy of a visit.  Superb views of the city are available at the top of the building while enjoying a free pint of Guinness as part of the tour.

Grafton St is the main shopping area in Dublin as is home to many recognized brands including HMV, River Island, Marks and Spencer’s and Brown Thomas (if you can afford it ). Henry St on the north side of the Liffey should also be paid a visit.