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Reasons to Book Car Rental In Galway.
The harbour city of Galway is located on the west coast of Ireland, right where the River Corrib and the Atlantic Ocean meet. Packed with both historic and modern attractions, the city is also a wonderful place from which to explore the breathtakingly beautiful surrounding area. Offering something for everyone, Galway and its surrounding natural wonders are best explored by car. Budget Car Rental in Galway offers a vast range of vehicle rentals suitable for any budget, purpose and number of passengers. |
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Search for a budget car rental deal with the from all the above companies instantly, and benefit from good prices with: mini car rentals, economy class cars for hire, compact, station wagons, estate cars, luxury car rentals, SUV rental, 7-seater hire, 9-seater minibus hire to suit your travel needs. Select your best vehicle to ensure you enjoy your driving while you visit Galway to explore the magnificent beauty of the Connemara region or enjoy your drive on the coast road.
All prices we quote are fully inclusive. What's more, we also give you a "lowest price guarantee" - ensuring you can book your vehicle for car rental Galway with complete confidence.
Enabling you to choose the best vehicle for your intended purpose at the best available price, we also offer quotes for budget car rentals at Irish airports, including Cork, Dublin and Kerry; Sligo, Shannon, Waterford and Knock.
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Offering an extensive selection of rental prices from international, top brand-names, our Car Rental search engine quotes include prices by Alamo, Enterprise Rent a Car and Avis; Europcar, National Car Hire, Sixt and Thrifty, as well as Irish Car Rental Companies such as, for instance, Dooley Car Rental or CarHire.ie.
Search for a budget car rental deal with the from all the above companies instantly, and benefit from good prices with: mini car rentals, economy class cars for hire, compact, station wagons, estate cars, luxury car rentals, SUV rental, 7-seater hire, 9-seater minibus hire to suit your travel needs. Select your best vehicle to ensure you enjoy your driving while you visit Galway to explore the magnificent beauty of the Connemara region or enjoy your drive on the coast road.
All prices we quote are fully inclusive. What's more, we also give you a "lowest price guarantee" - ensuring you can book your vehicle for car rental Galway with complete confidence.
Enabling you to choose the best vehicle for your intended purpose at the best available price, we also offer quotes for budget car rentals at Irish airports, including Cork, Dublin and Kerry; Sligo, Shannon, Waterford and Knock.
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What to See and Do in County Galway, Ireland
Galway, Ireland Panorama
Galway Tourist Information
Standing at the Spanish Arch (late 16th Century), Galway was once just a small fishing village. Turned into a prosperous, walled town by the "Tribes of Galway" (14 merchant families who ruled the town) in the 13th Century, it is now a bustling city with plenty to offer for visitors of every taste
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The city's main hub is the 18th Century Eyre Square, which now incorporates a modern shopping centre and is surrounded by a wealth of traditional pubs (many of which frequently offer live Irish folk music and shops. The winding lanes leading from the square to the Latin Quarter, which still retains some of the city's ancient walls, are lined with stone-clad cafes, art galleries and boutiques.
Some of Galway’s historic treasures include St Nicholas Church, which was completed in 1320 and is said to have been the place where explorer Christopher Columbus came to worship and, of course, Galway Cathedral. Rising high over the Corrib river, this imposing cathedral has an impressive interior with attractive Romanesque arches, rough-hewn stonework copious emblazoned with stained glass, lovely mosaics and a beautiful decorated dome, as well as superb acoustics (which, by the way, are appreciated best during organ recitals.
More modern attractions include, among many others, the wonderful Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland's largest aquarium of both native and tropical species.
The city is also the perfect base from which to explore some of the surrounding area's most breath-taking natural wonders, which include the renowned Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands, the Burren and Connemara's stunning wild beauty.
While some of these sights can be easily taken in while taking a leisurely cruise along the Corrib River and on to Lake Corrib, hiring a car by booking budget Car Rental Galway makes exploring most of Galway easier, allowing you to see more and make the most of your visit to this exciting city.
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Standing at the Spanish Arch (late 16th Century), Galway was once just a small fishing village. Turned into a prosperous, walled town by the "Tribes of Galway" (14 merchant families who ruled the town) in the 13th Century, it is now a bustling city with plenty to offer for visitors of every taste
.
The city's main hub is the 18th Century Eyre Square, which now incorporates a modern shopping centre and is surrounded by a wealth of traditional pubs (many of which frequently offer live Irish folk music and shops. The winding lanes leading from the square to the Latin Quarter, which still retains some of the city's ancient walls, are lined with stone-clad cafes, art galleries and boutiques.
Some of Galway’s historic treasures include St Nicholas Church, which was completed in 1320 and is said to have been the place where explorer Christopher Columbus came to worship and, of course, Galway Cathedral. Rising high over the Corrib river, this imposing cathedral has an impressive interior with attractive Romanesque arches, rough-hewn stonework copious emblazoned with stained glass, lovely mosaics and a beautiful decorated dome, as well as superb acoustics (which, by the way, are appreciated best during organ recitals.
More modern attractions include, among many others, the wonderful Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland's largest aquarium of both native and tropical species.
The city is also the perfect base from which to explore some of the surrounding area's most breath-taking natural wonders, which include the renowned Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands, the Burren and Connemara's stunning wild beauty.
While some of these sights can be easily taken in while taking a leisurely cruise along the Corrib River and on to Lake Corrib, hiring a car by booking budget Car Rental Galway makes exploring most of Galway easier, allowing you to see more and make the most of your visit to this exciting city.
Book a vehicle now.
Driving in Galway, Ireland
Useful Tips for Driving in Galway, Ireland
Speed limits are indicated in miles per hour (mph) in Northern Ireland and km per hour (km/h) in the Republic of Ireland. These limits are:
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More Information: A guide to Galway
- It is advisable to get acquainted with the model of you vehicle when you pick it up your car rental in Galway city.
- Make the adjustments that you need to make your position comfortable and have the best visibility all round.
- If you are used to driving on the right of the road, get used to the driver's position being on the vehicle's right - and make sure to ALWAYS remember that (just like anywhere else within the UK) you must drive on the LEFT in Ireland!
- Try out the gear shifts and then know which your first turn onto the road is going to be.
- Buy a map of the County of Galway well before you arrive and study the routes well in preparation for your road trip, whether short or longer.
- Bringing along a Satnav, or adding it to your car rental package is an essential that you won't regret doing.
- Abstain from consuming alcohol, as the penalties for being over the limit are severe in Ireland.
- Remember the Agricultural economy in Ireland - Slow tractors, agricultural machinery that take space across lines, where they exist.
- Beware of the Irish rural driver you may encounter could have haphazard driving habits!
Speed limits are indicated in miles per hour (mph) in Northern Ireland and km per hour (km/h) in the Republic of Ireland. These limits are:
- In towns/cities: 50 km/h (31 mph)
- On regional (R) and local (L) roads (displayed on white signs): 80 km/h (50 mph)
- On national (N) roads (green signs): 100 km/h (62 mph)
- On motorways (blue signs): 120 km/h (74 mph)
If you are you ready to explore Galway, you can make your reservation for Budget Car Rental in Galway with us right here.
More Information: A guide to Galway