1 or 2 Cars in Britain or Ireland!

                                                                                         

When travelling between the mainland UK and the Republic of Ireland on a driving holiday, a decision that needs to be made, is whether to use a separate rental in each country, or to use the same car and take it across on the ferry.

The ultimate factors in your decision will no doubt be the convenience of using one car, compared to the cost, which can often be dearer compared to two separate rentals. This does differ by supplier, but in general, most tend to follow these rules:

Collecting in mainland UK, travelling into Ireland, and returning to UK:

Many suppliers do allow this, however fees and conditions usually apply. These are usually based on extra insurance and roadside assistance cover which you will need to take out, and vary from approx GPB50 + tax for short periods, and can reach above GBP150 + tax for longer terms.

Another important thing to consider is that most rental companies do not have insurance covering cars while they are on a ferry, so if any damage were to happen to your hire car while on the ferry between the two countries, you may be liable.


Beginning your trip on mainland UK and ending in the Republic of Ireland:

A one way rental between the UK and Ireland can be requested with several suppliers, however the international one way fees can be quite dear, with some charging up to GBP500 + tax. Depending on the size and category of your rental car,

Once again, the period in which the car is on the ferry is usually not covered by insurance, and often the extra insurance costs, which are associated with driving in Ireland, may apply in addition also.


Starting off in Ireland:

Although some of the suppliers are the same as in mainland UK, rules are often different if a rental is collected in the Republic of Ireland. Most suppliers do not allow one ways to the mainland UK, and a special request must be made at time of booking in order to request the fees and permission to take your vehicle over.

Driving into Northern Ireland is usually allowed, however this too needs to be advised, and extra insurance often applies.


All in all, the ultimate deciding factors for you will be cost vs. convenience, and of course, if a one way rental or a return trip across the Irish Sea is allowed by suppliers.

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