FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Now that you've decided to on Ireland for your next holiday destination, there are bound be a hundred questions on your mind. Below are the top Frequently Asked Questions we receive, along with a few relating questions within the subject.

WEATHER
 

What is the best time of year to travel?
What is the weather like?
How should I pack?

IMMIGRATION
 

Do I need a VISA or Passport?
Do I need inoculations?

TRANSPORTATION
 

How do I get there?
Can I book online?
What do I need to be able to hire a car?
Do I need an Irish or International Drivers License?
Do I need insurance?
Can I take the car out of the country?
What are the rules of the road (driving instructions)
How do roundabouts work?
What do the road markings mean?
What is a ghost island?
How fast can I go and do tourists get tickets?
What is Ireland's legal blood alcohol level?
What is the parking like? Do I need a permit?
What is the public transportation like?

ACCOMMODATION
 

Should I stay in a hotel or B&B?
What does en suite mean?
Is there a benefit to using vouchers?
Should I tip the innkeeper?
Should I bring the innkeeper a gift?

ITINERARIES
 

Where can I find the best set itineraries and travel advice?
Am I best to take a tour package or go 'self-drive'?

ATTRACTIONS
 

What is there to see and do? What are the 'must sees'?
Do I need a travel guide? Which one do you recommend?

MONEY
 

What is the currency in Ireland? Is it the same in Northern Ireland?
What are the exchange rates?
Should I bring cash or travelers cheques?
Where do I exchange my money?
Will Irish money machines accept my ATM card?
What credit cards are accepted?
Is there a sales tax? What is VAT?
What is the rule about tipping?

TAX-FREE & DUTY-FREE SHOPPING
 

What is Tax-Free Shopping?
What is Duty-Free shopping?

MISCELLANEOUS
 

How do the telephones work?
What is the police force in Ireland?
What do I do if there's an emergency?

Is the water safe to drink?