First time to Ireland, going Solo...

atl_solo_traveler · Member

First time to Ireland, going Solo...

Michele Erdvig · Host

Tony,

Welcome to my forum. Dublin and Galway always has lots going on. Some other places that might interest you are Killarney, Dingle and Kilkenny.

Will you be renting a car?

Michele

atl_solo_traveler · Member

Hi Michele!

i haven't decided on a whether or not i want to deal with a car.. How much does a basic car usually run for a week?

I know i don't need it for Galloway or Dublin. I would assume it really depends on what areas i want to see outside of the major metro areas.

i ordered your book, i think that will give me some better ideas on what i want to do as well.

I think that staying in 3 major areas with day trips may be a good first trip. I try to not pack too many things in as i want to relax and not be rushing around the whole time...

I see you are from the Atlanta area, small world, i live near downtown atl.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Tony,

It is impossible to give you a figure for a "basic car rental for a week". Anyone who has ever planned a trip to Ireland knows that prices are all over the map. I suggest you look at my car rental page and the post about car rentals on the forum (sticky topic).

Without a car you greatly limit where you can travel. My transport page wil llink you to Irish Rail and bus systems. You also need to keep in mind that with public transport you need to be in places that provide day tours via bus. Killarney, Dublin and Galway are best. But in off season fewer tours will be available.

Michele

P.S. I live near Roswell.

atl_solo_traveler · Member

Thanks Michele,

I figure that i will stay in 2 or 3 major areas this time and take some day trips. i assume i can always arange to have a car for a few days.

Looking forward to getting your book, i am sure many of my questions will be answered then.

i am looking at flights, round trip on air france from altanta direct to dublin leaving 10/19 returning 10/28 for 952...

seems to be a good deal, what do you think?

Michele Erdvig · Host

Tony,

Direct from Atlanta to Dublin is Delta. They do a code share with Air France but you will be on a Delta flight. The fare is not too bad for a last minute flight. Booking well in advance gives you better rates.

Sure, you can rent a car in Ireland on the spur of the moment. Sounds like you will mainly be "winging it".

Michele

atl_solo_traveler · Member

ah, thanks for the heads up! i can get skymiles then...

i went ahead and booked it, i am always spur of the moment.

I am probably going to wing it. i may just get a car as i am thinking of heading to kilkeny straight away and then back to dublin for the weekend.

once i have you book i will map out a more detail itenerary. I like to keep my options open so i will probably only book my first few nights hotel then see what i want to do when i get there...

i am really exicted now that i have my tickets, fully commited!

Michele Erdvig · Host

Tony,

The book will be in Monday's mail. Look for it soon. Go to my Lodging page and click through to Rosquil House. I think you will like it.

Michele