I'm 65 and planning a trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland. I know my age might prohibit that in some areas if I were by myself, but I won't be. My friend is going with me and she is a lot younger. But i have two questions: 1) If she rents a car, will they let me be added as a second driver? (I've driven 10 years on the left and she's never driven on the left. Who is more apt to have an accident??) and 2) Can we rent a car in the Republic of Ireland and drop it off in Northern Ireland?
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Maximum age varies by country and rental agency but I've never heard of age restriction at 65!
I think you will be fine but check with the rental agency, also on drop-off fees.
65 should not be a problem. adding drivers costs!! Renting in one country and dropping in another incurs repatriation fee's even Dooley who I recommend hide it in the charge.
I am 65 and have booked for June no problems from Sixt Rental Cars, booked through DRIVEAWAY HOLIDAYS it is a Hyundai ix35, good for 4 people and bags, a lot cheaper than normal rental car outlets. We are only using it in the Republic as we found not only car costs but also travel insurance both increase $$$ if we went into Northern Ireland
Thanks a lot for the info. It's good to know I'm not "over the hill" at least in one regard.
Kiwipete.. Please check what is included in your quote...Sixt in combination with an agent rings a few cautionary notes. Generally when one quote is so much cheaper than all the others there is something missing. You should not pay more for crossing the border with a rental but you need to tell the company in case you break down or have an accident up there.