First trip to Ireland

Old Feb 7th, 2007, 03:28 PM
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Why do you need a 4WD? They do rent them but they are pricy!
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Old Feb 7th, 2007, 05:01 PM
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Yeah, I don't think you will need a 4-wheel drive in August (if at all).

We are probably going to be spending a few days in Kilkenny after leaving Dublin. Looks like a great area. But if you are staying in Waterford, you are already just a hop,skip and a jump from Kilkenny. Might be easier to just add a day here and make it a day trip.

Then maybe head up toward Wicklow and visit Glendalough?
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Old Feb 7th, 2007, 05:20 PM
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Your idea of going to Kilkenny sounds good.

I need a 4WD to transport 4 adults and 1 child plus 5 cases of luggage! What other sort of car would I get?
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Old Feb 7th, 2007, 07:04 PM
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With four adults plus, I would recommend a 'People Mover'. Being from the US, I would say a 7 passenger but my travel companions usually overpack, despite my objections. You MAY be able to get off smaller, but if youare planning as much driving as your itinerary shows, the extra window area, roominess AND luggage capacity will make your road time MUCH more comfortable. And yes, they ARE rather pricey, but well worth it.

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Old Feb 7th, 2007, 08:03 PM
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Sounds a bit overboard. This is the last country on our trip OS, and the other 2 adults live in London so they won't have heaps of luggage. Plus its cheaper and things are expensive as it is. Thanks for your advices.
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Old Feb 8th, 2007, 02:14 AM
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RosieR,I agree that you need a spacious vehicle but not necessarily a 4WD.

I find best rates are on www.aerlingus.com then click the Hertz logo. I find them the best quality cars, along with Avis, but also the best all inclusive rates.

Eg, picking a random 8 day rental from 9-17 August
-it's STG£231 for a vectra 1.6;
-VW Caravelle- those big FOrd transit sized vans that could seat 8 are on request only.
- the LAndrover is also on request.
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Old Feb 8th, 2007, 06:19 AM
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Try Kemwel for car rentals. http://tinyurl.com/yks56o You might consider getting two small cars which usually is no more (and frequently less) and will give you more independence if people want to hit different places.

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Old Feb 8th, 2007, 06:12 PM
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LOL a Vectra. There are 2 six footers, and another 2 adults, and a child who is ten and also tall. What is everyone against a 4WD? We are all related. Mum and Dad son and daughter and daughter's boyfriend, and we want to travel together so we can chat about the trip. We have a 4WD at home and thought it would be easy plus the roads are sometimes narrow and we don't fancy driving a bus type van. I got the best deal on Kemwell thanks.
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Old Feb 8th, 2007, 09:37 PM
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Rosie, Hopefully somebody will tell you what we call 4 wheel drive . I wish I could explain it to you, but afraid I'd make a mess of it. If you wish to see the size of cars you can rent go to Dan Dooley and have a peek.
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Old Feb 9th, 2007, 12:25 AM
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Are Irish 4WD like what the Queen drives in Scotland, if so, than yes thats toooo big. I was thinking of a Nissan 4 x 4 Trail. At home we have a Nissan Pathfinder. thanks.
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Old Feb 9th, 2007, 03:26 AM
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I think RosieR is using the term 4WD to mean a full size American SUV.
Look at the car rental sites they show all the models,and how much will fit in each.
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Old Feb 9th, 2007, 05:25 AM
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4WD generally means a car or truck that uses all 4 wheels for power. Most SUV's have 4WD. You need 4WD in places w/ bad roads, snow, ice, etc. You definately do not need a 4WD in Ireland. You can get one, but the 4WD should not be a requirement. What you need Rosie is simply space whether its a van or SUV or People mover etc. There are other options for a family of 5 besides something with 4 wheel drive.
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Old Feb 9th, 2007, 05:33 AM
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Hi Rosie

With all those people, I think you would need what we call in Ireland a Jeep ( Toyota Landcruiser). Secondly I personally wouldnt advise you to stay in a hostel here in Dublin, not with young children.
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lucielou wrote: "I think you would need what we call in Ireland a Jeep"

We call them other things, too, many of them less polite. I called one a fucking tank about an hour ago as a young woman tried to couple it with the exhaust pipe of my modest saloon car. There is a fashion here for young mothers to have such monsters for dropping the kids to school (saving them a ten-minute walk) and for going to the suburban shopping centres to buy a side of smoked salmon and a bottle of Chablis.

In other words, 4WDs have a bad image here, especially the ones without some honest mud on them and a tow-hitch that looks as if it is used.
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Old Feb 9th, 2007, 08:26 AM
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Rosie, Naplo999 explained it well. Thanks Naplo999.
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Old Feb 9th, 2007, 05:50 PM
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Obvioulsy no one on this site has a good image of a 4WD...I know what you mean in Australia they say the same thing about it, but we do go Outback travelling in ours and get soaked in mud but thats another adventure.

Ok its not an SVU.

I take your point. What about a station wagon? I checked out Kemwell's I will have a look at the other sites.
Thanks again!
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Old Feb 11th, 2007, 06:15 PM
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You will never believe it!!
2 adults are not going.
So I only need a small car LOL what a trip and we havent even started yet.
thanks everyone much appreciated advices.

Oh whats a Jaunting Car and where do you get one from and to? Is it Killarney national park?
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Old Feb 12th, 2007, 04:46 AM
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Mostly, they are only in Killarney. A jaunting car is a horse drawn cart that nominally seats four. The driver, or jarvey, either stands on the back edge, or walks along side. Some of the larger ones have an actual seat for the driver, but those you mostly see in town.
The smaller (no seat for the jarvey) type are primarily used to ply the Kate Kierney's Cottage to Lord Bandon's Cottage section of the Gap of Dunloe Tour through the Black Valley region. Cost (last I knew) was about 80 EURO per trip (for up to 4 - but on the steeper sections, two of you are expected to get out and walk, occassionally).
In town, there is a stand, like a taxi rank, at the Roundabout just up from the Tourist Office. Never ridden on those, so can't comment on the price.
They are also visible on the grounds of Muckross House and Ross Castle. I suppose they dotake you on rides through the Park.
At the Gap of Dunloe, the jarvey license is hereditary, so many of the operators have been plying the tourist trade for generations.
If you are reasonable fit, you don't need the jaunting car to travel through the Gap, but the insites, information and conversation CAN make the trip even better. Given the quality of the scenery, that's high praise, indeed.
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Old Feb 12th, 2007, 09:15 PM
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Thank you to everybody. My trip is finalised and I have all my accommodation booked. Great
Cheers
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Old Feb 12th, 2007, 10:10 PM
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I hope you have a wonderful trip.
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