Renting a car in Ireland
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.
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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
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Thanks a lot for the info. It's good to know I'm not "over the hill" at least in one regard.
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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.
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