Best Road Trips Ireland

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Ireland's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 34 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Explore Dublin's rich Georgian heritage, go pub-hopping in Connemara, and marvel at Dingle's unadulterated beauty. Get to Ireland, rent a car, and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet's Ireland's Best Road Trips:

Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs
Full-colour route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directions
Detours - delightful diversions to see the Ireland's highlights along the way

Link Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the next

Insider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads
Stretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the car

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Lavish colour photography provides inspiration throughout

Covers Dublin, the Boyne Valley, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Cork, Connemara, Donegal, Derry, the Antrim Coast, and more!

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Ireland's Best Road Trips is perfect for exploring Ireland via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.

Planning an Irish trip sans a car? Lonely Planet's Ireland, our most comprehensive guide to Ireland, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.

Looking for a guide focused on a specific city? Check out Lonely Planet's Dublin guide for a comprehensive look at all that this city has to offer, or Pocket Dublin, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.

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