Can a visitor drive in ireland?

Question

Can a visitor drive in ireland?

Answer 1

Yes, driving on the other side of the road is a challenge, so be careful.  Their roads are thinner than the US, also people drive below the speed limit.  

Also, the round-abouts (called rotaries here) are real challenges because you will drive opposite direction that you are used to.

Answer 2

no. we dont have roads here....

idiot

Answer 3

A visitor can drive anywhere as far as I know. As long as you have a licence.

Answer 4

yep, if you have the correct Driving Licence. you dont say where your from. if your from Europe, and have a full driving licence, its ok to drive, but if your from the USA or else where you might need  an international driving licence.

i live in England, every year i go to Ireland, and i always use my British Driving Licence with no problem. But its best to check with the hire car company

Answer 5

yes. provided they have a valid clean license they can get an international one for travelling.

Answer 6

You can once you have your own drivers lience with you.

Answer 7

Sure, for a limited time.  For U.S. Citizens and other non-EU citizens, one is permitted to drive with a U.S. driver's licence or non-EU licence for the duration of a visit to Ireland; i.e., as long as their status is that of tourist and not resident. Once you decide to become resident in Ireland, regardless of how long you have been in the country, you must apply for an Irish driver's license.

Answer 8

I'm a visitor from UK and I drive a bus in Ireland with 52 Irish passengers in it!

Answer 9

Yes, of course, as long as they have a valid international driver's licence.

Answer 10

Yes, providing you have a valid driving licence, from where ever you come from, other documents need to be in order, insurance etc.

Answer 11

Yes , why not ?

Answer 12

Yes I've been over twice with my car.No problems.Make sure you have your licence with you & insurance details.You might want to take out break down cover too if you're taking your own vehicle.Have fun!

Answer 13

Of course they can!

Answer 14

Courtney B is correct above, but this facility is limited to one year.

Answer 15

yes. i went over for a short break and hired a car. as long as you take your licence with you, no problem

Answer 16

Why does everyone think we still live in the Stoneage? Of course you can, jeez!

Answer 17

Depends who the visitor is doesn't it?!

A or any visitor may drive but a friend who works for a solicitor who takes Galway County cases says sooo many accidents and fatalities are caused near Shannon and Rosslare by travel-tired or right-hand-side -of-road drivers or English-not-their-first-language drivers - so the question remains - CAN a visitor drive in Ireland?

Answer 18

If you have a driving licence,yes.