Car Rental Guide
Journey Through Ireland
are committed to ensuring that the vehicle you choose for your self-drive vacation or corporate travel is modern, clean and most importantly safe. That is why we only choose the best vehicles for our service fleet. Our vehicles are approved by the CTTC to Failte Ireland standards.
Car Rental
Look at the fleet guide below and select the car that best fits the number of persons in your party. Be sure to allow for luggage capacity when making your choice.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES
 | Group B – Economy Manual Sample: OpelCorsa 2-4 DoorRadio Rated 4 passengers – Touring: 3 passengers – 2 suitcases Other Models: Toyota Yaris, Ford Fiesta, Seat Ibiza, Renault Clio, Peugeot 106, Nissan Micra | Minimum Age: 25 – Maximum Age: 79* Exception: Ages 23, 24 subject to surcharge of 25.22 Euros per day including VAT @ 13.5% |
 | Group C – Compact Manual Sample: Ford Focus 4 DoorRadio CassetteDriver Airbag Rated 4 passengers – Touring: 4 passengers – 3 suitcases Other Models: Opel Astra, Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Corolla, Peugeot 306 | Minimum Age: 25 – Maximum Age: 79* |
 | Group D – Intermediate Manual Sample: Ford Mondeo 4 DoorRadio CassetteAirbagPower Steering Rated 4 passengers – Touring: 4 passengers – 4 suitcases Other Models: Mitsubishi Lancer, Opel Vectra, Seat Toledo, Nissan Primera, Toyota Avensis | Minimum Age: 30 – Maximum Age: 79* |
 | Group P – Standard Manual Wagon – Sample: Ford Mondeo Wagon 5 DoorRadio CassetteAirbagABSPower Steering Rated 5 passengers – touring: 5 passengers – 5 suitcases Other Models: Opel Vectra Wagon, Toyota Avensis Wagon | Minimum Age: 30 – Maximum Age: 79* |
 | Group M – Minivan Manual Sample: VW Caravelle 4 DoorRadio CassetteAirbagPower Steering Rated 9 passengers – touring: 6 passengers – 9 suitcases Other Models: Ford Tourneo, Toyota Hi-Ace | Minimum Age: 30 – Maximum Age: 79* This Group is on Request in HIGH season. |
 | Group R – SUV 4×4 Manual Sample: Land Rover Freelander 5 DoorRadio CassetteAirbagPower Steering Rated 5 passengers – touring: 4 passengers – 6 suitcases Other Models: Mercedes ML 320 – 5 door, Toyota Landcruiser – 5 door, Nissan Patrol – 5 door. Mitsubishi Pajero | Minimum Age: 30 – Maximum Age: 79* This Group is on Request in HIGH season. |
 | Group S – Minivan Manual Sample: Ford Galaxy Minivan 4 DoorRadio CassetteAirbagPower Steering Rated 6 passengers – touring: 4 passengers – 6 suitcases Other Models: Toyota Picnic, VW Sharan, Mitsubishi Spacewagon | Minimum Age: 25 – Maximum Age: 79* This Group is on Request in HIGH season. |
 | Group W – Manual Sportif – Sample: BMW 318i 4 DoorRadio CassetteDual AirbagsABSPower Steering Rated 5 passengers – touring: 4 passengers – 4 suitcases Other Models: Saab 9.3 | Minimum Age: 30 – Maximum Age: 79* |
- 7 locations in the Irish Republic
- 2 locations in Northern Ireland
- the lowest prices!
- Current year models with luxury features!
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES
 | Group E – Economy Automatic Sample: Nissan Micra 4 DoorRadio Rated 4 passengers – touring: 3 passengers – 2 suitcases Other Models: Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris, Opel Corsa | Minimum Age: 25 – Maximum Age: 79* Exception: Ages 23,24 subject to surcharge of 25.22 Euros per day including VAT @ 13.5% |
 | Group F – Compact Automatic Sample: Opel Astra 4 DoorRadio CassetteAirbagPower Steering Rated 4 passengers – touring: 4 passengers – 3 suitcases Other Models: Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus, Mitsubishi Lancer | Minimum Age: 25 – Maximum Age: 79* |
 | Group G – Intermediate Automatic Sample: Ford Mondeo 4 DoorRadio CassetteAirbag Rated 5 passengers – touring: 4 passengers – 4 suitcases Other Models: Opel Vectra, Mitsubishi Carisma, Nissan Primera, Toyota Avensis | Minimum Age: 30 – Maximum Age: 79* |
 | Group H – Premium Automatic Sample: Volvo S60 4 DoorRadio CassetteAirbagPower Steering Rated 5 passengers – touring: 4 passengers – 3 suitcases Other Models: Mercedes C200, Volvo S70, Saab 9.3, Lexus IS200 | Minimum Age: 30 – Maximum Age: 79* |
 | Group I – Luxury Automatic Sample: VolvoS80 4 DoorRadio CassetteABSPower Steering Rated 5 passengers – touring: 5 passengers – 4 suitcases Other Models: BMW 520i, Saab 9.5 | Minimum Age: 30 – Maximum Age: 79* |
 | Group K – SUV 4×4 Automatic Sample: Volvo X90 5 DoorRadio CassetteAirbagPower Steering Rated 5 passengers – touring: 4 passengers – 6 suitcases Other Models: BMW X5 | Minimum Age: 30 – Maximum Age: 79* This Group is on Request in HIGH season. |
 | Group N – Minivan Automatic Sample: VW Caravelle 4-6 DoorRadio CassetteAirbagPower Steering Rated 8 passengers – touring: 6 passengers – 9 suitcases Other Models:Ford Tourneo, Toyota Hi-Ace | Minimum Age: 30 – Maximum Age: 79* This Group on Request in HIGH season. |
 | Group T – Minivan Automatic Sample: Ford Galaxy Minivan 4-6 DoorRadio CassetteAirbagPower Steering Rated 6 passengers – touring: 4 passengers – 6 suitcases Other Models:Toyota Picnic, Mitsubishi Spacewagon | Minimum Age: 30 – Maximum Age: 79* This Group on Request in HIGH season. |
 | Group V – Automatic Premium Wagon – Sample: Saab 9.5 Estate Wagon 5 DoorRadio CassetteDual AirbagsABSPower Steering Rated 5 passengers – touring: 4 passengers – 6 suitcases Other Models: BMW 520 Wagon, Volvo V70 Wagon | Minimum Age: 30 – Maximum Age: 79* |
- 7 locations in the Irish Republic
- 2 locations in Northern Ireland
- the lowest prices!
- Current year models with luxury features!
COACH HIRE
All of our current vehicles are less than 3 years old and are maintained to the highest possible standards. If you are looking for luxury travel, then Journey Through Ireland is certainly the company for you.
Selection of modern vehicles available; from luxury cars to 53 seater coaches with the services of professional driver guides included.
To find out about the rates for the hire of these luxury vehicles, please contact us on 1.800.828.0826 or email info@journeythroughireland.com
Four Steps To The Lowest Car Rental Price:
- Determine the right vehicle for the number of persons in your party
- Be sure to factor in luggage capacity when deciding on the vehicle
- Decide the dates of the rental: Pick Up Date and Return Date
- Call our toll free number 1800 828 0826
Important Information
- Maximum Age is 79 years. * Drivers between 75 – 79 must produce a letter of good health from your doctor and a report from your insurance company advising no tickets or accidents in the past 5 years. This proof must be produced at the Car Rental Desk.
- Minimum Rental is 3 days
- All prepaid rentals include unlimited mileage, third party liability insurance, and 13.5% VAT
- You are responsible for damage to, and theft of the rental vehicle.
- Credit Card CDW and Theft coverage: Some credit cards provide insurance coverage for car rentals if you charge your prepaid rental with their credit card. However, you should check with your credit card issuer and verify that they provide the coverage in Ireland. This is important.
- If they do not we recommend that you select the prepaid CDW inclusive rental rate. This rate has a Deductible from 1000 – 1900 Euros, which can be waived by payment of an additional fee at the Hertz counter.
- All drivers must produce their valid state license at the time of the rental. A license that is endorsed for a DUI conviction is not acceptable.
- Additional drivers are allowed provided they meet the age requirement of the car group rented and pay a charge of 10 Euros per person per day including VAT at 13.5%.
- Baby seats and booster seats are available upon request (must be requested at time of reservation), subject to a 15 Euros charge.
- Cars rented in the Republic of Ireland may tour Northern Ireland at no additional charge
- Cars rented in the Republic of Ireland and returned to Northern Ireland may incur a drop off charge.
- We offer a two hour grace period from when the rental car is collected to when the car is returned. For example if you collect at 9am, you may return the car by 11am without any additional charge. Any return times outside the 2 hour grace period will be charged for as a day rate.
- If a client decides to return a car early we do not offer a refund of unused days.
- If your return flight is much later in the day, you are better off pre-booking an extra day’s hire as otherwise you will be charged locally at a higher rate.
