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Fuel in Ireland is expensive, and it’s even more expensive in Northern Ireland. This is partly down to international oil prices, but also to heavier government taxes on fuel than in other countries.

On the positive side however, rental cars here tend to be new and quite economical to run and there are some other ways you can save a little money.

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Where, when and how to get the best value when you book car rental for your Irish holiday.

There is also an exclusive discount for DoChara users in here on all rentals from Dan Dooley.

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There are limitations on touring Ireland by public transport – train cover is patchy and you are a prisoner of bus time tables.

However it can be a very cost effective way to tour, especially if you are eligible for one or other of the cut rate transport cards available.

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For most people planning a significant amount of train travel in Ireland, an Eurail travel pass, available only to non-European residents, is good value.

There are a number of different pass options – this overview will help you to select the right one for you, and there are also some tips about getting the best value from your pass.

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InterRail passes are available to residents of Europe and North Africa only and are valid for travel in up to 29 countries.

Information here about what passes to buy, where to buy them and how to get the maximum value from your pass.

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There are a number of discount cards for travel on bus and train in Ireland and Northern Ireland, but whether or not these will save you money depends on how much you will use them.

There is a list of approximate prices for standard train journeys here as well as for the various cards available, so that you can see what would work best for you.

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