Car Hire North Wall

Guide

Forming part of Dublin’s historic Docklands Quarter, North Wall Quay is an exciting blend of charming old buildings and convenient modern facilities, making the district a great place to experience the famous Irish hospitality. To see all that this magnificant city has to offer car hire is definitely the ideal way to gain the freedom to explore this beautiful region of Ireland.

Explore Dublin

Fronting Beresford Place is the Custom House, the most magnificent building in Dublin, which has survived a somewhat chequered history. Construction was completed in 1791, however the building was almost destroyed by fire twice, once in 1833 and again in May 1921. The building was restored in 1926, 1970 and 1991 and is now back to its former glory. The Custom House now houses a Visitor Centre.

From Beresford Place, take a historic stroll along Abbey Street. As you head down Lower Abbey Street you will come across the famous Abbey Theatre, incorporating the Peacock Theatre, an integral part of Dublin’s internationally acclaimed cultural scene. Follow Middle Abbey Street past some grand old historic buildings and continue on into Upper Abbey Street to beautiful St Mary’s Abbey. Other attractions in the area include the Custom House Docks, the Matt Talbot Memorial and O'Connell Bridges, the Point Theatre, and the Ballast Office with its famous clock, celebrated for its accuracy.

Dublin is famous for its many hundreds of pubs and bars. Two excellent introductions to these are the Guinness Storehouse or the Old Jameson Distillery. Another aspect of Dublin's famous nightlife is its lively nightclub scene. The development of the Docklands will contribute to the range and quality of accommodation, restaurants and nightlife, making North Wall a perfect base for your stay in Dublin.

Dublin is a city rich in history offering tourists an array of great attractions including churches, museums, historic buildings, galleries, gardens, parks and libraries. The surrounding countryside is sprinkled with charming towns and quaint traditional villages, best discovered by car.

Transport

Located 10 km north of the city centre, Dublin Airport serves flights from most major world cities. There are numerous regular and reliable transportation options, such as trains, buses, taxis and shuttles from the airport into the city centre.

If car hire is not for you the public transport services operating throughout Dublin are cheap and efficient and will get you around swiftly, although if you wish to see the countryside around Dublin car hire is more suitable, and cheaper overall.

There are also beautiful canals, and ports if you would like to opt for a completely different kind of service to get around Dublin and further afield.