Two-Week Ireland Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Dublin to Kilkenny, Cork, Killarney, Dingle, Limerick, Galway, and Sligo

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Explore the best of Ireland on a remarkable 15-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford City Metropolitan District, Cork, Blarney, Killarney, Portmagee, Dingle, Limerick, Galway, Clifden, Sligo, and The Municipal District of Trim.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Ireland. You will spend 3 nights in Dublin, 1 night in Kilkenny, 2 nights in Cork, 2 nights in Killarney, 1 night in Dingle, 1 night in Limerick, 3 nights in Galway, and 1 night in Sligo. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Ireland. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Dublin, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Ireland on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Ireland. Cliffs Of Moher and Dublin Castle are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford City Metropolitan District, Cork, Blarney, Killarney, Portmagee, Dingle, Limerick, Galway, Clifden, Sligo, and The Municipal District of Trim, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Ireland. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Ireland.

Throughout your road trip in Ireland, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Ireland.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Ireland fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Ireland today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Dublin - Arrival day
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  • Temple Bar
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Say hello to Dublin! Your exciting road trip through Ireland is just about to start. Navigating the top places to see in the region is a breeze with a car. The rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for pickup upon your arrival in the city. You will stay in Dublin for 2 nights before you continue your adventure!

Dublin is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

Find your way to your hotel in Dublin. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Ireland. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Dublin, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 15-day road trip in Ireland!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Dublin
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Drive 12 km, 58 min

  • Dublin Zoo
  • Guinness Storehouse
  • The Book of Kells Experience
  • Trinity College Dublin
  • Grafton Street
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You have 1 night left in Dublin. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Ireland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Dublin, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Ireland!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Dublin
  • Kilkenny
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Drive 132 km, 2 hours 10 min

  • Cathedral Church of St Canice & Round Tower
  • Rothe House & Garden
  • Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny
  • Kilkenny Castle
  • Kilkenny Castle Park
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 3 of your road trip in Ireland. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Kilkenny. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Kilkenny, where will spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Kilkenny. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Kilkenny. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Ireland!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Kilkenny
  • Cork
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Drive 172 km, 2 hours 29 min

  • House of Waterford Crystal
  • Christ Church Cathedral
  • Reginald's Tower
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On day 4 of your road trip in Ireland, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Waterford City Metropolitan District are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Cork, where you will stay for 2 nights.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Cork. Cork offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Cork's best restaurants.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Ireland!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Cork
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Drive 21 km, 1 hour 25 min

  • Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
  • Fitzgerald's Park
  • Cork City Gaol
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens
  • Blarney Stone
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On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Cork, where you have 1 night left to stay.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Cork and your accommodation.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Cork. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Ireland!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Cork
  • Killarney
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Drive 122 km, 2 hours 42 min

  • Ross Castle
  • Muckross House
  • Killarney National Park
  • Torc Mountain
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On day 6 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Ireland, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Killarney. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Killarney, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Killarney, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Killarney. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Ireland!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Killarney
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Drive 174 km, 3 hours 10 min

  • Valentia Island Lighthouse
  • The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
  • Kerry Cliffs (Aillte Chiarraí)
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Wake up to day 7 of your road trip in Ireland. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Kenmare and Portmagee. With 1 night to stay in Killarney, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the town’s surroundings!

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Killarney.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Killarney's best restaurants.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Ireland!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Killarney
  • Dingle
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Drive 116 km, 2 hours 33 min

  • Dingle Lighthouse (Teach Solais an Daingin)
  • Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium
  • Dingle Distillery
  • Kingdom Falconry
  • Coumeenoole
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Dive into day 8 of your remarkable road trip in Ireland. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Dingle and Kenmare. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Dingle, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Dingle. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the town.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Dingle, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Ireland!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Dingle
  • Limerick
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Drive 151 km, 2 hours 48 min

  • King John's Castle
  • Saint Mary's Cathedral
  • Hunt Museum
  • Limerick City Gallery of Art
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Your itinerary for day 9 of your road trip in Ireland includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Limerick. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Limerick, where you'll spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Limerick. Limerick offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Limerick is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Limerick.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Limerick
  • Galway
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Drive 180 km, 3 hours 20 min

  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Aillwee Cave
  • Burren National Park
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 10 of your road trip in Ireland. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Galway, where will spend 3 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Galway, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Galway's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Ireland.

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Galway
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Drive 6 km, 40 min

  • Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Galway
  • Eyre Square
  • The Latin Quarter
  • Galway Atlantaquaria, National Aquarium of Ireland
  • Salthill
  • Shop Street
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Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Ireland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Galway. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Ireland.

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Galway
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Drive 185 km, 3 hours 21 min

  • Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
  • Connemara National Park
  • Derrigimlagh Discovery Point
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On day 12 of your road trip in Ireland, you’ll start and end your day in Galway, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Galway, there’s no need to rush. Experience Clifden to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Galway and your accommodation.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Galway's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Say good night to Galway and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Ireland!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Galway
  • Sligo
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Drive 177 km, 2 hours 48 min

  • Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
  • Kevinsfort/Mitchel Curley Park
  • Sligo Abbey
  • Ben Bulben
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On day 13 of your road trip in Ireland, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Sligo are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Sligo, where you will stay for 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Sligo. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the town.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Sligo. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Ireland!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Sligo
  • Dublin
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Drive 288 km, 4 hours 14 min

  • Haunted Spooktacular
  • Trim Castle
  • Hill of Tara
  • Newgrange
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On day 14 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Ireland, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 4 destinations, including The Municipal District of Kells, The Municipal District of Trim, The Municipal District of Ashbourne, and The Municipal District of Laytown — Bettystown. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Dublin, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Dublin. Dublin offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Dublin's best restaurants.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Ireland.

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Dublin - Departure day
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  • Dublin Castle
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Day 15 of your road trip in Ireland is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Secure the perfect souvenirs for your family and friends back home or buy yourself a remembrance of your amazing vacation.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Ireland!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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