$43 Cheap Car Rental in Blackrock

Nothing screams vacation like hopping in the car, putting on some tunes and driving to the seaside. Blackrock has some glorious beaches close by, so grab something to read (and a kite if it’s windy) and take a jaunt to one of these popular options:

• Sandymount Beach (3 miles away).
• Killiney Beach (4 miles away).
• Dollymount Beach (6 miles away).

If you’re going to a business conference in Blackrock, you may want to follow up with your new friends over coffee. Luckily, these convention centers have some terrific restaurants and cafés nearby:

• The Convention Centre Dublin (5 miles away).
• National Show Centre (10 miles away).

You’ll be glad to know that there’s a broad range of luxury rental vehicles on offer in Blackrock. What you opt for is largely dependent on your funds and what you’re hoping to do. Specialty and prestige vehicles offer unparalleled comfort and class. If you want to treat yourself, why not book an SUV with all the bells and whistles, or perhaps a slick mid-sized sedan? Alternatively, if you just need a car to zip around town in at the cheapest price possible, maybe go for a no-frills compact vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your wallet).

In Blackrock, motorists stick to the left-hand side of the road. That means the driver’s seat is on the right-hand side. If you’ve opted for a manual transmission vehicle, get used to changing gears with your left hand.

In Blackrock, the maximum speed limit outside a built-up area is typically 120km/h. 50km/h is the minimum. When approaching residential streets, don’t forget that unless specified otherwise, the limit is 50km/h.

Generally, one of two things will happen. Your chosen car rental company may bill the amount of the fine to your credit card. This is the usual practice. Or it may forward your contact information to local law enforcement agencies so the fine is sent directly to you.

Subject to a few exceptions, seat belts must be fastened when the vehicle is in motion in Dublin.

It is against the law to use your cell phone while driving around Blackrock, and you could also be charged a fine for just handling a phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That said, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is permitted, as long as your attention stays on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Blackrock is 0.05%. If you’re planning a big night out, leave the car behind and organize some other way of getting home instead.

Traffic laws in Blackrock allow drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic closest to them, without waiting for a green signal. Before doing so, the car must come to a total stop and the driver must check that the lane is clear before moving on.