A shared experience. Holidaying is a shared experience. Whether you’re making your Irish trip with your partner, friend, or family members; you want to immerse yourself and get the most out of your time here, and that includes sharing the road. Ireland is famed for its rugged beauty, picturesque countryside, and coastal roads, so we would highly recommend sharing the driving to fully take in and enjoy the scenery. We have heard great feedback from past visitors who said having the option of a second driver meant all parties could experience driving the Irish way and it really enhanced the holiday for everyone to go back home and be able to say, “I drove in Ireland”. It also gives people a boost of confidence for future trips to know they can navigate driving in a foreign country.
Just in case. Just before Covid hit, Malachy received an unexpected call one Sunday morning. A lady who had made the trip to Ireland with her family was enjoying a visit to Kylemore Abbey in Galway. Kylemore Abbey is a beautiful estate and gardens nestled in the heart of Connemara. Unexpectedly, her husband had taken ill, and emergency services were called. This lady called Malachy to guide her on what to do as her husband was being taken to hospital by ambulance, and she was not covered to drive the rental car to hospital. Malachy was able to take control of the situation and swiftly take the steps needed to organise cover for this lady to drive. Thankfully, the situation was resolved, and her husband made a full recovery to enjoy the rest of his trip. Having a service like My Irish Cousin is invaluable in a time of crisis, as this case shows, but it also highlights the importance of having a second driver on your rental contract. Things happen. After this incident Malachy thought “let’s make a second driver standard at no extra cost” to cover this type of unforeseen circumstance. There is a reason Malachy calls it a “Peace of Mind” rental package!
Enjoy the Irish Hospitality. Ireland is renowned for its hospitality experience and past visitors have said food has been one of the highlights of their trip. Dining out and enjoying Ireland’s many offerings of hearty dishes, steaks and seafood would not be complete without a creamy pint of Guinness or a nice glass of wine. Having a second driver takes the hassle out of one person being the designated driver. Whether you’re travelling as a couple or in a large party, having more than one driver covered means you can fully enjoy the trip and take turns being the designated driver. This means everyone gets a chance to enjoy dining out and having a few drinks.
It’s completely free. Choosing to put a second driver on your rental contract is completely free, so it helps to know this for future trips or if you know of anyone planning to visit Ireland. Some visitors come here never intending to drive but may change their mind when they actually get here. It would be a great option to get them on the policy to allow for this.
At My Irish Cousin, we offer a bespoke, friendly service covering all the aspects you will need for the trip of a lifetime. Having a second driver covered on your rental contract is completely free, so it is a great policy to choose from. At the time of booking your trip to Ireland, this may not be something you think you will “need” or something you simply overlook whilst you’re busy making exciting vacation plans. So trust you are in good hands if you do decide to book with My Irish Cousin.
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