Derry Airport Car Hire

Are you planning a getaway to Derry, Ireland? Consider the freedom to have a car at your own personal disposal while visiting. When flying into the City of Derry Airport, consider the 10km the airport is located from the city itself. When you hire a car, available at the airport, you have a wonderful opportunity to go and see many attractions that may not be available through convention mass transit.

The City of Derry, Ireland is a full of history and culture. There are museums, theaters, and other venues available to soothe the artist’s soul. Festivals and music shows are common within the streets of Derry. The City of Derry also boasts the incredible St. Column’s Cathedral from the 1600’s. This Cathedral is famous throughout the world for the sheer volume of relics inside its walls. For history buffs, the Tower Musuem will provide a great lesson on the past of Derry. The Riverwatch Visitor Centre and Aquarium will provide information on the area and great display of aquatic life. Some of the city displays wonderful works of art in the form of murals depicting the town’s more recent events. There are many outstanding places to in which to lose yourself in this very old, beautiful city.

Once outside the city, you will be thankful you hired a car. A short, brilliantly beautiful drive will take you to the peninsula of Inishowen. Stop for a picnic lunch along the way to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. This peninsula is the northern most point of Ireland is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The River Foyle forms a natural boundary for Inishowen and Derry. Most of the people living in Inishowen are in the coastal areas; however, some still reside in the low mountains, much of which is covered in bogs.

A ferry runs seasonally between Greencastle Harbor and Magillian Beach in Derry. Take your hired car and visit some of the most beautiful castles ruins in Northern Ireland. Some of the more popular castle ruins are the Norman Castle at Greencastle, the Inch Castle, and the Elagh Castle. A hired car will allow you the time you want to see all of the wonderful ruins available in Northern Ireland. You will not be on someone else’s schedule.

Make sure you take the time to stop at Grianán of Aileach. This impressive stone fortress was once home to the High Kings of Ireland. Restoration was completed in the 19th century; however, a wall on the south side of the fort has collapsed.

There are so many wonderful things to see and do in the Derry area of Northern Ireland. Many will require a hired car to access. Take your time, relax, and enjoy the wonders of this most beautiful area of Ireland.Derry Airport Car Hire - Best rates, low cost, no hidden costs.