What most people said
- Most say hire what fits your group: a 7-seat SUV with the back row folded suits four or five adults and luggage.
- Models named include Skoda Kodiaq, Skoda Superb, SEAT Tarraco and Nissan Qashqai; a Toyota Yaris is too small.
- Opinions split on vans: some drove 9-seat VW vans happily, others found large vans stressful on narrow roads and parking.
- Motorways and main roads take any size; on small L roads take it slowly and be ready to reverse to a passing place.
What people said
- Rent the size car that meets your needs and you can operate safely and comfortably. Yes, some of the roads in Ireland are narrow but not all of them.
- Rent a 7 seater, then fold the rear 2 seats.
- Just make sure your driver is not just confident that they can drive the narrow roads, but that they can also reverse back down them to a passing place when needed.
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