Ireland by Campervan from Dublin: Routes, Campsites and Road Tips

Quick summary: Dublin is the natural starting point for an Ireland campervan trip. Collect your campervan or motorhome at Dublin Airport or in the city, and within an hour you can be among the mountains of Wicklow or the ancient tombs of the Boyne Valley. Further afield, the Wild Atlantic Way, the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry and Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast make Ireland one of Europe’s most rewarding road trips, with campsites in spectacular spots along the way.

At a glance
Main pickups	Dublin Airport, Dublin and Greystones
Other pickups	Galway, Cork, Limerick, Belfast
Drive on	The left
Day trips from Dublin	Wicklow, Glendalough, Newgrange, Howth
Classic routes	The Wild Atlantic Way, the Ring of Kerry, the Causeway Coast
Tours	Day tours from Dublin

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Why see Ireland by campervan?

Because Ireland’s best scenery lies along winding coastal roads and in small villages where a campervan lets you stop wherever the view takes you. Distances are short, campsites sit beside beaches, lakes and cliffs, and you can follow the weather rather than a fixed hotel booking.

What do these guides cover?

Section	What’s inside
Planning	Pickup, choosing a vehicle, driving, campsites, crossing into Northern Ireland
Destinations	Dublin, Wicklow, the Boyne Valley, Kilkenny, Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, Kerry, Cork, the Causeway Coast
Tours	Dublin tours, day trips and multi-day tours
Itineraries	From 3 days near Dublin to 10 days around the island

Is driving an RV in Ireland difficult?

It takes adjustment. You drive on the left, many rural roads are narrow and winding, and you may meet tractors, cyclists and sheep around the next bend. Motorways and national roads between cities are straightforward. See driving in Ireland.

Where do you stay overnight?

At campsites, which are plentiful in scenic areas but fewer close to Dublin. Camping without the landowner’s permission isn’t generally allowed, so plan nights ahead. See campsites and overnight parking.

Can you cross into Northern Ireland?

Yes, with most rental companies, though some ask you to declare it. Northern Ireland uses miles and pounds rather than kilometers and euros. See crossing into Northern Ireland.

Would a rental car suit you better?

For a short trip with hotels and B&Bs, perhaps. See car rental in Ireland and campervan or car?.

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