PJ O'Donovan wrote:
> My wife and I are thinking of returning to Ireland late spring 07. She
> doesn't like to drive abroad and I will be 75 but we still want to
> drive ourselves for maybe 3 weeks, picking up and returning probably
> in Shannon.
>
> I have driven in Ireland, Jamaica, UK, Australia since the early 60s.
> I am in vigorous health for my , age and wear glasses only for reading
> small print.
>
> Since we are urban averse we will not be driving in or around Dublin or
> Cork but primarily around the countryside primarily in the west and
> southeast and rarely if ever at night.
>
> I had read some time ago that car rental companies in Ireland would not
> rent to over 70's for a while and then 75 and over I checked a couple
> of web sites and now they only state the minimum age of 25.
>
> What's the deal now and what are the alternatives like separate
> insurance, leases, purchase and buy backs etc. Any input would be
> appreciated. Thanks
It's hard to figure why you wouldn't contact various car rental
agencies and ask them those questions. I'm a bit older than you and I
wouldn't think of asking those questions on this site. Lord knows who
will answer you with what level of knowledge.
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