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Here you will find important tips and useful information for Ireland.
Credit cards are recommended for car rentals. Prepaid cards are generally accepted for payment but not for reservations. Please check the possible payment methods with the car rental company in advance.
In Northern Ireland the Northern Island Pound (NIP) is national currency. Cash payment in GBP nearly everywhere possible.
Time difference with Switzerland
-1 h
Capital
Dublin
National language
Official language
Irish and English
Voltage
220 volt / adapter recommended
Opening hours
Banks
10.00 - 16.00 h (Mon - Fri)
Northern Ireland: 10.00 - 15.30 h (Mon - Fri)
Stores
9.00 - 17.30/18.00 h (Mon - Wed, Fri)
9.00 - 20.00/21.00 h (Thu)
Health situation
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.
Driving
Left-hand driving.
Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 2 years previously, varies by rental company.
Minimum age for car rentals: 23 (varies by rental company).
CH sticker and breakdown triangle mandatory.
Blood alcohol limit: 0.5 ‰.
Country code for calling Switzerland
00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
Swiss Embassy / Consulate
Dublin, 6 Ailesbury Road, Ballsbridge
Tel. +353 1 218 63 82 / +353 1 218 63 83
Nordirland: London (Grossbritannien), 16-18 Montagu Place
Tel. +44 20 7616 6000
Travel is the secure prepaid card for use away from home – without any annual fees. In the event of loss, the card including the balance will be replaced worldwide.
Find out more about TravelWhile every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.
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