The car rental market in Ireland has become very competitive in recent years, which means more choice and better value for visitors. Whether you are traveling alone or with a larger party you will find what you are looking for with everything from small hatchbacks to minibuses on offer from most rental agencies.

A quick search online will reveal a wide choice of rental agencies offering competitive deals. In general, the quality of service and vehicles is excellent, with all rental cars under six months old.

You will, of course, need to present a valid driving license from your country of residence and be between the ages of 25 and 75. If you are older or younger you may be limited in your choice of car rental agencies. You will also be asked to credit card and your passport.

Located on the North Island of New Zealand, Auckland is the largest city in the country. As of 2006, the census indicated the city had a population of 404,658. A large number of people also live in the metropolitan area surrounding Auckland, and as of 2007, the combined city/metropolitan population was estimated at 1,329,900, which is over a quarter of the New Zealand’s entire population.

The central area of Auckland occupies a narrow isthmus, less than 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) wide at its narrowest point, that lies betwen Manukau Harbour on the Tasman Sea, and Waitemata Harbour on the Pacific Ocean. Consequently, the city one of only a handful in the world to have harbors on two separate bodies of water. Both of these harbors are partially crossed by bridges – the most spectacular of these bridges is Auckland Harbour Bridge which crosses Waitemata Harbour, just to the West of the Auckland Central Business District.