Most campsite guides tell you about a sites setting and whether it is family-friendly. What they rarely tell you is whether a large campervan will fit, whether there is a motorhome waste disposal point, or whether there are hard standing pitches for wet weather.This guide to campervan campsites in Ireland is written for campervan hirers. It starts with what to check before you book any site, then goes region by region, with the deepest coverage in Connacht, the region around our Roscommon depot. Munster, Leinster and Ulster each end with a link to our fuller regional guide. It replaces our older campsite round-ups and keeps the customer-recommended sites that still suit a hired campervan. Facilities and opening dates change from season to season, so always confirm them with the campsite when you book.Travelling in winter? See our separate guide to campsites in Ireland open all year.What makes a good motorhome campsite in IrelandCamping in Ireland in a campervan is different from camping in a tent. When you are comparing campsites in Ireland for motorhomes, the details that matter are rarely in the brochure. Before you confirm any booking, these are the questions worth asking:What is the maximum vehicle length you accept? Our team can confirm the exact length of your campervan when you book.Do you have hard standing pitches? Grass pitches can become soft in wet weather, so hard standing is preferable for a motorhome.Is there a motorhome service point for waste disposal and fresh water? Not every motorhome campsite in Ireland has one.Do you have electric hookup on every pitch, or only on request?Are dogs welcome, and in which months? We offer pet-friendly campervan hire, but some campsites restrict dogs in peak summer.The campervan sites in Ireland listed below are ones we can recommend on those terms, with what we know about each and what to confirm before you go.Connacht campervan campsites: Roscommon, Mayo, Galway and SligoConnacht is the natural home of the Wild Atlantic Way experience: Connemara, Mayo, Sligo and Roscommon. It is also the region closest to our Roscommon depot, so it is often where a trip from there begins. These are the Connacht campsites we recommend for campervans.Lough Key Caravan and Camping Park, near Boyle, Roscommon: Set inside Lough Key Forest Park, under an hour from our Roscommon depot, it makes a good first-night stop before heading west. Pitches have electric hookup and water points, and the forest trails and lakeside start right from the campsite. It is a woodland site, so mention your campervans length when booking and ask about waste disposal facilities. The park opens from spring to autumn; check dates before you travel.Connemara Caravan and Camping Park, Lettergesh, Renvyle: Right beside Lettergesh beach and a short drive from Connemara National Park at Letterfrack, it is one of the best-placed sites for exploring Connemara. Pitch sizes are not published, so confirm your campervans length and the facilities when booking. The park is seasonal, so book ahead for July and August.Keel Sandybanks Caravan and Camping Park (Keel Camping), Achill Island: Beside the beach at Keel, about 13 km past Achill Sound, with hard standing and grass pitches and a motorhome service point on site. It is well placed for Keem Bay, Dugort Beach and the Atlantic Drive. Check opening dates and pitch details when you book.Westport House Caravan and Camping Park, Westport: Close to one of the best towns on the Wild Atlantic Way, with the Great Western Greenway and Croagh Patrick within easy reach. Ask for electric hookup when booking. It is popular in summer, so book early.Rosses Point Caravan Park (Greenlands), Sligo: A large, Filte Ireland four-star seaside park with views across Sligo Bay to Benbulben. Around 100 hard stands and a motorhome service point make it one of the easier campervan stops in the north-west. It is an easy run north from our Roscommon depot and a good stop between the Mayo and Donegal sections of the route.Planning a route through Mayo? Our Westport and Achill Island itinerary covers it day by day.Munster: Kerry and CorkMannix Point Camping and Caravan Park, Cahersiveen, Kerry: A small waterfront site on the Ring of Kerry, looking across to Valentia Island. It is popular, so book well ahead for June to August and confirm pitch size for larger campervans.Anchor Caravan Park, Castlegregory, Kerry: On the north side of the Dingle Peninsula, with direct access to a sandy beach on Tralee Bay. The park has electric hookup, a motorhome service point and hard standing pitches, and opens from Easter to September.Blarney Caravan and Camping Park, Cork: A useful first or last night for Wild Atlantic Way trips starting or ending in Cork and Kerry, about 8 km from Cork city. Ask for a hard standing pitch with hookup, and use the on-site motorhome service area before you head west.For more options across the south-west, see our guides to camping in Kerry and camping in Cork.Leinster: Wicklow, Kilkenny and DublinHidden Valley Holiday Park, Rathdrum, Wicklow: Beside the Avonmore River, with hard standing and grass pitches, each with electric, water and grey waste connections. Pitches are roughly 9 by 9 metres, which leaves room to park and still sit out beside the campervan. It is an easy first night after collecting from our Greystones depot. Dogs are welcome on leads, except in July and August when the park does not accept them.Nore Valley Park, Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny: Beside the River Nore and close to Kilkenny city, it is a good base for a southeast break. Confirm facilities and pitch type when booking.Camac Valley in Clondalkin is the usual choice for a Dublin city stop, but it is closed for renovations until March 2027, so check its status before planning around it.For more options, see our guides to camping in Wicklow and campsites near Dublin, both an easy run from our Greystones depot.Ulster: Donegal and Northern IrelandCauseway Coast Holiday Park, Ballycastle: A good base for the eastern end of the Causeway Coast, close to the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Ballintoy Harbour, with the Giants Causeway a short drive away. Most of the park is static caravans and the touring pitches are on grass and limited in number, so book ahead. If you plan to cross into Northern Ireland, check your breakdown cover with our team when you book.Ballyness Caravan Park, Bushmills, Antrim: A five-star park a short walk from Bushmills village, with 50 fully serviced hard standing touring pitches, extra-large pitches for motorhomes and a motorhome service point. The Giants Causeway is about two miles away, and a seasonal bus runs from the park to the Causeway. It is one of the sites our customers have recommended to us.Tollymore Forest Park, Newcastle, Down: A campsite in one of Northern Irelands finest forest parks, with the Mountains of Mourne on your doorstep. Most touring pitches are hard standing with electric hookup, and the site opens year-round. Follow the road signs rather than your sat nav on the approach, which can send you down a very narrow lane.Binion Bay Caravan and Camping Park, Clonmany, Donegal: A small, family-run site on the Inishowen Peninsula, within easy reach of Malin Head. It takes motorhomes up to 8 metres, so confirm your campervans length with our team when you book. For customers doing the full Wild Atlantic Way, this is the natural start or finish. It is small and open March to October, so book early in summer.Knockalla Caravan and Camping Park, Portsalon, Donegal: A Filte Ireland four-star park on the Fanad Peninsula, set between Knockalla Mountain and Ballymastocker Bay, with hard standing pitches with electric hookup and motorhome services. The beach is a short walk down the lane. Another site our customers have recommended, and a good stop between Inishowen and the Donegal coast further west.For the full northern route, see our Donegal and Sligo itinerary. For glamping and other places to stay north of the border, see our guide to camping in Northern Ireland.Campervan campsite questionsCan I park my campervan overnight outside a campsite?Ireland has no general right to roam, and most land is privately owned, so parking overnight outside a campsite depends on the landowner and local rules. National parks generally do not allow overnight camping outside designated areas. Our wild camping guide explains the legal position and how to do it responsibly, and our page on where you can park a Craic N Campers campervan sets out the rules for our hires.Do I need to book campsites in advance?For July, August and bank holiday weekends, yes. Several of the sites in this guide are small, with only a handful of touring pitches, and the popular coastal parks fill early. Outside those weeks you can often book a day or two ahead, but phone first rather than turning up.Can I use a campsite service point if I am not staying there?Sometimes. Some parks let non-guests use their motorhome service point for a fee; Ballyness in Bushmills is one. Phone ahead, because many sites only offer it to guests.What do I need for electric hookup?Our campervans take a standard campsite hookup, and most Irish campsites supply between 6 and 10 amps through the blue European connector. Hookup runs the fridge, the lights and phone charging overnight, so ask for a hookup pitch when you book.Campervan hire from our two depotsOur Roscommon depot is well placed for Connacht, Ulster and the midlands. Our Greystones depot suits Leinster, Munster and short breaks from the east coast. For campervan hire in Ireland, browse our full fleet for availability and options.Campervan holiday offersThe post Campervan Campsites in Ireland 2026: Where to Stay and What to Check appeared first on Craic N Campers.

The Wild Atlantic Way runs 2,500 kilometres from Donegal in the north to Cork in the south. Nobody drives the whole thing in one trip. The question is always the same: which part, how long, and where do you start?This page is designed to answer exactly that. It does not replace the detailed day-by-day guides we have already written for each segment of the route. Those are linked below and between them cover the entire WAW in practical driving detail. What this hub page does is help you match the right section to your trip length, your starting point, and what you actually want to see.How the WAW breaks down for a campervan tripThe route divides naturally into four sections, each of which works as a standalone trip of three to seven days. You do not need to do all four to feel like you have done the Wild Atlantic Way. Most people who have driven it multiple times say they have a favourite section, usually wherever they first stopped and looked at the Atlantic and thought: this is it.The four sections, and what they are best for:Cork and Kerry: the most dramatic coastline, the most visited, and for good reason. The Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula, West Corks hidden inlets. Best for: first-time WAW visitors, couples, anyone who wants to cover the classic Irish coast with maximum scenic return per kilometre.Clare and Galway: the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Galway City, and the beginning of Connemara. This is where the landscape starts to change from the lush south to the more stripped-back, elemental west. Best for: anyone doing a 4-5 day trip from the midlands or wanting to combine city time with wild coastline.Westport and Achill Island: the section that surprises people most. Achill Island is the largest island in Ireland and accessible by road. Croagh Patrick. The beaches at Keem Bay and Dugort. The bog roads. Best for: photographers, walkers, anyone who wants to feel genuinely off the beaten track while still having campsite facilities within reach.Donegal and Sligo: the most remote and the most wild. Malin Head. The Slieve League cliffs. The beaches of north Donegal that have no names most people know. The light is different up here. Best for: experienced campervans, anyone doing a full week or more, anyone who wants the WAW with as few other tourists as possible.How long do you need for each sectionCork and Kerry: minimum 4 days, 5-7 is better. The Dingle Peninsula alone rewards a full day.Clare and Galway: 3-4 days gives you the Cliffs, the Burren, and enough time in Connemara to go beyond Clifden.Westport and Achill: 3-4 days. Two nights on Achill itself is worth doing.Donegal and Sligo: 4-5 days minimum if you want to reach Malin Head and come back without rushing.Driving distances and realistic daily targetsThe WAW is not a motorway route. Many of the most rewarding sections involve single-track roads, narrow passes, and coastal lanes that are spectacular but slow. A realistic WAW day in a campervan covers 80-130km. Planning more than 150km on a WAW day usually means you will skip the things worth stopping for.Total route length from Kinsale to Malin Head is approximately 2,500km. Realistic daily distances vary enormously by section. The Connemara coast between Roundstone and Clifden, for example, is 25km but takes an hour because you will stop four times.Where to pick up fromOur campervan hire in Roscommon depot is ideally placed for the Clare, Galway, Westport, Achill, and Donegal sections. From Roscommon Town, Sligo is just over an hour north, Galway is 75km south-west, and you are well into Connemara by mid-morning if you leave early.Our Greystones depot suits the Cork, Kerry, and Clare sections particularly well. Head south on the M9, cross into Munster, and you are in West Cork within three to four hours. For a full WAW trip starting in the south and finishing in Donegal, Greystones is the natural start point.Best time of yearSeptember and October are the best months for the WAW by campervan. The roads are quieter, the light is extraordinary in the evenings, the campsites are relaxed, and the hire rates are lower than summer. June and July are also excellent but busy, particularly the Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher.April and May offer a good balance of quieter roads and decent weather with enough daylight. March is for the dedicated. The WAW in late winter is extraordinary if you are equipped for cold evenings.The detailed guides for each sectionEach link below takes you to our full day-by-day guide for that section of the route, with specific campsite recommendations, driving notes, and what to see at each stage.Cork and Kerry by Campervan Wild Atlantic Way ItineraryClare and Galway 5-Day ItineraryWestport and Achill Island by CampervanDonegal and Sligo Itinerary Wild Atlantic Way by CampervanPlanning your hireBoth our Roscommon and Greystones depots have availability throughout the WAW season. Browse our full fleet to choose the right van for your group. The 4-berth and 6-berth options are popular for WAW trips where you want proper sleeping space rather than converting a dinette each night. Check our campervan holiday offers for shoulder season pricing.Campervan holiday offersThe post Wild Atlantic Way by Campervan: The Complete Planning Hub appeared first on Craic N Campers.

Some campervan holidays follow a clear routine: arrive at a campsite, plug in, shower, sleep, and move on in the morning. That version of the trip works well. But for many of our customers, the nights they remember longest are the ones spent somewhere else entirely. Pulled off a Connemara headland at six in the evening, nothing between you and the Atlantic except the glass in the windscreen, waking up to a view that nobody booked.Wild camping in Ireland with a hired campervan, sometimes called free camping, is more accessible than most people realise. This guide covers the legal position, the Leave No Trace principles that keep it sustainable, and the specific spots that CNC customers have been returning to for years. For the rules specific to a Craic N Campers hire, see our dedicated page on where you can park your CNC vehicle.The legal position in IrelandWhen it comes to wild camping rules, Ireland does not have a legal right to roam equivalent to Scotlands Land Reform Act. Technically, most land in Ireland is privately owned or managed, and camping on it without permission is trespass rather than a legal right.In practice, this rarely causes problems. The Irish countryside is large, the population is small, and there is a long cultural tradition of tolerance for responsible overnight parking in quiet spots. The key word is responsible.The situations where problems arise are: lighting open fires on private land, leaving rubbish, blocking farm access gates, parking at known beauty spots in large numbers during busy periods, and staying in the same spot for multiple nights. None of these apply to a campervan hirer with a chemical toilet, a contained waste system, and a single night in any given location.Coillte land (the state forestry company) is generally accessible for day use and has become more permissive about overnight parking in recent years in lower-impact areas, though policies vary by region. National Parks generally do not permit overnight camping outside designated areas. Check before you park in a national park.We have a dedicated page covering the rules for CNC hires specifically: can I park my Craic N Campers vehicle wherever I like?Leave No Trace: the practical standardThe Leave No Trace Ireland principles are the practical guide for wild camping anywhere in the country. For a campervan, the relevant ones are:Plan ahead and prepare. Know where the nearest campsite is in case you need waste disposal or water.Travel and camp on durable surfaces. Park on the road verge, a gravel pull-off, or rocky ground rather than on bog or wet grass.Dispose of waste properly. Chemical toilet waste goes in a campsite or motorhome service point, never in a drain or ditch. Rubbish goes back in the van.Leave what you find. Gates as you found them, no stone removal, no digging.Be considerate of other visitors and locals. Do not play music late at night. Do not park in a way that blocks a locals access to their land or view.Where CNC customers actually goThese spots come from customer reviews and conversations at the depot over the years. They are not secret, some of them are well-known, but they are the places that come up again and again when people describe the nights they remember.The Sky Road, Clifden, Connemara: The road west from Clifden runs out to a headland above the Atlantic. There are several wide verge areas suitable for overnight parking. The views from here at dawn are the kind that end up on phone screensavers for years. Clifden town is ten minutes back for any supplies.Dogs Bay, Connemara: The beach here has one of the finest natural parking areas in Ireland. A wide flat area above the white sand that is used regularly for overnight stops. The beach itself is a double arc of white sand facing into Bertraghboy Bay. Multiple reviews from our customers mention this spot specifically.Achill Island, Keem Bay and the Achill Drive: The road around the north of Achill is quiet even in summer. Keem Bay at the western tip has a car park that is often used for overnight stops in shoulder season. The cliff road approaching the bay is narrow but manageable for all our van sizes with care.Rosses Point, Sligo: The headland at Rosses Point, west of Sligo town, has parking areas facing across Sligo Bay to Knocknarea. A quiet overnight stop with easy access to Sligo city the next morning. Comes up regularly in reviews from customers who collect from our campervan hire in Roscommon depot.Malin Head, Donegal: The parking area at Malin Head is used for overnight stops throughout the season. At the northernmost point of Ireland, the night sky is extraordinary and the next morning walk to the headland takes about fifteen minutes. Facilities are minimal. Plan ahead for waste disposal at Carndonagh before you head out.Mullaghmore, Sligo: The harbour at Mullaghmore is quiet, the views across to Classiebawn Castle are the kind of thing you did not expect to find, and there is a wide parking area suitable for overnight use in shoulder season.Barleycove, West Cork: At the southern end of the Mizen Peninsula, Barleycove has a beach car park that is used for overnight parking outside peak season. West Cork is less travelled than Kerry and the Mizen Peninsula in particular is a rewarding diversion.Lough Derg, Clare and Tipperary: For customers who want a quieter, inland option rather than the coast, the eastern shore of Lough Derg has several layby areas used for overnight camping. The lake is enormous and it does not feel like second best.Practical tips for wild camping in a hired vanWater: Fill the fresh water tank at a campsite or motorhome service point before heading to a wild spot. The van carries enough water for a day or two at normal usage (cooking, washing up, a short shower). Top up every one to two nights. If you want a campsite night to refill and empty, our list of campsites in Ireland open all year covers the sites that stay open outside the summer.Waste: Empty the toilet cassette at a motorhome service point before going somewhere remote. Know where the nearest service point is along your route. Most larger campsites accept the cassette even if you are not staying there, for a small fee.Power: The 12V leisure battery in the van runs the lights, the fridge, and device charging without shore power. For heating overnight, gas is the main source. Make sure the gas bottle is not near empty before you head somewhere off-grid. The vans fridge switches between 12V and gas automatically.Gas: We provide a full gas bottle with every hire. If you are doing a longer trip with significant wild camping, it is worth checking the level on day three or four. Bottled gas refills are available at most petrol stations and some hardware stores.Signal: Mobile coverage in the west of Ireland is variable. Download offline maps. Google Maps and Maps.ie both support this. If you are heading somewhere remote, tell someone where you are going.Dogs: Keep dogs on a lead at wild camping spots, especially near livestock, wildlife and other visitors. With our pet-friendly campervan hire, your dog can come along for the whole trip.Where to find more campsitesFor full campsite guides by region (including sites with motorhome facilities, electric hookup, and seasonal opening dates) see our campsites in Ireland open all year page. For sites chosen specifically for campervans, our best campsites for campervans guide covers the country region by region with notes on pitch size, hard standing, and motorhome facilities.Ready to plan your own wild camping trip? Browse our full fleet to choose the right van for your campervan hire in Ireland.Campervan holiday offersThe post Wild Camping in Ireland: Rules, Best Spots, and What You Need to Know appeared first on Craic N Campers.

If you are reading this in autumn 2026, you are probably thinking about an Irish campervan holiday for 2027 in the way that people do when they are still in the planning phase. Not fully committed, but past the stage of wondering whether it is a good idea. It is a good idea. This guide covers everything you need to plan a trip from scratch, with links to more detailed guides for each topic.Whether you are comparing campervan holidays in Ireland for the first time or already pricing your campervan hire in Ireland for 2027, start here.View Our CampervansChoosing when to goThe shoulder seasons (April to early June and September to October) offer the best combination of value, uncrowded roads, and Irish weather that is cold enough to feel alive but warm enough to be outdoors without misery. September is the month most frequently mentioned by people who have done the trip multiple times. The light in late September on the Atlantic coast is genuinely remarkable.July and August are excellent but busy, particularly on the Wild Atlantic Way. The Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher in August are not the experience you are imagining. Go in May or September for those.For a more detailed look at the financial side of timing, see our guide on how to get the best price on your Irish road trip.Choosing your routeIreland is small enough that an Ireland campervan trip can cover a lot of ground in a week. It is interesting enough that covering a lot of ground often means you miss the best of what is there. A rough guide:3-4 nights: Choose one region. Kerry. Connemara. The Wicklow coast from Greystones. Kilkenny and the Barrow. One region done properly is better than two done quickly.5-7 nights: One full section of the Wild Atlantic Way, or a midlands-to-west crossing from our Roscommon depot. This is the most popular trip length. Enough time to arrive somewhere, stay two nights, and not feel like you are always moving.8-14 nights: A full WAW section plus the adjacent one, or a coast-to-coast trip. The full WAW from Kerry to Donegal is a two-week trip done comfortably.For route planning, our Wild Atlantic Way hub covers the four sections of the route with segment-by-segment guidance on timing, distances, and what to prioritise in each area.Choosing the right campervanThe most important practical decision you will make. For couples: the V66 or V69. For families of three or four: the Dethleffs or Sunlight A68. For larger groups or families of five or six: the Sunlight A72 or A70. For a premium two-person trip: the Sunlight T68. You can compare every campervan for hire in Ireland from our two depots on our campervans page.Our full guide to choosing between 2-berth, 4-berth and 6-berth campervans covers this in detail with practical notes on each model. Travelling with a dog? Our pet-friendly campervan hire means they can come too.Where to stayA mix of formal campsites and wild overnight stops gives you the best of both. Campsites provide electric hookup, showers, motorhome waste disposal, and a base for exploring a town or area. Wild overnight parking on the Atlantic coast provides the nights you will remember longest.Our guide to the best campsites in Ireland for campervans covers the specific sites that work well for a hired motorhome, with notes on pitch size, hard standing, and motorhome facilities. For wild camping, the wild camping guide covers the rules, the practicalities, and the spots CNC customers return to.The booking and hire processYou can book online or by phone. A 250 deposit secures the dates by phone; 50% is taken at the time of booking online. The balance is due a couple of weeks before your start date.Two days before pickup you receive the online check-in email: licence upload, deposit finalisation, extras selection. The pickup itself takes about 30 minutes and covers every system in the van. Our first-timer hiring guide covers the complete process from booking to return in step-by-step detail, and our FAQ answers the most common questions.Both our Roscommon depot and Greystones depot are open throughout the year. Shoulder season availability for 2027 opens in October 2026. Booking early in the shoulder season is worth doing.What is includedEvery hire includes 24-hour breakdown cover for Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK. A full gas cylinder. Fresh water. A fully equipped kitchen. A private toilet and hot shower. 12V power for device charging. Central heating and cab air conditioning.Optional extras: bed linen and towels, a table and chairs, a bike rack.What to bringPersonal clothing and toiletries. Food for the first day or two. Irish towns have good supermarkets. An OS map if you are going to remote areas, as phone signal is variable in the west. A rain jacket. A good playlist.Current offers and availabilityOur campervan holiday offers page lists current shoulder season deals, early booking discounts, and group hire pricing. Browse our full fleet to check availability by van and date for your campervan hire in Ireland.Planning ahead is the best thing you can do for a campervan holiday in Ireland in 2027. The best weeks go first. The shoulder season fills faster than most people expect. If the dates are in your head, booking them is the only thing that makes them real.Campervan holiday offersThe post Campervan Holidays Ireland: Complete Planning Guide 2027 appeared first on Craic N Campers.

The most common question we get from customers looking for campervan hire in Ireland is: which size do we need?It is a reasonable question. The answer depends on a few things: how many people are travelling, how you plan to use the van, and whether you have ever driven something larger than a regular car on Irish roads before.This guide covers the real differences between a 2-berth, 4-berth and 6-berth campervan, based on years of helping customers figure out which one suits their trip. At the end, there is a quick decision guide so you can work out which category you fall into without having to read the whole thing.Browse Our Full FleetWhat 2-berth means in practiceA 2-berth campervan is built for two people. The sleeping area converts either from the main seating area (a drop-down arrangement) or from a fixed rear bed, depending on the model. In our fleet, the V66 and V69 are the 2-berth options.Both are compact enough to handle the narrow roads of Connemara, Kerry and Donegal without any anxiety. The V69 in particular is popular with customers who want to drive something that feels more like a large car than a vehicle that requires special consideration at every junction. Both have a full kitchen (hob, oven, fridge, freezer), hot shower, toilet, and enough storage for two people on a trip of any length.One of our customers described the V66 as perfect for just the two of us after five days in Connemara. A couple who were thinking about buying their own van hired the V69 specifically to test it, with their two dogs, before committing. That is the kind of trip the 2-berth is built for.Who should choose 2-berth: couples travelling without children, two friends on a road trip, anyone who wants to drive something manoeuvrable on Irish roads.What 4-berth means in practiceA 4-berth has two sleeping areas: typically a main double or fixed island bed and a second area that converts from the dinette or drops down from above the cab. In our fleet, the Dethleffs 4-berth and the Sunlight A68 are the options here.The Dethleffs is notable for its island bed. It is a proper double, accessible from both sides, which is a significant comfort upgrade from a van where you have to climb over a sleeping partner. Customers specifically mention the island bed layout in reviews. For a family of three or four, this van has the space to feel like a proper home on the road: a table that seats four, a full kitchen, a bathroom, and a sleeping area that does not require everyone to reconfigure the furniture twice a day.The A68 is similarly capable. It is a well-designed 4-berth that works for small families and groups who want enough space without the footprint of the larger models.The 4-berth is the most versatile category in the fleet. It is big enough for a family with younger children, light enough to drive without specialist experience, and sized to fit into the same spaces as the 2-berth models on narrow roads.Who should choose 4-berth: families with one or two children, two couples travelling together, anyone who wants proper cooking and sleeping space without the bulk of a 6-berth.What 6-berth means in practiceA 6-berth campervan is genuinely large. The Sunlight A72 and A70 seat and sleep up to six people, with multiple fixed sleeping areas that do not require converting furniture every night. The A72 in particular has been to Kerry and back multiple times with full families on board. One customer described it as absolutely immaculate and warm and comfortable for the whole trip.The tradeoff for the extra space is size. The A72 and A70 are noticeably larger on the road than the 2 or 4-berth options. Irish roads, particularly the scenic ones on the Wild Atlantic Way, include single-track sections, passing places, and tight turns that are manageable in a 6-berth but require more attention than in a smaller van. They are not difficult to drive, but they are not something you can switch off about on the narrower roads.For a family of five or six, a group of adults sharing costs, or anyone who wants the trip to feel genuinely spacious rather than cosy, the 6-berth is the right choice.Who should choose 6-berth: families of five or six, groups of three adults who each want a proper sleeping area, longer trips where living space matters more than manoeuvrability.The luxury option: Sunlight T68The T68 is the newest addition to our fleet. It is a premium-specification van that sits outside the standard berth categories, designed for two people who want a notably higher level of finish: a larger fixed bed, a more spacious lounge area, premium materials throughout, and the same full kitchen and bathroom as the other models but with more attention to detail in the fit-out. If comfort and the quality of the interior space matters to you as much as the destinations, the T68 is worth a look. There is a demo video on the Sunlight T68 page.Quick decision guideTwo people travelling: V66 or V69. Small and easy to drive. Everything you need, nothing you do not.Family of three or four, or two couples: Dethleffs island bed or Sunlight A68. The island bed is the detail most customers are glad they chose. Book early it goes first.Family of five or six, or group sharing costs: Sunlight A72 or A70. Allow a little extra time on the narrow roads. The space is worth it.Two people who want the best-fitted van in the fleet: Sunlight T68. Newest model, premium finish, demo video available.How to bookThe full fleet is available to browse on our campervans page, with photos, layout details and availability for both our Roscommon and Greystones depots. If you are not sure which size suits your specific trip after reading this, you can call us and Joe or Christopher will help you figure it out. 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Two people can take the same Irish campervan trip and spend very different amounts. The difference is not the quality of the van or the experience. It is when they go, how they book, and how they think about what is actually included in the price.This is a practical guide to getting genuine value from your time on Irish roads. Not a guide to finding the cheapest possible hire, but a guide to making sure you are spending money where it makes the trip better rather than where it disappears on things that do not matter.Campervan Holiday OffersBook For Shoulder SeasonThis is the single most effective move you can make for value on an Irish campervan holiday. Shoulder season (April through early June and September through October) gives you:Lower hire rates across the boardFar fewer vehicles at campsites, meaning better pitches and no queuingCooler weather that is, frankly, excellent for drivingEmpty roads, especially in the westThe same landscape, the same coast, the same wildness. Without the August traffic on the N59.Among people who have done the Irish campervan trip more than once, September in Connemara or Kerry is consistently rated better than August. The light is golden and long in the evenings. The roads are quieter. The campsites are relaxed. And the hire rates are noticeably lower.Most hirers offer specific shoulder season deals. Check the offers page for our current availability and pricing. Early booking for shoulder season dates is worth doing, as the best weeks go first.Book Early And In One GoCampervan hire in Ireland works like hotel pricing. The earlier you book, the better your rate, and last-minute availability at peak times is limited. If you are planning a summer trip, booking in March or April secures both availability and a better rate than June.Booking a longer hire in one go is also more cost-effective than booking multiple shorter trips. A seven-night hire generally works out better value per night than two three-night hires separately.Understand What Is Included And What Is NotThe reason some campervan hires feel expensive is that the headline price does not reflect the full cost. Hidden extras (insurance upgrades, linen charges, generator fees, cleaning levies) can add up quickly.When you hire from Craic N Campers, the price includes 24-hour breakdown cover across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK, a full gas cylinder, fresh water, and a fully equipped kitchen and sleeping area. There is no charge for breakdown cover as an add-on. What you can add if you want it: bed linen and towels, a table and chairs, a bike rack.Before you book anywhere, ask the simple question: what is included in this price, and what are the common extras? Customers who have shopped around have specifically mentioned that our transparency on this was a reason they chose us. Knowing the full cost upfront is not a small thing.Choose the right van for your group sizeHiring a van that is larger than you need costs more and is harder to drive. Hiring one that is too small makes the trip uncomfortable.For two people, the V66 or V69 is the right choice. Compact enough for Irish roads including the narrow ones, with everything a couple needs and no wasted space. For a family of three or four, the Dethleffs or Sunlight A68 gives proper sleeping areas, a full kitchen, and space to move around without constant negotiation. For larger groups or families with teenagers, the A72 or A70 is the right call. The space is worth it for longer trips especially. View our full fleet to compare sizes and layouts.Over-hiring on size adds cost at both ends: hire rate and fuel. The narrow roads of Connemara and Kerry in particular are easier in a mid-size van than a large one.Use campsites strategically, not every nightCampsite fees add up on a longer trip. The good news is that Ireland has a genuine wild camping culture, particularly in the west, and responsible overnight parking in scenic areas is common, low-cost, and often the highlight of a trip.A sensible approach for a seven-night trip is two or three nights at a campsite with full facilities (shower, electric hookup, waste disposal) and the remaining nights at quieter spots. This keeps costs down and gives you the freedom that is the whole point of the campervan holiday.Our guide to wild camping in Ireland covers the rules, the best spots, and what you need to know before you pull off the road and stay somewhere unexpected.Think about fuel honestlyDiesel campervans do not return the same fuel economy as a car. Budget for roughly 80-120 in fuel per 1,000km depending on the van size and driving style. For a seven-night trip covering 1,500-2,000km (typical for an Irish road trip) that is 120-240 in fuel.The main variables are driving speed (slower is notably more economical on these roads), route choice (the Atlantic coast roads are slower and more scenic, and are also more economical than motorway driving), and van size.What actually makes a trip feel expensiveThe trips that feel expensive in retrospect are usually the ones where the costs were hidden upfront rather than the ones that actually cost the most. A clear price, a clean van, a quick pickup, and knowing exactly what to do if something goes wrong: those are the things that make a hire feel like good value, regardless of the number on the invoice.Check current offers and available dates to plan your trip. Both our campervan hire in Roscommon and Greystones depot have availability throughout the year, with the best shoulder season deals available for early bookings.The post How to Get the Best Price on Your Irish Road Trip appeared first on Craic N Campers.

The most common feeling people describe before their first campervan hire is a vague nervousness that they cannot quite explain. They are not nervous about driving. They have been driving for years. They are nervous about the unknown: what happens on the day, what is actually in the campervan, what to do if something goes wrong at midnight on a quiet road in Connemara.Most of those worries dissolve within an hour of collecting the campervan. But it helps to know what the process looks like before you arrive. This guide covers everything from booking to return, based on exactly how the hire works at Craic N Campers.Browse Our Full FleetStep 1: BookingYou can book online through the booking engine on our site, or call us directly. Phone bookings take a 250 deposit to secure the dates. Online bookings take 50% of the total hire cost at the time of booking.If you book by phone, Joe at our Roscommon depot or Christopher at Greystones depot will walk you through the options: which campervan suits your group, which dates work, what to consider for your route. Most first-time hirers find that a five-minute phone conversation answers every question they had. The balance is due a couple of weeks before your start date.Once you have booked, the dates are confirmed and the campervan is held for you.Step 2: Choosing your security deposit optionThis is the part of the process that generates the most questions, so it is worth explaining clearly.We offer three security deposit tiers. Each one sets your excess the maximum you would be liable for in the unlikely event of accidental damage and the lower two tiers carry a daily charge to bring that excess down.Standard Cover 2,000 excess: no additional daily charge.Mid-Level Cover 1,000 excess: an additional 15 per day.Premium Cover 500 excess: an additional 50 per day. This is also our most comprehensive tier on top of the lower excess, it includes cover for damage to mirrors, windscreen and tyres.In short: the more you pay per day, the lower your excess and the more youre covered for. Premium Cover gives you the most protection of the three.All deposits are fully refundable if the campervan comes back in the same condition it left.You choose your deposit option when you book. You can change it right up until the online check-in two days before pickup. Many customers take time to think it over and adjust their choice once they have read the full details.Think of it like choosing an excess on a car insurance policy: the lower your excess, the more you pay per day for that lower risk. Most customers on shorter trips choose Mid-Level Cover a middle ground between no daily fee and full peace of mind. Customers doing longer or more remote trips more often choose Premium Cover, since it carries the lowest excess of the three and is the only tier that also covers mirror, windscreen and tyre damage the kind of wear-and-tear that becomes more likely the further and longer youre on the road.Step 3: The online check-in (two days before pickup)Two days before your hire begins, you receive an email with a link to the online check-in. This is where the trip actually starts to feel real.In the online check-in you will: upload a photo of your driving licence, confirm your personal details, finalise your deposit tier choice, and add any extras you want, such as a table and chairs. A bike rack comes as standard with every hire, so theres nothing to add there.By the time you arrive at the depot, the paperwork is largely done. The online check-in takes about ten minutes.Step 4: Pickup dayArrive at the depot at your agreed time. Plan for about 30 minutes for the full pickup process. It is thorough but relaxed.When you arrive, you will sign the rental agreement and confirm your return time. A member of the team will sit down with you and be realistic about return. This is worth taking seriously: we dont offer Sunday drop-off, and our minimum rental is three nights, so a Friday pickup means a Monday morning return. The return time is agreed at pickup, and being late when the next customer is waiting is the one thing that causes the most friction in the hire process.After the agreement is signed, the security deposit is taken.Then comes the demonstration. A member of the team will take you through the entire campervan: every system, every switch, every compartment. You will learn how to turn the gas on and off, how the water system works and how to fill the fresh water tank, how to set up the sleeping areas, how the heating works on electrical hook-up and on gas, how to use the toilet and where to empty the cassette, and how to hook up to an electric pitch at a campsite.This sounds like a lot. In practice it takes about 20 minutes, and by the end you know the campervan well enough to feel comfortable. Its worth giving this demonstration your full attention every campervan also has QR codes on board linking to quick refresher guides for each system, so you can check back any time during your trip if something slips your mind. Members of the team have done this demonstration hundreds of times and are very good at it: calm, patient, and good at reading whether you need more time on any particular system.After the demonstration, you load your bags, and you are on the road. Most people say this is the moment the holiday actually begins.Step 5: During the hireThe campervan is yours. Go where you planned, or change the plan. Both work.If something slips your mind while youre away how to reset the heating, how the waste disposal point at a campsite works the QR codes on board are the quickest way to find the answer, the same ones covered in your pickup demonstration. Our out-of-hours number is there for genuine emergencies during your trip.Every hire includes full 24-hour breakdown cover across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK. If the campervan has a mechanical issue, you call the breakdown number, not us. But it is included, it is real, and it covers you throughout the trip.Step 6: Returning the campervanYou receive a text message the day before your return to confirm the time. Arrive at the agreed time.When you return, you unload first. Then the campervan is inspected together with a member of the team you are present for the whole check, and nothing happens out of sight. If there is no damage, the security deposit is released. If there is minor damage, it is discussed at that point.A few days later, we send a personal thank-you email. If the deposit is being returned, it is confirmed in that email. There is also a link to leave a review. No obligation, but it genuinely matters to a small business, and we read every one.What is inside the campervanEvery hire includes:Fully equipped kitchen: hob, oven, grill, fridge, freezer, crockery, glasses, cutlery, pots and pansA hot showerA private toiletThe main sleeping area12V power inverter for charging phones and devicesCentral heatingCab air conditioningWhat you need to bring:FoodPersonal toiletriesClothesBed linenThe question everyone asks: is it hard to drive?Shorter than you think to get used to. Most of our fleet is automatic, which makes a significant difference on Irish roads though it is a mix, so do check when you book if this matters to you. Width awareness takes a day. After that, most customers report it feels normal.The one thing worth knowing: in Connemara, Kerry and Donegal, some roads are single-track with passing places. You slow down, one of you pulls in, the other passes, everyone waves. It is not stressful once you accept it as the pace of the west of Ireland.Getting startedBrowse our full fleet to choose the right campervan for your group. If you are picking up from our Greystones depot and arriving from Dublin Airport, the Dublin Airport pickup guide has the full directions and journey time. Our FAQ page has answers to the most common pre-hire questions.If you are still unsure about anything, call us. First-timer questions are what Joe and Christopher answer most days, and they are genuinely good at it.Browse Our Full FleetThe post First Time Hiring a Campervan in Ireland? Here Is Everything You Need to Know (2026) appeared first on Craic N Campers.

There is a particular kind of weekend that starts on Friday evening, involves a short drive out of the city, waking up somewhere completely different on Saturday morning, and arriving home relaxed on Sunday. A campervan makes that possible in a way that hotels and Airbnbs do not. You decide when to stop. You stay somewhere you could not book.Our Greystones depot is 45 minutes from Dublin City on the M11, which means you can collect a van on a Friday afternoon and be genuinely away before the evening is over. These five routes are all under three hours from Greystones, and all are done regularly by customers who pick up from us and come back with stories.Campervan hire near Dublin AirportRoute 1: The Wicklow Mountains and Valley (45 minutes)This is the route for anyone who wants to be somewhere beautiful with almost no driving. Head inland from Greystones on the R755 through Newtownmountkennedy and into the Vale of Avoca. The Military Road over the mountains from Kilmacanogue is one of the most dramatic short drives in the country. You pass Powerscourt Waterfall, cross open bog at Glencree, and drop down into the Wicklow Gap.Camping options: Glendalough Valley is the natural anchor. The campsite at Glendalough is well-suited to campervans and the monastic site at dawn, before the tour groups arrive, is one of those sights that stays with you. Alternatively, park up in the Vale of Avoca and walk the Meetings of the Waters.Journey time from Greystones: 45 minutes to Glendalough.Route 2: The Wexford Coast (1 hour 45 minutes)Take the N11 south, past Gorey and Enniscorthy, and follow the signs for Courtown or Rosslare. The south Wexford coast is underrated: sandy beaches, quiet roads, and campsites that work well for a two-night stop. Curracloe Beach, which stretches for 15 kilometres of unbroken sand, comes up in customer reviews from people who made the trip.Camping options: Curracloe Beach area has good campsite options for campervans. Rosslare has facilities and is a natural base for exploring the Hook Peninsula.Journey time from Greystones: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.For a full guide to the southeast Ireland campervan routes in this region, see our southeast Ireland by campervan guide.Route 3: Kilkenny and the River Barrow (2 hours)Drive south-west via the M9 and you reach Kilkenny in under two hours. This is a different kind of break: medieval city, real pubs, a castle worth walking around. The River Barrow south of Kilkenny has quiet camping spots and the towpath is a good walk or cycle.Camping options: Nore Valley Park near Bennettsbridge is a popular base for a Kilkenny visit and has good motorhome facilities. The area around Graiguenamanagh along the Barrow is quieter and beautiful.Journey time from Greystones: just under 2 hours.Route 4: Waterford and the Copper Coast (2 hours 30 minutes)Continue south past Kilkenny on the M9 and you reach Waterford in two and a half hours. The Copper Coast, the stretch of coastline between Tramore and Dungarvan, is a UNESCO Geopark and one of the genuinely undervisited stretches of Irish coastline. The cliffs, coves and copper-era mining landscape are unlike anywhere else in the country.Camping options: Dunmore East has a campsite with views over the harbour. Tramore is a larger base with good facilities. For smaller, wilder spots, the Copper Coast road itself has several layby areas where you can stop overnight.Journey time from Greystones: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.Route 5: The Wicklow Way South to Arklow (1 hour 30 minutes)Hug the coast from Greystones south through Brittas Bay, one of the finest beaches in Leinster, and continue to Arklow and beyond. Brittas Bay is popular in summer but the campsite there is well-managed and works well for campervans. From Arklow you can continue south or double back through the inland Wicklow landscape.Camping options: Brittas Bay area has the main Leinster coastal campsite. Arklow itself has additional options.Journey time from Greystones: 1 hour 30 minutes to Brittas Bay.A note on what to bring for a 48-hour breakYou do not need to pack much differently from a longer trip. The van has everything you need for cooking and sleeping: hob, oven, fridge, crockery, bedding if you add it as an extra. For a weekend break, most customers bring a bag of fresh food for Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast, and eat out one meal. Dogs are welcome on our pet-friendly hire. See our pet-friendly campervan hire page for details.The online check-in arrives two days before your pickup, so by the time you collect on Friday, most of the admin is already done. You can be on the road within 30 minutes of arriving at the depot.Booking a weekend breakWeekend hire is available throughout the year. Shoulder season (April, May, September and October) gives you quieter roads, better prices, and the best of Irish weather without the August crowds. Among campervan regulars, September in Connemara or Kerry is consistently rated better than August in almost every way.Check our current offers and available dates on the booking page, or view our full fleet to choose the right van for your trip.Campervan holiday offersThe post Weekend Campervan Breaks from Dublin: 5 Routes Under 3 Hours appeared first on Craic N Campers.

There is a reasonable argument that dogs have the best campervan holidays. They wake you up at 6am to go outside, which means you catch the light on whatever coastal road or forest track you are parked on. They have a reason to stop in every place that smells interesting, which turns out to be everywhere in Ireland. And they make you choose camping spots that most people with hotel bookings never find.A significant number of our customers hire specifically because they want to bring their dog, and cannot find a hire company that welcomes them without a significant surcharge or a complicated insurance clause. Our fleet is pet-friendly, the process is straightforward, and dogs are genuinely welcome.Here is what you need to know to plan the trip.Pet-Friendly Campervan HireWhich campervans are best for dogsThe honest answer is that almost any van in our fleet works well, depending on the size of your dog and how many people are travelling view our full fleet to find the right fit.For couples with one or two dogs, the V66 and V69 are compact enough to handle easily on Irish roads but have proper sleeping areas, good storage, and enough floor space for a medium dog to stretch out. Both are popular with couples who travel with a dog as a regular third passenger.For families or larger dogs, the 4-berth Dethleffs or Sunlight A68 gives more room: under-seat storage for a dog bed, easier movement around the van when parked, and more space in the cab area. The 6-berth A72 and A70 are genuinely spacious and suit larger dogs or multiple dogs without any real restriction.All vans are cleaned to a thorough standard between hires. If your dog sleeps on the seat or on the bed, bring a cover. If there is any dog hair or dirt beyond normal wear, there may be an additional cleaning charge. This is listed clearly in the rental agreement.Where to go in Ireland with a dogMost of Irelands best campervan routes are naturally dog-friendly. The beaches, mountains, forests and coastal paths that make this country worth exploring are almost entirely accessible with a dog on a lead.Wild Atlantic Way: The west coast is ideal. Dogs are welcome on virtually every beach along the WAW outside of specific restricted areas in peak summer. Achill Island, Connemaras dog beach at Dogs Bay, the beaches around Clifden, Sligos north coast at Rosses Point, and the Donegal beaches around Bundoran and Dunfanaghy are all genuinely excellent. One couple who bring their dog on every trip called the WAW with a dog the best holiday they had ever had.Wicklow and the South East: The Wicklow Mountains National Park allows dogs on leads on all trails. Glendalough is accessible. Brittas Bay has beach access for dogs outside peak season restrictions. The Wexford coast, particularly Curracloe, is dog-friendly year-round.Kerry and Clare: The beaches at Inch Strand, Maharees and around Dingle are generally dog-friendly. The Burren in Clare is walk-on-lead country and extraordinary terrain for a dog who wants interesting ground.Forests and mountain tracks: Coillte forests across Ireland allow dogs on leads. Killarney National Park has specific dog trails. The Glenveagh National Park in Donegal has walk-in access for dogs in parts of the estate.Dog-friendly campsitesMost campsites in Ireland open all year accept dogs with advance notice, and many are enthusiastic about it. A few things worth knowing before you book:Most sites ask that dogs are kept on leads within the campsite at all times. Some sites have a limit on the number of dogs per pitch. A small number of sites do not accept dogs in peak summer, so always call ahead.Campsites that have come up consistently in customer feedback as good for dogs include Lough Key Forest Park in Roscommon (convenient for customers collecting from our Roscommon depot), Connemara Caravan and Camping Park at Letterfrack, Bayview Caravan Park at Achill Sound, and Nore Valley Park in Kilkenny.For wild or free camping, where you pull off the road and stay somewhere quiet, dogs are an advantage. They give you a reason to walk whatever ground you are parked on, and the spots that suit this kind of camping are generally remote enough that nobody minds.What to pack for your dogThe van has everything you need. What to bring for your dog:Lead and collar with up-to-date ID tagFood and water bowls (or collapsible versions)Enough food for the trip with a small surplusDog bed or blanket. Something familiar helps dogs settle in a new space.Poo bags (Irish countryside, please)Any medication or regular treatmentsCover for the van seating if your dog tends to climb on furnitureThe fridge keeps wet food fresh. There is storage under the seats and in the overhead lockers. Most customers find the van has more than enough space for dog gear even on a longer trip.Booking a dog-friendly hireJust let us know you are bringing a dog when you book, by phone or in the booking notes online. There is no additional hire charge for bringing a well-behaved dog. Our pet-friendly campervan hire page has the full details of what is covered, what is expected, and how we handle the deposit for pet hires.Our pet-friendly fleet is available from both our Roscommon and Greystones depots. If you collect from our Greystones depot, the Wicklow coast and mountains are on your doorstep from the first evening. If you are collecting from our campervan hire in Roscommon depot, you are 45 minutes from the start of some of the best dog walking in the country at Lough Key Forest Park, and less than two hours from the west coast beaches.Campervan holiday offersThe post Dog-Friendly Campervan Holidays in Ireland appeared first on Craic N Campers.

If you are flying into Dublin and planning a campervan trip around Ireland, the process is simpler than most people expect. Our Greystones depot is 45 minutes from Dublin Airport on a clear run, and picking up from there rather than trying to find a hire company in the city itself is genuinely more straightforward.This guide covers everything you need to know: how to get from Dublin Airport to our depot, what happens when you arrive, what to bring, and where to go on your first night.Campervan hire near Dublin AirportGetting from Dublin Airport to our Greystones depotOur depot is at Knight Park, Charlesland, Greystones, Co. Wicklow (postcode A63 WW87).From Dublin Airport, the most practical route is: take the M50 southbound towards Bray and Greystones, exit at Junction 14 (Bray North / Greystones), follow the signs for Greystones Town via the R761, and continue through Greystones Town towards Charlesland. The journey is around 45 minutes in normal traffic, a little longer during Dublin commuter hours (7-9am and 5-7pm on weekdays). If you are arriving on a weekend morning, you will likely be with us in 40 minutes.You can get an Uber or taxi from the airport directly to the depot for around 40-50. There is also a DART train from the Airport Bus stop at Spencer Dock (short Aircoach ride from arrivals) to Greystones Station, and the depot is a short taxi from there.What to bringYou do not need much beyond what you are already carrying. A few things worth having ready:Your driving licence. You will need the original, not a photo. If you completed our online check-in before arrival, you will already have uploaded a copy, but we check the physical licence at pickup.Your booking confirmation, either on your phone or printed.If you are bringing a dog, let us know in advance. Our fleet is pet-friendly and we are happy to accommodate well-behaved dogs.Payment for any extras you have added (table and chairs, bed linen) if you have not already paid online. Most customers sort this in the check-in email two days before pickup.What happens when you arriveChristopher or another member of the team will meet you at the depot. Plan for about 30 minutes for the full handover. It is thorough but not complicated. We will:Walk you through the van: how the gas works, how to set up the sleeping areas, how the heating operates, where the water connections are, how to dump waste at campsites.Go through the rental agreement and confirm your return date and time.Take the security deposit. You will have already chosen your deposit option in the check-in email (2,000, 1,000, or 500, all fully refundable) so this takes a moment.Point you in the right direction. Christopher is happy to recommend a first-night campsite or route based on where you are heading.By the time you leave, you will know the van well enough to feel comfortable. Most people are surprised how quickly it all makes sense.What is included in your hireFull 24-hour breakdown cover across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK. Included in the price, not an extra charge.Full gas cylinder. Fresh water in the tank. Clean bedding if you have opted for that extra. A full kitchen setup: hob, oven, fridge, freezer, crockery and utensils. Hot shower. Private toilet area. 12V power inverter for charging phones and electronics wherever you are parked.You bring your personal gear, food, and anything specific to your trip.View our full fleetWhere to go on your first nightFrom Greystones you have several good options within 90 minutes:Head south along the coast through Wicklow and Arklow towards Wexford. There are excellent campsites near Courtown and Rosslare.Head west over the Wicklow Mountains on the Military Road. It is spectacular scenery and a memorable first drive. Stop at a campsite near Laragh or Rathdrum.Head north-west towards Kildare and onwards to the Midlands if you are making for Roscommon or Galway on your first day.If you want to do the Wild Atlantic Way, most customers leave Greystones and head straight for Galway on day one, stopping somewhere around Athlone or Ballinasloe overnight. You will be well into Connemara by the next morning.Returning the vanReturn is the reverse of pickup. Arrive at the agreed time. We will ask you to agree a return time when you collect. We check the van together. Empty the waste, top up the water if possible, and bring it back broadly as you found it. Christopher does a full check with you present, and if everything is in order, your deposit is released the same day.Planning your routeWe are happy to help with route planning. Christopher at the Greystones depot and Joe at our Roscommon depot both know the Irish road network from years of customer conversations. If you want suggestions for a 7-day route, a weekend break, or a trip built around specific areas, just ask when you arrive or drop us an email before you travel.The whole of Ireland is genuinely accessible from Greystones. The west coast is under three hours. The southwest is four. The north is three and a half. You have more flexibility than most people realise when they start planning.For more answers, visit our FAQ page.Campervan holiday offersThe post Campervan Hire Near Dublin Airport: Your Complete Pickup Guide appeared first on Craic N Campers.