Most of the main towns and cities in Ireland, like Dublin, Limerick and Galway, are, for the most part, wonderfully walkable. You will, at times, need to use public transport, but a car is by no means necessary.
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The best way to get around Galway is by foot. There are lots of tiny streets and pedestrian-only areas, so it's easy to get anywhere within the central business district on your own two feet. Another convenient, inexpensive option is the city's bike-share program.
This coastal town is a charming mixture of historical landmarks and a modern atmosphere. Wandering down cobblestone streets with background music coming from every corner, it's easy to lose your heart to Galway. While many people only spend a day here, I do recommend a full two days in Galway.
Galway might be Ireland's most charming city: compact, walkable and filled to the brim with independent shops and restaurants that walk the fine line between cool and kitsch.
Is Galway too touristy? Galway is popular for tourists, both Irish and international. Like any popular city, it has its peak touristy times. July is the most popular month to visit tourists.
Head out on this 1.4-mile loop trail near Galway, County Galway. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
The travel time from Galway to Dublin is about 3h, although the fastest bus will take 2h 19m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 115 miles (184 km) that separate the two cities.
U.S. citizens are permitted to drive in Ireland for the duration of a visit up to 12 months as a tourist. If you wish to apply for an International Permit for use during your visit you can apply through the AAA in the U.S. – you can find more information here .
When it comes to tipping taxi drivers in Ireland, there's no strict rule. However, it's common practice to round up the fare to the nearest euro as a token of gratitude for their service. So, when you reach your destination, you can simply say, “Keep the change!” — easy as pie.
Public Transport / Bus Eireann to the CliffsIreland's national public transport company (Bus ?ireann) operates services from Galway City to Ennis which stops at the Cliffs of Moher en route. This is the ?local bus? which stops 18 times along the way and takes about 2.5 hours each way.