Best Time to Visit

Irish landscapes are at their best in Summer, when everything is green, the days are longer, the temperatures are mild, and rain is less frequent. Of course, this means Summer is peak season, with higher prices and less opportunities for solitude. Winter is perfect to visit the area on a budget and avoid crowds of tourists, but it's not ideal if you're interested in outdoor activities. It might be worth it to choose Spring or Autumn for your visit: you'll have some of the benefits of Summer, but avoid most of its inconveniences. Influenced by the Gulf Stream, Ireland has a mild temperature climate with summer temperatures generally ranging from 14 to 16 degrees Celsius(60-70 Fahrenheit). The temperatures are generally around 10 degrees Celsius (50 degree Fahrenheit) in Spring and Autumn and between 4 and 7 degrees Celsius (30-40 degrees Fahrenheit) in Winter.

Passport / Visa

Citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) and Switzerland can enter Ireland without a visa. Citizens of a further 56 countries, including many in the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and more are also visa-exempt. A short-stay visa waiver programme allows visitors of certain nationalities to enter Ireland visa-free if they are in possession of a UK type "C" visa, and have gone through initial immigration clearance in the UK. Holders of a Residence Card of a family member of a Union citizen, or of a red United Nations laissez-passer also enjoy a visa exemption. For those who do need a visa, one should be applied for in advance via an Irish embassy or consulate closest to them. Some nationalities also require a transit visa, even if they do not plan to leave the airport en route to their final destination. Check whether you need a visa, and what prerequisites and fees may apply: www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/check-irish-visa

Airport

Air access is available through Kerry International Airport, often called Farranfore Airport as it is located in Farranfore around 15km from Killarney. Cork International Airport (100km from Killarney) is easily accessible by bus or train. Bus Eireann operates a bus service to and from Killarney bus station, which takes about twenty minutes. Check: www.buseireann.ie for more details. Taxis are available outside the terminal and take about fifteen minutes to reach the centre of Killarney.

• Web:

  kerryairport.ie/website/

• Address:

  Kerry Airport, Farranfore, County Kerry

• Phone:

  +353 66 976 4644

Public transport

For information on bus times, tickets and prices go to www.buseireann.ie For information on rail services go to www.irishrail.ie.

Taxi

You'll find many taxis in the streets. Here are a few contacts. Mid Kerry Cabs & Tours +353 87 258 2040 Dingle cabs +353 87 660 2323 Killarney Tour and Taxi Services +353 85 280 3333

Driving

If you intend to rent a car when you’re in Ireland, make sure to familiarise yourself with the Irish road rules. In particular pay attention to the speed limits: 120km on motorways; 100km on national roads; 80km on regional and local roads; 50km in a built-up area.