Dublin
Arrive, settle in and explore the compact historic centre on foot.
Ireland road trip
7 Day Ireland Itinerary
A practical first-time circuit linking Dublin, Ireland’s Ancient East, Killarney and the Atlantic coast without changing accommodation every night.
Duration7 days / 6 nights
Start and finishDublin
Best suited toFirst-time visitors
TransportCar or EV
Route overview
A memorable loop at a manageable pace.
This itinerary prioritises strong regional bases over daily hotel changes. Driving times in Ireland can be longer than distances suggest, particularly on scenic roads, so each day leaves room for meals, short walks and unexpected stops.
It is a planning framework rather than a booking guarantee. Check seasonal opening hours, ferry schedules, road conditions and accommodation before travel.
Day by day
Your 7-day driving plan.
Open the linked county guides for landmarks, local maps, outdoor stays and nearby islands.
Wicklow and Kilkenny
Travel through Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains before an evening in Kilkenny.
Kilkenny to Killarney
Make this the longest transfer day and arrive in time for an evening around Killarney.
Ring of Kerry
Use the same Killarney base for a full loop with viewpoints and short walks.
Kerry to Clare
Travel north via Bunratty Castle and settle in coastal Clare.
Cliffs, Burren and Galway
Visit the Cliffs of Moher, continue through the Burren and finish in Galway City.
Galway to Dublin
Return east via Clonmacnoise, keeping extra time for your flight or final night.
Take it with you
Download the route or make it your own.
Download a numbered route map and a day-by-day visitor guide, with suggested visit times, practical stop notes and links to current navigation. Custom routes include reviewed notes where available and optional EV charging suggestions.
7 daysComplete Ireland driving route
Dublin City → Glendalough Monastic Site, Wicklow → Kilkenny City → Killarney, Kerry → Ring of Kerry, Kerry → Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Clare → Cliffs of Moher, Clare → Galway City → Clonmacnoise, Offaly → Dublin City
View route details
- Dublin City
- Glendalough Monastic Site, Wicklow
- Kilkenny City
- Killarney, Kerry
- Ring of Kerry, Kerry
- Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Clare
- Cliffs of Moher, Clare
- Galway City
- Clonmacnoise, Offaly
- Dublin City
Live routing may adjust the precise road used. Always follow local signs and current road-safety advice.
Creates one all-day entry for each itinerary day. You can edit times after importing it.
Build your own Ireland itinerary
Change the start, destination and route points, or add EV charging to your plan.
Before you drive
Small decisions make the journey easier.
Book sensible bases
Stay two nights in Kerry and avoid packing up every morning.
Protect the final day
Do not plan a long scenic detour before an international flight. Add a final Dublin night when timings are tight.
Plan for an EV
Use the custom builder’s EV option, then confirm connector compatibility and live availability in your charging-network app.
Keep it flexible
Atlantic weather changes quickly. Swap outdoor and indoor stops rather than forcing the original schedule.