Bus rental in Ireland
8Rental provides coach hire in Ireland with a professional local driver for groups of 19 to 80 passengers. Groups book us for a day at the Cliffs of Moher or the Ring of Kerry, and for week-long tours along the Wild Atlantic Way.
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Bus with driver in Ireland from midi coaches to double deckers
Bus rental in Ireland from us means a chauffeured coach, a vehicle that comes with its own licensed driver, matched to your group size and luggage. You send the itinerary and the passenger count, and a fixed quote usually comes back within a few hours.
The fleet runs in 5 sizes.
- Mercedes Sprinters for 16 to 19 passengers
- Midi coaches for up to 29
- Standard coaches for up to 49
- Executive coaches for up to 57
- Double deckers for 80 or more
Every vehicle is under 5 years old and meets the Euro 6 emission standard, the current EU limit for diesel engines. Each coach also passes the annual CVRT, the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test.
Mercedes-Benz, Setra, MAN and Volvo coaches carry reclining seats, climate control, WiFi and USB charging, with an onboard toilet on most models. When you rent a bus in Ireland, one coordinator confirms pickup points and books coach parking, then answers the phone on the day.
Coach hire in Ireland compared with self-drive minibuses and scheduled coaches
A self-drive minibus with more than 8 passenger seats needs a category D1 minibus license in Ireland, and rental desks usually add a minimum driver age of 25. Few visiting groups hold that license, and whoever volunteers to drive spends the day watching narrow coastal roads instead of the view.
A charter bus in Ireland with a driver removes both problems. Our drivers hold a category D license and a Driver CPC card, the Certificate of Professional Competence, kept valid with 35 hours of training every 5 years. The tachograph, the onboard unit that records driving time, keeps every shift inside the EU limit of 9 hours at the wheel, with a 45-minute break after 4.5 hours.
Scheduled coach services run to a timetable between fixed stops, so a group with 40 suitcases changes vehicles at least once and waits between connections. A charter bus in Ireland collects passengers at the hotel door and waits at every site. The 49-seat coach also replaces about 12 taxis, and one invoice replaces a dozen receipts to reconcile.
Corporate bus hire for business travel and tours
The Wild Atlantic Way runs more than 2,500 kilometers along the west coast, and most groups cover it in 5 to 7 days. On our tour bus in Ireland the same driver stays all week and loads the groups luggage while they finish breakfast.
Roads shape the sightseeing day. The Ring of Kerry is a 179-kilometer loop that takes 6 to 8 hours with stops, and coaches drive it counterclockwise by convention, so no 2 buses meet head-on in a narrow pass.
Corporate bus hire in Ireland runs on a different clock. Conference shuttles loop between the hotels and the venue every 20 minutes, and delegates reach the airport in time for the evening flight.
Incentive groups head for a whiskey distillery or a seaside golf course, and with coach hire in Ireland nobody drives after the tasting. School tours and sports teams get the same coordinator, with pickups set around the game or the timetable.
A local tip from our drivers. Reach the Cliffs of Moher before 10 AM and the paths above the 214-meter drop are almost empty, which leaves room for the group photo.
Our bus fleet in Ireland
Setra S 515HD
Large Coach
Mercedes Sprinter
Midi Coach
Double Decker Coach
How to rent a bus in Ireland with one fixed all-inclusive quote
Every quote for bus hire in Ireland arrives with everything below already included.
- Driver
- Fuel
- Highway tolls
- Coach parking
- Insurance
Nothing is added on arrival, and the driver never asks the group for cash at a toll plaza.
Lead time depends on the season. Between May and September, coaches across Ireland fill quickly, so 6 to 8 weeks ahead is sensible for a 57-seat executive coach. Outside the peak months, bus rental is usually confirmed within 48 hours, and last-minute requests are welcome when a bus is free.
On the day the driver arrives 15 minutes before departure with the route already loaded. A dedicated account manager stays reachable by phone 24/7, so a delayed flight or a changed pickup point gets handled in one call rather than a chain of emails.
We received the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. Wheelchair accessible coaches and luggage trailers for sports equipment are available on request.
Request your quote for coach hire in Ireland today, and we'll come back with a vehicle matched to your group and its luggage.
