Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Belfast:
Belfast International Airport (BFS)—tel. 028/9448-4848,
www.belfastairport.com
; George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)—tel. 028/9093-9093,
Dublin Car-Rental Agencies
Avis:
35-39 Old Kilmainham Road, tel. 021/428-1111, airport tel. 01/605-7500,
Hertz:
151 South Circular Road, tel. 01/676-7476, airport tel. 01/844-5466,
www.hertz.ie
Budget:
151 Lower Drumcondra Road, tel. 01/837-9611, central reservations tel. 09066/
27711, airport tel. 01/844-5150,
www.budget.ie
Europcar:
2 Haddington Road, tel. 01/614-2888, airport tel. 01/812-0410,
It's useful to get online periodically as you travel—to confirm trip plans, check train or
bus schedules, get weather forecasts, catch up on email, blog or post photos from your
trip, or call folks back home (explained earlier, under “Calling over the Internet”).
Your Mobile Device:
The majority of accommodations in Ireland offer Wi-Fi, as do
many cafés, making it easy for you to get online with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Access is often free, but sometimes there's a fee. At hotels that charge for a certain number
of hours, save money by logging in and out of your account on an as-needed basis. You
should be able to stretch a two-hour Wi-Fi pass over a stay of a day or two.
Some hotel rooms and Internet cafés have high-speed Internet jacks that you can plug
into with an Ethernet cable.
Public Internet Terminals:
Many accommodations offer a computer in the lobby with
Internet access for guests. If you ask politely, smaller places may let you sit at their desk
for a few minutes just to check your email. If your hotelier doesn't have access, ask to be
directed to the nearest place to get online.
Security:
Whether you're accessing the Internet with your own device or at a public
terminal, using a shared network or computer comes with the potential for increased secur-
ity risks. If you're not convinced a connection is secure, avoid accessing any sites (such as
online banking) that could be vulnerable to fraud.
