Dublin is small and largely flat in the centre. The basics for getting around with a rental, and what to expect.
Hailing on the street works in the city centre. App-based booking is more reliable: Free Now and Uber both operate in Dublin. Most taxis can carry a folded wheelchair in the boot. For a non-folding chair, book a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) in advance.
Tip: when booking via app, look for the 'Wheelchair' or 'Access' vehicle option. Allow extra time at busy hours (Friday and Saturday evenings).
Dublin's light rail. Two lines: Red (east-west) and Green (north-south through the city centre). Step-free boarding at every stop. Trams arrive every 4–10 minutes during the day.
Tip: tap a Leap Card (or contactless card) on the validator at the stop before boarding. Don't tap on the tram itself.
The DART runs along the coast, north and south of the city. Useful for trips to Howth, Dún Laoghaire or Bray. Most stations are step-free; a few smaller ones need a few minutes' notice for a portable ramp.
Tip: Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) recommends 30 minutes' notice for ramp assistance. Book at irishrail.ie/accessibility.
Most buses are low-floor with retractable ramps. The driver lowers the bus on request. The wheelchair space is mid-bus, opposite the door.
Tip: pay with a Leap Card or contactless card; cash isn't accepted on most routes anymore.
Dublin Airport is 30–40 minutes from the city centre by road. Aircoach and Airlink coaches run frequent direct services to the city; both have wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Taxis from the rank cost roughly €30–€45 to most central locations.
Tip: when booking your equipment, give us your flight number and arrival time. We can have everything at your hotel before you land.
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