If you’re heading to Temple Bar from your hotel, or need to get to the airport without the usual taxi-rank lottery, this is a clean and private way to do it. Your chauffeur meets you at your hotel reception, handles the luggage, and takes care of the journey from there. You’re not watching the meter, you’re not sharing with strangers, and all fees and taxes are already included in the price.
For smaller groups, travel is in a Mercedes E220 Executive Class - comfortable for up to 2 passengers with luggage. If you’re travelling with a larger group, a Mercedes V-Class is available and takes up to 5 passengers with luggage, though it can’t fit more than one golf bag. All vehicles and chauffeurs are fully licensed and insured under Irish Government Transport Authority regulations.
Temple Bar itself sits right on the south bank of the Liffey, about 30 to 40 minutes from the airport depending on traffic. It’s the kind of neighbourhood that rewards arriving without a headache.
This is a private transfer, conducted in English. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and public transport alternatives are available nearby if needed. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Pick your vehicle for your group size. The E220 is ideal for 1 to 2 passengers with luggage. If you’re a group of 3 to 5, the V-Class is the right call - just note the one-golf-bag limit if you’re coming from a golf trip. Let the operator know your party size and luggage when you book.
Temple Bar is best approached on foot for the local bit. The neighbourhood is pedestrianised in key areas, so your chauffeur will drop you at the closest point to your accommodation. Once you’re settled, everything in that part of the city - the quays, Dame Street, Grafton Street - is walkable.
For the return to the airport, timing is everything. Dublin Airport can get congested on Friday evenings and during busy travel periods. If your flight is before 9am, your chauffeur will advise on departure time, but a general rule is to allow at least 90 minutes from central Dublin.
The city changes as you cross the Liffey. On the drive in from the airport, you’ll come down through Drumcondra and into the north inner city before crossing the river. It’s worth looking out - Dublin’s quays are a good introduction to the shape of the city before you get into exploring it.