Young people / teenagers

Student ID cards

Some attractions and travel options offer a reduced student rate/admission charge on the presentation of a valid student ID card. Always state that you have a valid student ID when making bookings before you arrive.

Car rental age requirements and restrictions 

Republic of Ireland 

Drivers under 25 must have held their full licence for at least 24 months prior to the date of pick up. The minimum age to rent a vehicle is 21 years. Drivers under 25 (ie, drivers aged 21, 22, 23 or 24) are subject to an insurance surcharge of €25 per day. All drivers under 25 are liable for the first €1,200 of damage to the car (excess). The surcharge is paid when collecting the car and is not included in the quoted price.

The minimum age to be a named driver in a minivan, minibus or luxury car rental is 25 years.

Northern Ireland 

To rent a car in Northern Ireland, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for two years. Drivers age 23 and under and over the age of 70 may incur an additional fee locally. 

Studying and working in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

USIT is the Irish student and youth travel service, with 22 travel offices located all over the island of Ireland. The Work in Ireland program is based in Dublin. 

USIT co-sponsors the Work in Ireland Program and also organise  various study programs, including the Irish Studies Summer School at Trinity College and the Ireland in Europe Summer School. USIT also runs budget accommodation centres in Dublin, Cork and Galway. 

USIT specialises in educational and special interest travel, arranging and designing summer schools and study tours for universities and educational groups visiting Ireland. If you are interested in developing a programme specific to your academic needs in Ireland, please email incoming.ireland@usit.ie.