Students/Young Travellers

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 

Most of the major car rental companies have desks at airports, ferry terminals and cities across Ireland. Generally, these companies do not rent cars to drivers under 21. It is advisable to book in advance, especially if you are travelling during the high season, as it is generally cheaper.

For insurance reasons you should advise the car rental company if you intend travelling between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

For more information, check out www.carrentalcouncil.ie or www.bvrla.co.uk

Studying and working in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

USIT (www.usit.ie) 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 programmes, 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.