Rental cars in Dublin from $34

If your trip to Dublin is all sorted out but your itinerary is looking a little empty, we can give you a few hints and tips.Your pals back home will be green-eyed with envy when they see all the incredible photos of you at Ha' Penny Bridge and Dublin Castle. And after they've finished hearing about all the epic experiences you had while at Trinity College and St. Stephen's Green, they'll be racing to book their own vacation to Dublin!You'll have to roll out of bed early if you're planning to check out all the interesting attractions that this place has to offer. The Book of Kells and Brown Thomas Flagship Store are no-brainers. O'Connell Bridge and Gaiety Theatre shouldn't be missed either.Plan a stop at Croke Park. It's one sight you'll usually find on travelers' to-do lists. If you still have space on your schedule, O'Connell Street and Grafton Street will keep you entertained as well.

There's nothing quite like opening the car window and feeling the salty air in your hair while you're cruising by the seaside. Pack some food and spend a few hours having fun in the sun at one of the gorgeous beaches near Dublin. Top options include:

• Sandymount Beach (3 miles away).
• Dollymount Beach (5 miles away).
• Seapoint Beach (5 miles away).

Networking and chatting with lots of different people can be exhausting. So if you're in Dublin on a work-related trip, you'll be glad to hear that there are some fantastic places to kick back and relax near these convention centers:

• The Convention Centre Dublin (1 mile away).
• National Show Centre (7 miles away).