Getting around Dublin without a car is easy. The compact city is well served by an efficient network of buses, trams and trains that connect the city and the suburbs.
No more than a few square kilometers, the flat city center is highly walkable and cyclable too, with public bike-sharing schemes making bicycles accessible to everyone. Comfortable shoes and rain gear are a smart choice at any time of year.
Dublin is easy to get around on foot and is becoming increasingly pedestrian-friendly, with several new car-free zones. It's easy to walk between many of the major tourist attractions thanks to the city's compact size and flat terrain, as well as the dozen or so central bridges that criss-cross the River Liffey, connecting the north and south sides of this vibrant capital.
A growing network of bike lanes and cycle paths has made Dublin more accessible to those who prefer to explore on two wheels, although nervous cyclists may find some motorists less respectful than they should be.
The city hosts several popular bike-sharing schemes, allowing you to sign-up, hop on and pedal your way across town and further afield. You can pick up a bicycle anywhere you spot one and drop it off at another point throughout the city.
NOW dublinbikes is the most prolific operator, with 1600 grey bikes parked at 115 designated bike stations around the city. Easy and affordable, the first 30 minutes are always free, after which you’ll be charged a small fee based on the length of your journey. One-day and three-day tickets are available, as well as an annual subscription for unlimited usage, and the bikes must be returned to one of the official bike stations.
Dublin also has two stationless bike schemes, Moby and Bleeper, that use smartphone and GPS technology to allow you to hire a bike from anywhere you spot one and drop it off at any bike rack on public property within the operating zone. Download the relevant app, enter a few details to register your account, and you can unlock a bike with your phone. All available bikes can be viewed and unlocked within the app with bikes available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Moby also offers electric bikes, and several e-bike schemes operate throughout the wider suburbs too, including Tier in north county Dublin and ESB bikes in 14 commuter locations. E-bikes can be hired through their dedicated apps.
There are plenty of places to park your bike throughout the city, but always check it’s thoroughly locked as bike theft is a problem in Dublin. Avoid leaving it on the street overnight as even the toughest lock can be broken.
A fleet of bright yellow Dublin Bus doubledeckers plies Dublin’s streets, connecting most parts of the city center to the outer suburbs through a network of over
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