Car rental at Cork Airport from $26/day

Hyundai i30

or similar SMALL

$28/day

Opel Insignia

or similar MEDIUM

$40/day

Ford Ka

or similar SMALL

$30/day

Nissan Juke

or similar SUV

$37/day

Nissan Qashqai

or similar SUV

$43/day

Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

If you’re looking at car hire at Cork Airport, then you’ll find plenty of options for rental companies that can offer competitive rates. Renting a car is a popular choice with tourists especially with the accessibility of the airport from Cork city and surrounding areas such as Blarney Castle just north of the city, Ballycotton on the south coast and various other picturesque places along the coast. You can access major roads such as the N27 into Cork’s centre, which takes around 15min to drive, while the N22, N25, N28, N40 and N71 roads are all comfortable drives to surrounding towns, coastal and rural areas.
If you’re thinking of travelling around the southern coast of Ireland without any issues, then car hire at Cork Airport is the perfect way. In Cork and its surrounding areas, renting a car has several advantages over using public transport, especially as local transport links tend to become less frequent and less reliable away from the city. If you want to get away from the city and experience the stunning views that this area has to offer, then having a rental car is essential. It allows you the time to explore the region without having to wait for connecting buses or trains to more rural sites.
Cork Airport car hire is a very straightforward process. Once you’ve collected your luggage you will find all the various car hire companies in the arrivals area where all the desks are located. Once you’ve signed everything and been given the keys, your car will only be a short 3–5min walk away from the airport building. To help with a speedy service, make sure to book your car in advance of your flights through KAYAK; that way you’ll get a better price and you’ll be on your way much faster.
When renting a vehicle, be mindful that companies that offer car hire at Cork Airport may have different policies in place regarding the time the car needs to be returned. To make sure you avoid incurring any additional charges, remember to check the company policy prior to booking. You may find that some policies are more flexible than others, like that of Avis which has 24h drop-off service, while others such as Hertz, Budget and SIXT all require you to contact them directly to request an out-of-hours drop-off. Also keep in mind your company’s office hours, as each company differs from the other.
Book your car hire at Cork Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

What documents do I need to hire a car at Cork Airport?
To finalise your rental agreement, you must provide a valid driving licence, your passport and a credit or debit card to process payment if you haven’t prepaid. In addition, if you booked your vehicle online prior to your arrival, you must present your booking confirmation. Note that some companies may require additional proof of your home address, so it is advised you double-check the rental company’s policy.
What additional services do car hire companies offer at Cork Airport?
There are various additional services that car hire companies at Cork Airport offer. If you want to keep your carbon emissions down, hybrid cars are available to rent through Europcar. Other extras include Roadside Assistance Plus services, which are offered by Avis and Budget in addition to help should you lose your keys or experience a flat battery and other possible unfortunate scenarios. Various companies offer insurance that includes a collision damage waiver and theft coverage, as well as unlimited mileage but make sure to check this prior to booking. Payless provide can supply an excellent rate with the same coverage; check out their deals through KAYAK.
What types of vehicles are available when hiring a car at Cork Airport?
As there are a lot of car hire companies to choose from at Cork Airport, you shouldn’t have any issues with finding the right vehicle for you and your journey, be it a city tour or a coastal drive. From SUVs to estate cars to hatchbacks, and many different models like Ford, Volkswagen, Hyundai and Renault, your needs should be met. To really get an idea, check out KAYAK’s extensive range of deals.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Cork Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cork Airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, CARHIRE.ie, Dollar, Dooley Car Rentals, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Europcar.

Alamo

10.0

Wonderful

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Cork Airport

Locations in Cork Airport

Enterprise Rent A Car

+353 21 483 8973

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	00:00 - 00:00
Sunday	00:00 - 00:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Economy

Great - Eoin was a legend, sorted us out

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Economy

This was a great experience! Shirish was amazing at pick-up. Incredibly helpful and attentive. Shawna was great at drop-off and helped make sure we got our deposit back. Thanks for an easy rental!

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Cork Airport

Locations in Cork Airport

Ground Floor

+353 21 483 8973

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	00:00 - 00:00
Sunday	00:00 - 00:00

Sixt

7.8

Good

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.8

One location in Cork Airport

Locations in Cork Airport

Kinsale Road

+353 1 235 2030

Monday	07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 22:00
Thursday	07:00 - 22:00
Friday	07:00 - 22:00
Saturday	07:00 - 22:00
Sunday	07:00 - 22:00

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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Compact

Agent in Cork was very friendly with lots of info on things in the area. Car was a bit small for 4 adults and luggage but it worked. Only thing I didn’t like was the insurance thing. When I booked Kayak indicated we needed insurance so I bought some from their partner since none of our credit cards cover Ireland car rentals. But at the agency we were told what we bought wasn’t enough and had to buy more from them. Feel like I got ripped off.

10.0 Wonderful

raymond, Nov 2023

Intermediate SUV

Everything was perfect. Easy pickup and drop off and car was clean and drive seamlessly. Price was an extra bonus considering how expensive rentals can be.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Intermediate SUV

The people at the rental location were so helpful, friendly, and went out of their way to be helpful.

2.0 Poor

Zulfiquar, Dec 2021

Incorrect billing done for 2 days whereas I had booked only for a day

Budget

7.0

Good

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Cork Airport

Locations in Cork Airport

Arrivals Hall

+353 21 431 4000

Monday	07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 22:00
Thursday	07:00 - 22:00
Friday	07:00 - 22:00
Saturday	07:00 - 22:00
Sunday	07:00 - 22:00

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4.0 Mediocre

Stephen, Aug 2023

Economy

A very clear warning that booking via Kayak on the American Website would reduce insurance rights as opposed to booking on apparently the same site in UK

Avis

6.8

Okay

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

6.4

One location in Cork Airport

Locations in Cork Airport

Arrivals Hall

Monday	07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 22:00
Thursday	07:00 - 22:00
Friday	07:00 - 22:00
Saturday	07:00 - 22:00
Sunday	07:00 - 22:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2022

I had to pay about 140 euros separately, because despite taking out additional insurance, I had to leave an extra guarantee of 2,000 euros. Bad information. I never rent through the website again and my recommendations towards your service will be very bad.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2022

Easy pick up drop off. Patient attendant answering our many questions regarding directions & sites. Will rent again…thanks

10.0 Wonderful

JIM, Jun 2022

Friendly and helpful staff at Avis - had to speak direct to Avis as Priceline were difficult to contact

10.0 Wonderful

Mary, Jul 2021

Don’t like the drop off at cork airport Carol and Scott were so helpful Would rent again from Avis

Easirent

6.0

Okay

Read 5 reviews

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Cork Airport

Locations in Cork Airport

Cork Airport - In Shuttle

+353 21 236 3163

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