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Top tips for renting a car at Cork Airport
- 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 rental car at Cork Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Cork Airport
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.
Cork Airport car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
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8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
8.0
One location in Cork Airport
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2017
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the representative did not want to take the excess on my credit card and force me to take an insurance . so intead of 60 euros, the rental fees end up reaching 200 euros. the representative said I had to have a letter from my credit card issuer telling they agree to cover the full value of the car , she said the car is worth 30 000. they abuse customers which arrive in a fragile postiion. i have to rent car to visit my daughter in Ireland and such fees are to high for the family budget. Edouard Notte2.0 Poor
Aug 2017
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Enterprise failed to provide a vehicle, insurance problem!Hertz
9.0
Wonderful
3 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.0
One location in Cork Airport
Avis
8.0
Very good
7 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.4
Value for money
7.5
One location in Cork Airport
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2.0 Poor
Aug 2018
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They charged me 30eur....that's about 36 us dollars...for "waiving "their insurance because my credit card covered me extensively....they never mentioned there would be a fee. Let alone such a extortionistic one as large as that.. Will never use them again and implore you not to either.. Crooks!!!2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2021
Sixt
7.8
Good
12 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.3
One location in Cork Airport
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7.2 Good
Sep 2019
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Everything was goodCons:
I had to cut my trip short 2 days, but I did not get and refund. I was charged the full amount9.6 Wonderful
May 2019
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Very helpful and friendly staffCons:
Shuttle service from Cork city would be great2.0 Poor
Aug 2017
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they didn't told me i have to bring the credit card until i reached to the airport7.2 Good
Jul 2017
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Easy and fast. We have had good luck with Sixt and will rent from them again.Cons:
Pick up didn't tell us what to do with damage report if we found discrepancies. Drop off signs were easily missed and we had to stop several times to ask for drop off directions.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2023
2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
Alamo
7.6
Good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Cork Airport
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7.6 Good
Jul 2019
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We were traveling with 7people and renting 2 cars. We had 6 very large pieces of luggage and 6 small bags. I figured there was no way we would get 2, five passenger vehicles to move all that luggage and 7 people and Alamo/Enterprise gave us there 2 cars with the biggest trunks and it worked perfect.Cons:
The X insurance is expensive but the piece of mind made it necessary since driving in Ire is chaotic. Also, rented GPS was worthless since it did not recognize places, only addresses and in Ireland, addresses are only a convenience. The cell apps work much better, best pay for cell service in Ire.Easirent
7.3
Good
9 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.3
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10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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The staff was helpful and they dropped me off at the airport when I returned the car which was very helpful.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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Nothing. The whole service was excellent.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2018
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Chris was very friendly and helpful. Car was perfect.Cons:
The location is slightly away from the airport10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
2.0 Poor
Mar 2022
Europcar
6.0
Okay
2 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Cork Airport
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2.0 Poor
Jul 2023
CARHIRE.ie
5.8
Fair
2 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
5.0
One location in Cork Airport
Budget
5.6
Fair
6 reviewsCleanliness
6.4
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.2
Value for money
4.4
One location in Cork Airport
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6.8 Okay
Oct 2019
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there was no wait.Cons:
We had to make a change in the itinerary and we returned the car 40 hours earlier than initially planned. I expected a refunded for one day rental. They never mentioned that there is no refund for earlier return.3.2 Poor
Jun 2019
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hidden admin charge of 30 dollars, damage to car not correctly recorded, had to waste 40 mins re inspecting the car, long walk from terminal to car pick up, had to wait 30 mins for car to be inspected and deposit returned.Not a Budget rental but a franchise called flynn brothers4.4 Mediocre
Oct 2018
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Very expensive. Windshield was dirty inside and out. Was on a sight- seeing trip through Ireland with dirty windshields. Car exterior was dirty also. Had no idea how to return car at Cork airport. No instructions on what to do, where to go, how to walk to terminal from car park. No signs at airport car park to indicate how to walk to terminal. Car itself was good size and easy to drive.4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2018
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The vehicle worked properlyCons:
We were charged an extra drop fee of 65 Euros even though the original quote included this fee (verified by the US Budget office). When I questioned the local pickup office in Cork, they said to take it up with Kayak. We were also given a smaller vehicle than requested - a Nissan Juke, versus the intermediate Toyota Corolla or similar. We had a hard time fitting 3 people and three bags and it was supposed to fit 5 people with 3 bags. We then inquired about a different car and was told it would cost more.4.0 Mediocre
Aug 2023
Payless
5.5
Fair
5 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
4.0
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5.6 Fair
Aug 2019
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The staff explained that the insurance was not part of the rental agreement and I would have to pay separately. This was not the fault of the car rental company and they remained helpful and professional in their dealings with me.Cons:
The offer from Kayak did not include insurance, which I had to purchase at the desk and more than doubled the cost of the rental. This is a total rip off as the offer presented didn't stipulate this . Incidentally if I had hired directly from the car hire company it would have been much cheaper.2.0 Poor
Jan 2019
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Showed up to pick up the car I booked online for 86 euros and the man wanted a 5,000.00 Euro deposit for the car because I decline insurance because I have international coverage through my policy here in canada. I said I don't have that kind of money so how much for the car with insurance? I was quoted 571 euros. Remember I booked it online for 86. My Irish boyfriend asked what if i put it on my credit card and drive what is your best price? They dropped 250.00 euros off the rental price. At that point it was clearly discriminatory and subjective so we Did not rent a car and his sister drove us around for the week. How many other people have they ripped off with their insurance scam? Grateful for our backup plan.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2018
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Great staff, very helpful!4.4 Mediocre
Aug 2018
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The car was clean at pickup and came with a full tank.Cons:
We were quoted $331 by booking online. At pickup, our total came to $846 after all taxes and ‘required insurances.’ I’d asked to drop the insurances because my VISA benefits from my credit union would provide coverage, however, they then added cancellation fees that made cancelling not worth the trouble. Will not be using Payless/Budget or Kayak ever again.Dollar
2.0
Poor
2 reviewsCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
keddy by Europcar
8.6
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Sixt Rent a Car, Kinsale Road
+353 1235 2030
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Enterprise Rent A Car
+353 21 483 8973
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Main Terminal, Cork Airport
+353 1234 5678
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Main Terminal, Cork Airport
+86 10 6064 1387
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Cork Ap
+353 21 496 5849
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8.0 Very good
Feb 2017
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Opted for insurance instead of credit card deposit. Great Car , fairly new, clean , good spec of vehicle.Cons:
Breakdown of charges werent explained at all.