Athlone car hire

Car hire companies onsite at Dublin airport include Easirent, Hertz, Payless, FLIZZR, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dublin airport to off-airport locations include Easirent, Hertz, Payless, FLIZZR, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Mini car hire in Athlone costs £40 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Athlone costs £46 per day, on average.

Most car hire providers in Athlone offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Athlone, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

The town is a popular location for history lovers and hikers, who want to explore the medieval ruins and walking routes respectively. You’d therefore benefit from a small car, such as a Ford Fiesta, which will make it easier to navigate unfamiliar streets and also make parking easier. If you want to take your car hire in Athlone to explore the countryside then an SUV, like a Kia Sportage, is a good option as it can handle the terrain well.

You must stick to the speed limits at all times when driving in and around Athlone. If you don’t you risk being fined by local authorities. On motorways outside of the town you can drive as fast as 120 kph. Other rural roads which aren’t motorways have a limit of 100 kph. When you are travelling into the city keep an eye out for the speed limit signs as you will be required to lower your speed to no more than 50 kph.

In the centre of Athlone you will be able to use the shopping centre car park, which has 1200 weather-proof parking spaces. Located underground you can pay either 2 € for 3 hours or less, or just 3 € for a full day. There are also electric charging stations should you opt for an electric car hire in Athlone, as well as accessible parking spaces. Alternatively you can park at Athlone Laundry Car Park, which costs about 1 € per hour or 3 € for a full day. One of the benefits of this car park is that it’s open all day and can be paid for on the APCOA Parking App.