Cork car hires from £12/day

For the most part, drivers will find mid-sized and smaller cars such as sedans, SUVs, and compacts are perfectly suited for hitting the road in Cork. This is because, in general, the roads and parking spaces are fairly large in the city. However, it should be noted that some of the older streets and alleys in Cork will be slightly on the narrower side so it may be worth renting a smaller car.

Speed limits in Cork vary from 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up areas to 80 km/h (50 mph) on regional and local roads in the city. Additionally, larger roads in rural areas that aren’t quite highways go up to 100 km/h (62), while on freeways the speed limit is 120 km/h (75 mph).

If you are in the central business district, then parking garages and lots are the go-to option. There is a decent amount of streetside parking in the city, but in the busiest areas these spaces can fill up fast. Outside of the downtown core, parallel streetside parking is abundant and easy to find, so it will likely be your best bet.

On average a car hire in Cork costs £35 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Cork airport include Easirent, Hertz, Dollar, FLIZZR, Alamo, Budget, Avis, CARHIRE.ie, Payless and Sixt.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cork airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Dollar, FLIZZR, Alamo, Budget, Avis, CARHIRE.ie, Payless and Sixt.

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

A Standard car hire in Cork costs £47 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Cork costs £35 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Cork costs £35 per day, on average.

In Cork, cars are most frequently hired at Budget Arrivals Hall (3 miles from city centre).

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

The UK has strict car seat rules for children in vehicles. If you are driving children under 12 years of age they will need to be in the appropriate car seat for their age. That would be a backwards-facing baby seat for under 9 kgs, a forward-facing baby seat for under 18 kgs and then a booster seat until 135 cm or 12 years old, whichever comes first. All car hire companies have seats to rent, but you can also take your own along if you prefer.

You will find that in the UK, the minimum age for car hire is 21 in most places, with occasional agencies preferring 23. Whatever age you are, you would have to have been a licence holder for at least one year. There will also be the young driver's fee in some cases if you are under 25. Most agencies also have an upper limit restriction of 70 on car hire too.