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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 £25 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Payless (£13/day), Thrifty (£13/day) and CARHIRE.ie (£13/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Payless Cork Airport T12 AC0H (3 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Cork is £5.70 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £68 and £91, depending on the car size.
Compact (Renault Mégane or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Cork.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Compact car hire in Cork costs £14 per day, on average.
A Mini car hire in Cork costs £15 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car hire in Cork costs £20 per day, on average.
In Cork, cars are most frequently hired at Budget Arrivals Hall (3 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Cork costs £173 per week (£25 per day).
On average a car hire in Cork costs £743 per month (£25 per day).
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.
One location in Cork
Locations in Cork
Enterprise Rent A Car
+353 21 483 8973
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
3 locations in Cork
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Cork Airport
+353 21 496 5849
Kent Train Station
+353 21 455 2240
Railway Street
+353 21 455 2240
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10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2022
3 locations in Cork
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Commons Road Blackpool
+353 21 439 5464
Ground Floor
+353 21 483 8973
Unit 4 Industrial Estate
+353 21 497 5133
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Kinsale Road
+353 1 235 2030
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Nov 2023
7.2 Good
Sept 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 amount10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2023
2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
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Arrivals Hall
+353 21 431 4000
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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.4.0 Mediocre
Aug 2023
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Cork Airport - In Shuttle
+353 21 236 3163
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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
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10.0 Wonderful
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2.0 Poor
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2.0 Poor
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2.0 Poor
Jan 2022
2 locations in Cork
Locations in Cork
11-13 South Terrace
+353 21 240 0140
Main Terminal, Cork Airport
+353 21 240 0100
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Jul 2023
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Cork Airport
+353 21 242 7392
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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 locations in Cork
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Cork Ap
+353 21 496 5849
Railway Street
+353 21 455 2240
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2.0 Poor
Sept 2023
2 locations in Cork
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Lee Garage, 11-13 South Terrace, Cork
+353 212 400 140
Main Terminal Cork Airport
+353 212 400 100
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Sixt Rent a Car, Kinsale Road
+353 1235 2030
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Cork Ap
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Main Terminal, Cork Airport
+353 1234 5678
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Main Terminal, Cork Airport
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Some Cork car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Cork.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Cork car hire.
Pick-up location | Cork |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Mini, Standard, Standard SUV |
Hire locations | 33 |
Airport locations | 23 |
Popular agencies | FLIZZR, Easirent, Thrifty, CARHIRE.ie, Alamo |