Knock car hires from £13/day

You can take your pick of hire car types to use in Knock, as you won’t have to take traffic conditions into account at all. At the same time there aren’t any areas you can’t reach by car, due to narrow inner area streets, for instance. In winter, however, it might be a better idea to hire an MPV or even a 4x4, rather than a standard city car or saloon, because of the likelihood of snow.

The speed limits in Knock conform to those in the whole of County Mayo. Ireland uses the metric system, so the speed limits in the town are signposted inkm/h. You’ll need to drive at or under 50km/h (around 30mph) in the built-up and residential areas, and 80km/h (about 50mph) on the regional roads on the outskirts of the town. However, once again, in winter the speed at which you can drive will depend on the snowfall, so the actual speed that you can feasibly drive at can change, regardless of legal limits.

Parking is free all over Knock – in fact, residents successfully opposed the introduction of parking meters in 2018. It also won’t be difficult to find a parking spot close by to wherever you want to visit.

On average a car hire in Knock costs £24 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Knock Intl airport include CARHIRE.ie, Thrifty, Payless and Dollar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Knock Intl airport to off-airport locations include CARHIRE.ie, Europcar, Thrifty, Dollar and Budget.

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

An Economy car hire in Knock costs £23 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Knock costs £29 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Knock costs £23 per day, on average.

In Knock, cars are most frequently hired at Budget Arrivals Hall (10 miles from city centre).

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

Once you’ve arranged your Knock car hire, you can reach various places for day trips, some of which are a less than an hour away. Croagh Patrick is 30 minutes by car, an iconic mountain in the region. For hikes, Connemara National Park is around 1h 30min by car, while Westport is about 40 minutes away.

When looking to hire a car in Ireland, you will need to be at least 21 years of age. Some car hire agencies may require drivers to be over 25 years old. You must hold a valid drivers licence, which has been held for at least one year, though some companies may require at least two years' driving experience. A credit card will also be needed to arrange payment of the deposit and length of rental period.