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For travelers who don't require much space, a small, compact car is ideal for driving and parking around Shannon. But if you're planning on a road trip to the countryside or to the coast, a sedan or a minivan might be a better option — especially if you're traveling with family or friends, as it offers space for everyone.
The speed limit in urban areas across Clare County is typically 50 km/h (31 mph), but it may be lower on some busy roads, in which case speed limit signs will be posted. The speed limit on rural roads is 50 mph, while highways and motorways have speed limits ranging between 100-120 km/h (62-75 mph).
Because Shannon is a rather small town, street parking is usually plentiful and, if not free, quite low-cost. However, some street parking meters are time-restricted, so make sure you check the signs if you plan on parking for longer than two hours. Shannon Airport also offers long-term parking, with rates ranging between $9.50 and $11.00 per day.
On average a car hire in Shannon costs £29 per day.
The average price of fuel in Shannon is £5.67 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £68 and £91, depending on the car size.
Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Shannon.
Car hire companies onsite at Shannon airport include Budget, Easirent, Thrifty, Sixt, Europcar, CARHIRE.ie, Hertz, Payless, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and FLIZZR.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Shannon airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Easirent, Thrifty, Europcar, CARHIRE.ie, Hertz, Alamo, Payless, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Dollar.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Economy car hire in Shannon costs £30 per day, on average.
A Premium car hire in Shannon costs £27 per day, on average.
A Mini car hire in Shannon costs £21 per day, on average.
In Shannon, cars are most frequently hired at Easirent Shannon Springs Hotel, Ballycasey (1 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Shannon costs £204 per week (£29 per day).
On average a car hire in Shannon costs £874 per month (£29 per day).
Most car hire providers in Shannon offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Shannon, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
If you're driving on any road with a permanent speed limit enforced, note that honking is illegal between the hours of 11:30 pm and 07:00 am. This will be the case for most roads in Shannon but may not apply to country roads around the city.
As in many countries, hand-held use of your phone is illegal in Ireland. You can use it if it's in hands-free mode on a car mount or using Bluetooth. However, if it leads to lapses in concentration, you could still be fined for dangerous or careless driving.
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Main Terminal Shannon Airport
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Pick up and drop off are easy and the staff are helpful.Cons:
Nothing10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
6.0 Okay
Aug 2023
One location in Shannon
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Shannon Airport
+353 61 650 002
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8.0 Very Good
Oct 2019
Pros:
Our flight was scheduled to arrive at 10:30 pm but delayed over an hour. We called to notify Payless and asked about picking it up the next morning and we were told the car wouldn't be available and we'd have to rebook. We were told that the counter would be open until midnight and there was nothing else they could do.at that time. We did arrive around 11:45 p.m. and the agent was there and pleasant but informed us that no one notified her and she was only there because she was notified that another customer would be late.-otherwise she would have left early The counter agent was very pleasant and helpful. The first person I spoke to with Payless was rude and unwilling to help or offer alternatives-he was unprofessional and had a terrible attitude. He seemed like he didn't care about our concerns and he wasn't going to even attempt to work with us. I was willing to pay the full amount, even if we picked up a day later but the only option he offered was to cancel and rebook . His supervisor was a little better but said we could go online to modify it or to call back in 3 hrs-which would put us in flight and after the customer service number was available. The customer service representative also failed to notify the rental center of our delay even though we provided the information. Luckily it worked out but it is unlikely that I will ever book through Payless again. The car and value were great but not worth the stress of worrying that we'd arrive and not have a car.Cons:
The customer service representatives who answer the phone need to be trained to be more professional and to treat customers with respect rather than treat us like we were a nuisance that he couldn't bother with. I wish I had his name to file an specific complaint.10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2023
10.0 Wonderful
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8.0 Very Good
Jul 2022
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Shannon Airport
+353 61 471 369
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2.0 Poor
Jan 2022
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Nov 2022
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8.0 Very Good
Sept 2022
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4.8 Mediocre
Sept 2019
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Good gas mileage, easy to park and maneuver due to size.Cons:
Being up front regarding the cost of insurance, which adds, at minimum, an additional $1000. Also, being scolded for arriving late to pick up was unacceptable.2.0 Poor
Aug 2023
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Shannon Ap
+353 61 471 369
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Unit 3 Lismaclane
+353 1235 2030
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Serviced By Europcar
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Some Shannon 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 Shannon.
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 Shannon car hire.
Pick-up location | Shannon |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Mini, Standard |
Hire locations | 20 |
Airport locations | 20 |
Popular agencies | CARHIRE.ie, Europcar, Budget, FLIZZR, Thrifty |