Sligo car hire

On average a car hire in Sligo costs £93 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Knock Intl airport include CARHIRE.ie, keddy by Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty.

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

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

A Small car hire in Sligo costs £93 per day, on average.

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

For most drivers, an economy vehicle is a recommended car hire in Sligo to navigate the town’s narrow streets. Compact cars also offer the advantages of being cheaper, easier to park and better in terms of fuel economy when driving within town limits. Parties of four or more should consider an intermediate or full-sized sedan that provides more comfort and storage capacity, while others may elect an SUV or luxury vehicle for travelling in premium style.

In residential areas, near schools, hospitals and business districts, reduced speeds may be enforced; otherwise, the speed limit to drive a car hire in Sligo is about 50 km/h (31 mph). In rural areas or along single carriageway roads, you can increase speed up to 100 km/h (62 mph), and along major motorways or dual carriageways like the N15, the legal speed limit is approximately 120 km/h (75 mph). It is common for some sections of the national roads in Sligo to observe lower limits, so observe posted speed signs at all times.

Street parking is available in Sligo if you can find a spot and pay the hourly tariff. With on-street metered parking and car parks, you can either Pay & Display your receipt on the inside dash or use the Parking Tag app on your mobile device. Parking charges in Sligo occur Monday-Saturday roughly between the hours of 08:30 and 18:30 and from about 12:00 to 18:00 on public holidays. Parking is free all day Sunday within town limits. At Short Stay car parks, the maximum tariff is about 0,40 € per 20min or approximately 1,20 € per hour. Alternatively, parking at Long Stay garages costs about 3,00 € per day.