Car Rental in Cork (Downtown)
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Ford Fiesta
or similar
Manual
4
2
No A/C
3
$16.43
per day
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Toyota Aygo
or similar
Manual
4
1
No A/C
3
$17.25
per day
8.6
Excellent
6 reviews
Opel Astra
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$21.46
per day
8.8
Excellent
4 reviews
Kia Sportage
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$27.01
per day
8.8
Excellent
4 reviews
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Ford Kuga
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$32.64
per day
8.6
Excellent
6 reviews
Volvo XC60
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$43.56
per day
8.8
Excellent
4 reviews
BMW 1 Series
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$98.12
per day
8.8
Excellent
4 reviews
BMW 5 series
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$128.54
per day
8.8
Excellent
4 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:52 on 20/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 6 locations near Cork (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Cork (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 6 suppliers in Cork (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+353
Average car rental price
$48 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
30–50 km/h
or
19–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–120 km/h
or
50–75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$2.03 per liter or $7.68 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.97 per liter or $7.46 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.19 per liter or $8.29 per gallon
Top 6 locations near Cork (Downtown)
- Cork Airportfrom $9.59 per day6.1 km / 3.79 miles away
- Kerry Airportfrom $9.59 per day78.9 km / 49.03 miles away
- Shannon Airportfrom $9.59 per day95 km / 59.03 miles away
- Dublin Airportfrom $9.71 per day225.4 km / 140.06 miles away
- Knock Airportfrom $12.14 per day225.4 km / 140.06 miles away
- Donegal Airportfrom $27.15 per day350.3 km / 217.67 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Enterprise
Unit 4 Industrial Estate, Kinsale Road
B
Hertz
Railway St, Lower Glanmire Rd, Centre, Cork, T23 RR92, Ireland
C
Europcar
11-13 South Terrace
D
Dollar
Railway Street
E
Thrifty
Railway Street
When to book in Cork (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Cork (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Cork (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthNovember | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price $29 | A good deal $21 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Cork (Downtown)
$70
$35
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
$33
in April
Apr
$63
in May
May
$35
in June
Jun
$50
in July
Jul
$64
in August
Aug
$30
in September
Sep
$46
in October
Oct
$29
in November
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cork (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average $29.42 per day. This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 54% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $63.56 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Cork (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Cork (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches in Cork (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.8
1.4
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
0.7 times in April
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
0.7 times in June
Jun
2.5 times in July
Jul
0.7 times in August
Aug
1.5 times in September
Sep
1.1 times in October
Oct
0.4 times in November
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Cork (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 18 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Cork (Downtown)
20
10
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
8 days in May
May
18 days in June
Jun
10 days in July
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Hertz, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $16 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Seat Arona | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Hertz | Ford Puma | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Citroen Berlingo | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 2 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Hertz | Kia Picanto | 3 | 1 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$48
Lowest daily price
$16
Total cars available
41
Top 6 suppliers in Cork (Downtown) in 2025
Enterprise
8.8
Excellent
4 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.3
$20–$129
per day
Unit 4 Industrial Estate, Kinsale Road
0214975133
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-17:30
Wed
08:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-17:30
Fri
08:00-17:30
Sat
09:00-15:00
Sun
11:00-14:00
Hertz
8.6
Excellent
6 reviews
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.8
$17–$129
per day
Railway St, Lower Glanmire Rd, Centre, Cork, T23 RR92, Ireland
+3530214552240
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-17:30
Tue
08:30-17:30
Wed
08:30-17:30
Thu
08:30-17:30
Fri
08:30-17:30
Sat
09:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-13:00
Dollar
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
$17–$129
per day
Railway Street
0214552240
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-17:30
Tue
08:30-17:30
Wed
08:30-17:30
Thu
08:30-17:30
Fri
08:30-17:30
Sat
09:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-13:00
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.6
$16–$37
per day
11-13 South Terrace
+353212400140
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:30
Tue
09:00-17:30
Wed
09:00-17:30
Thu
09:00-17:30
Fri
09:00-17:30
Sat
09:00-13:00
Thrifty
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.2
$16–$37
per day
Railway Street
0214552240
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-17:30
Tue
08:30-17:30
Wed
08:30-17:30
Thu
08:30-17:30
Fri
08:30-17:30
Sat
09:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-13:00
Keddy
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.5
$16–$37
per day
11-13 South Terrace
+353212400140
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:30
Tue
09:00-17:30
Wed
09:00-17:30
Thu
09:00-17:30
Fri
09:00-17:30
Sat
09:00-13:00
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