Car Rental at Cork Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Mini
Toyota Aygo or similar
$33.24 per day
Economy
Ford Fiesta or similar
$37.02 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
$39.04 per day
Intermediate
Ford Mondeo or similar
$46.25 per day
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Standard SUV
VW Tiguan or similar
$148.03 per day
Compact Elite
BMW 1 Series or similar
$172.15 per day
Full-size SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
$175.29 per day
Luxury
BMW 5 Series or similar
$183.87 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:36 AM on 7/13/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+353
Average car rental price
$104 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
$2.05 per liter or $7.77 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.98 per liter or $7.51 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.14 per liter or $8.08 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Cork is not just Ireland’s second-largest city, it is also one of the republic’s finest tourist destinations. Known for its fiercely independent streak, unforgettable pubs, and hospitable population, it boasts many first-rate attractions both within and just outside its borders. Here are a few such suggestions for your trip:
- Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. Finished in the late 19th century, Saint Fin Barre's might not be among the oldest churches in Ireland, but it certainly is one of the most beautiful ones. Built in the distinct Gothic Revival style, this Anglican house of prayer is notable for its spires and sculptures of gargoyles. There’s interesting history, too — a number of other churches used to stand in its location since as early as the 7th century.
- Blackrock Castle and Observatory. First a river fort, then a castle, and nowadays a fascinating astronomical observatory and museum, Blackrock is one of the most interesting places to visit in Cork. The impressive construction was initially built in the 16th century to protect Cork from pirate attacks. The drive to reach it from the city center takes just a few minutes.
- Killarney National Park. As much as Ireland is about its folklore, music, and pub culture, it is also characterized by its landscape. Made up of lakes, hills, bogs, and woodlands, Killarney National Park is one of the best places to enjoy Ireland’s nature in this part of the country. Inhabitants of the park include red deer, grey herons, and white-tailed eagles. One of the best day trips from Cork, Killarney can be reached in about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Mizen Head. A spectacular scenic road on the Wild Atlantic Way. Famous because you can drive along narrow roads on the Mizen Peninsula, while overlooking a gorgeous cliff. This is an easy day trip from Cork city. Perfect if you are planning to explore Ireland and its beauty, or if you are after breathtaking photography spots.
- Dingle Peninsula. This stunningly beautiful destination offers plenty of activities to keep you entertained. From exploring the ancient ruins to taking a hike along the coastline, there is something for every kind of tourist. You can sample the local seafood delicacies or take a boat tour around the harbor. Or just drive. The loop road is in fact about 47 km (30 miles) and has to be driven in a clockwise direction. Dingle is a two hours and a half drive from Cork city.
Top international routes
- London
- Amsterdam
- Faro
- Malaga
- Paris
- Palma de Mallorca
- Manchester
- Lanzarote
Main airlines
Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Air France, Flybe, Aer Lingus Regional, and Volotea
Terminals
The single airport terminal serves all domestic and international flights. The arrivals hall is on the ground floor while the departures hall and the check-in hall are on the first floor.
Location
Cork Airport is about 8.2 km (4 mi) from Cork. N27, N40, R641, and Carrigrohane Road/N22 are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Station wagons - from $55 per day
- Large cars - from $46 per day
- Medium cars - from $39 per day
- Vans - from $180 per day
- Premium cars - from $108 per day
- Small cars - from $33 per day
- SUVs - from $50 per day
Car rental desks
Many are in the arrivals hall. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
There are coffee shops, a sandwich kiosk, restaurants, and an Irish pub. You’ll find various kinds of shops, including a duty-free outlet for passengers leaving the EU. The airport also has ATMs, a currency exchange, a pharmacy, a lost and found office, luggage wrapping services, and a hair salon. Cork Airport is well equipped for travelers with disabilities. Special assistance is also offered, but make sure to contact your airline at least 48 hours before arrival if you’d like this service. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Topaz gas station, which has the same address as the airport, can be reached in about two minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near Cork Airport and on the way to the city.
Popular one-way rentals
- Dublin (265 km / 165 miles)
- Galway (224 km / 139 miles)
- Limerick (115 km / 71 miles)
- Killarney (89 km / 55 miles)
- Waterford (127 km / 79 miles)
- Kerry (106 km / 66 miles)
Fact checked by
Danila Caputo
This article was reviewed and updated by Danila "Dany" Caputo, the founder of Travelling Dany, a travel blog she created in 2016. Dany is a bilingual English/Italian blogger based in Italy. Her experience living and working in between Italy and the USA has helped shape her travel blog. Specifically to help travelers plan their dream trip on their own. She lives in Southern Italy, between Naples and the Amalfi Coast. You can get all the latest news through her newsletter on Travelling Dany, as well as on her Youtube channel (Travellingdany) or on Facebook (Travellingdany).
Airport info
Cork Airport (ORK)
- IATA: ORK
- ICAO: EICK
- Name: Cork Airport (ORK)
- Distance from city: 4.3 miles / 7 km
Top 5 locations near Cork Airport
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80.1 km / 49.8 miles away
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100.1 km / 62.2 miles away
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230.9 km / 143.5 miles away
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231.1 km / 143.6 miles away
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356.3 km / 221.4 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Cork Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Cork Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Cork Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Cork Airport is January — when rental costs average $17.13 per day. This is 46% cheaper than the yearly average and 67% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $52.37 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.
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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Cork Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 7 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days at Cork Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Cork Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Cork Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Cork Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Budget, Flizzr, SIXT, Easirent, Car Hire |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $33 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Hertz |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Budget | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Budget | Volkswagen Polo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Flizzr | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Budget | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| SIXT | VW T-Cross | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
| Budget | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Flizzr | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| SIXT | VW Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Flizzr | Volkswagen T-Roc | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
FAQ
Can we cross into Northern Ireland with a rental car from Cork Airport?
Yes, It is possible to cross the border into Northern Ireland with a rental car. You need to get permission fro the rental company in advance and will also be charged an additional fee.
Do I need to return the rental car to Cork Airport with a full tank of fuel?
Most rental cars in Cork come with a full to full fuel policy. Therefore, if you return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel, you will not be charged anything extra. If you return the vehicle with less than a full tank of fuel, you will be charged for the missing fuel and an additional refueling fee
Is third-party liability insurance included with the rental car at Cork Airport?
Third-party insurance is usually included for rental cars in Cork. To make sure, look for it in the description of the car and the “Rate includes” section of the rental conditions.
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
DC
Switzerland
Toyota Aygo
6/15/25
Driving through Kerry and Dingle rings, Killarney and Cork was an amazing experience.
RD
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
5/14/25 
JP
Canada
Volkswagen Polo
11/7/24
Travelled around the Dingle peninsula which was amazing
MM
Italy
Toyota Aygo
8/22/24
all in line with our ideas about Ireland
MB
Ireland
VW T-Cross
6/18/24
My parents paid me a visit from Croatia. Due to bad road surface conditions and high milleage I've planned for duration of their stay I've chose T-Cross for our journeys. We took several road trips across Ireland, thankfully we had great weather and we liked every minute traveling in our T-Cross.
NL
United Kingdom
Skoda Citigo
2/1/24
One sunny day, lots of swimming.
KH
Hong Kong
VW T-Cross
1/7/24
Walks in the cold morning air in Cork and Ballincollig regional park.
MM
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla
11/1/23
Drove Ring of Kerry over 2 days then to Galway pick up in Cork. Recommend you get full coverage if you are from US as the driving on left side, coupled with tighter roads and Ireland drivers who drive fast because they are used to the roads...etc makes for you brushing against bushes quite frequently if you are making this drive.
EV
Netherlands
Volkswagen Polo
8/14/23
Youghal, Blarney Castle and Kinsale
CS
Netherlands
Toyota Aygo
8/13/23
Beara is a wonderful peninsula. Many flowers in july/august. Lots of prehistoric artefacts scattered around.
Dzogchen Beara, a tibetan buddhist retreat centre with a near finished temple, a beautiful tranquil spot, Healy pass is quite spectacular, to drive through, Derreen gardens is lovely, and in many areas one can do loop tours.
CM
Switzerland
Fiat 500
7/23/23
I enjoyed time with family
KB
Australia
VW T-Roc
7/17/23
Travelling through Island was amazing
RW
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla
7/6/23
Golf trip - played some amazing courses
JS
United States of America (USA)
Skoda Citigo
5/7/23
Scott was the agent at the Cork airport. Pick up was easy. The car operated well.
EH
Australia
Ford Fiesta
1/7/23
Used the car to visit family and friends
SV
Netherlands
Renault Clio
12/20/21
Wild Atlantic Way - awesome!
AG
Ireland
Volkswagen Polo
4/3/20
Beautiful city
VB
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
3/13/20
Great airport to pick up car. You can walk to the car with no need for shuttle bus. Cork airport is small, this would not be possible in larger airport.
IR
Ireland
Toyota Aygo
12/4/19
Good service
JC
Ireland
Volkswagen Polo
11/19/19
good city
TC
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
11/14/19
i'm from Cork, need i say more
HM
Netherlands
Opel Insignia
9/2/19
Great - not to big - city that had it all; culture, good food, nice pubs and Irish hospitality.
PB
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
9/1/19
On site car park is approx 200 metres from arrival hall. Staff are very professional. The airport is probably the most calm i have visited in a long time - although we were, admittedly on the last flight of the day!
MR
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
7/20/19
Cork airport is clean, not too busy & has good catering facilities.
CE
Finland
Toyota Aygo
5/22/19
Very nice and accommodating staff.
BH
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
4/1/19
Lovely place but busy roads
DH
United Kingdom
Vauxhall Astra
7/24/18
Easy to find the desk in the airport. Drop off was quick and easy.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
9.2 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Easirent
5.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
58
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$104.36
Lowest daily price
$33.24
Total cars available
275
Top 12 suppliers at Cork Airport in 2025
+3530214838973
Cork Airport, Kinsale Rd, Cork
$122 - $397
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:00
Tue:
07:00 - 23:00
Wed:
07:00 - 23:00
Thu:
07:00 - 23:00
Fri:
07:00 - 23:00
Sat:
07:00 - 23:00
Sun:
07:00 - 23:00
+35312352030
Kinsale Road,Cork Airport
$86 - $497
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
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07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
+3530214838973
Cork Airport, Kinsale Rd, Cork
$117 - $404
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:00
Tue:
07:00 - 23:00
Wed:
07:00 - 23:00
Thu:
07:00 - 23:00
Fri:
07:00 - 23:00
Sat:
07:00 - 23:00
Sun:
07:00 - 23:00
+35312352030
Kinsale Road
$67 - $508
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Hertz
+3530214965849
CORK AIRPORT
$33 - $326
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Car Hire
+3530212400100
Main Arrivals Hall, Cork Airport, Cork, T12 H5XN
$38 - $108
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 22:30
Tue:
07:30 - 22:30
Wed:
07:30 - 22:30
Thu:
07:30 - 22:30
Fri:
07:30 - 22:30
Sat:
07:30 - 22:30
Sun:
07:30 - 22:30
Thrifty
0214965849
Cork Airport
$38 - $108
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
+353214314000
Cork Airport, Kinsale Road, Cork, T12 AC0H
$133 - $651
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
+353212400100
MAIN TERMINAL, CORK AIRPORT
$37 - $163
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 22:30
Tue:
07:30 - 22:30
Wed:
07:30 - 22:30
Thu:
07:30 - 22:30
Fri:
07:30 - 22:30
Sat:
07:30 - 22:30
Sun:
07:30 - 22:30
Dollar
0214965849
Cork Airport
$37 - $163
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Keddy
+353212400100
MAIN TERMINAL, CORK AIRPORT
$49 - $147
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 22:30
Tue:
07:30 - 22:30
Wed:
07:30 - 22:30
Thu:
07:30 - 22:30
Fri:
07:30 - 22:30
Sat:
07:30 - 22:30
Sun:
07:30 - 22:30
+353212363163
Airport East Business & Technology Park, Rathmacullig W, Ballygarvan, Cork
$35 - $398
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 00:30
Tue:
07:00 - 00:30
Wed:
07:00 - 00:30
Thu:
07:00 - 00:30
Fri:
07:00 - 00:30
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07:00 - 00:30
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07:00 - 00:30
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