Car Rental at Kerry Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Mini
Toyota Aygo
or similar
$11.02
per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
$11.94
per day
Compact
Ford Focus
or similar
$13.53
per day
Intermediate
Ford Mondeo
or similar
$27.47
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Standard
Opel Insignia
or similar
$67.11
per day
Full-size SUV
Nissan Qashqai
or similar
$61.34
per day
Luxury
Audi A6
or similar
$68.12
per day
Premium
Mercedes Benz E class
or similar
$1,102.19
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:57 AM on 12/14/24. 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
$170 per day
Average car rental length
5 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%
Airport travel guide
Located in the southwest of Ireland, County Kerry is a part of the historical Munster region. Known for its scenic islands and peninsulas, monasteries, and strong traditions, this is Ireland how many foreign visitors imagine it. These are three of the region’s most interesting destinations:
- Killarney. A cozy town of about 15,000 inhabitants that punches way above its size when it comes to tourist attractions, Killarney is probably the most visited place in all of Munster. The town itself has plenty of landmarks such as Muckross Abbey and Killarney House and Gardens, but those with a rental car will be glad to learn it’s also a gateway to the Ring of Kerry, one of the most scenic drives in all of Ireland. The drive to Killarney from Kerry Airport takes only about 20 minutes.
- Cork. Despite its name originally meaning a marsh or a bog in the native Irish language, Cork is both Ireland's second city and one of its liveliest and most interesting destinations. Characterized by scenic architecture and landmarks like the Blackrock Castle Observatory and English Market, it is also home to a busy nightlife and vibing cultural scene. The drive from Kerry Airport takes about 90 minutes.
- Killarney National Park. Not only the first national park in Ireland but also one of its most scenic nature preserves, this is another local gem. The area is characterized by hills, lakes, wetlands, and oak growths, and a diversity of fauna and flora. The national park is immediately to the south of the town of Killarney.
Top international routes
- London
- Dublin
- Alicante
- Manchester
- Faro
- Frankfurt
- Brest
- Caen
Main airlines
Ryanair and Aer Lingus Regional
Terminals
The single airport terminal, with arrivals on the ground floor and departures on the first floor, serves all domestic and international flights.
Location
Kerry Airport is in County Kerry. It’s about 13 km (8.1 mi) north of Killarney and about 19 km (11.8) south of Tralee. N23, N22, and Upper Lewis Road are the main roads connecting the airport to Killarney, and N22, N70, and Castlemaine Road / N86 are the main roads connecting the airport to Tralee.
Most popular types of rental car
- Station wagons - from $86 per day
- Large cars - from $13 per day
- Medium cars - from $12 per day
- Vans - from $66 per day
- Premium cars - from $68 per day
- Small cars - from $11 per day
- SUVs - from $14 per day
Car rental desks
Many are in the arrivals area. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Although the airport is really small, you’ll find a full-service restaurant, a bar, a gift shop, an ATM, a currency exchange, and baby changing facilities. The airport provides free Wi-Fi. Kerry Airport facilities are equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. Special assistance is also available, but make sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service.
Nearest gas station
Sheehan's Filling Station can be reached in about three minutes. It will be on your right when leaving the airport and taking N22 towards Killarney. There are other gas stations near Kerry Airport and in nearby towns and villages.
Popular one-way rentals
- Cork (103 km / 64 miles)
- Galway (199 km / 123 miles)
- Dublin (291 km / 181 miles)
- Limerick (93 km / 58 miles)
- Waterford (192 km / 119 miles)
- Shannon (112 km / 69 miles)
Fact checked by
Keith O’Hara
This article was reviewed and updated by Keith O’Hara, author of The Irish Road Trip, a one-stop shop for all of your Irish holiday planning needs. Started by the Dublin native in 2017, the site contains hundreds of itineraries, city guides and meticulously compiled local information on all the best places to visit on your next trip to Ireland.
Airport info
Kerry Airport (KIR)
- IATA: KIR
- ICAO: EIKY
- Name: Kerry Airport (KIR)
- Distance from city: 8.1 miles / 13 km
Top 5 locations near Kerry Airport
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70.8 km / 44 miles away
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80.1 km / 49.8 miles away
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198 km / 123 miles away
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258.6 km / 160.7 miles away
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327.8 km / 203.7 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Kerry Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Kerry 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 Kerry Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Kerry Airport is February — when rental costs average $12.95 per day. This is 53% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $41.31 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 Kerry Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 6 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Kerry Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Kerry Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Kerry Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in May, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches at Kerry Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs |
| Lowest price | $11 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
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 |
| Budget | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Budget | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Budget | Skoda Citigo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Budget | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Ford Puma | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Budget | Ford Ka | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
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.
SJ
Ireland
Ford Ka
10/24/21
Ring of kerry kenmare
PE
United Kingdom
VW Polo
8/12/20
Kerry is absolutely beautiful ! Weather permitting, it is one of the nicest places you can go. So many beaches to choose from, all with their own uniqueness. Also, kilarney is unreal, the lake is very similar to one of the lakes in the Cumbrian lake district. So much to see within a small distance of travel.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Budget
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Europcar
7.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
8
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$170.34
Lowest daily price
$11.02
Total cars available
74
Top 6 suppliers at Kerry Airport in 2024
+353669763199
Kerry Airport, Crag, Farranfore
$12 - $1,102
Working hours
Mon:10:00 - 16:00
Tue:10:00 - 16:00
Wed:10:00 - 16:00
Thu:10:00 - 16:00
Fri:10:00 - 16:00
Sat:10:00 - 16:00
Sun:10:00 - 16:00
Enterprise
0667119304
KERRY AIRPORT, FARRANFORE, CO.KERRY
$53 - $153
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:00
Tue:08:00 - 17:00
Wed:08:00 - 17:00
Thu:08:00 - 17:00
Fri:08:00 - 17:00
Alamo
+353669763522 / +353667119304
Kerry Airport Farranfore, Co Kerry
$53 - $67
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:00
Tue:08:00 - 17:00
Wed:08:00 - 17:00
Thu:08:00 - 17:00
Fri:08:00 - 17:00
Hertz
+3530669763270
Farranfore
Killarney , Ireland , V93 V4KA
$11 - $71
Working hours
Mon:09:00 - 18:30
Tue:09:00 - 18:30
Wed:09:00 - 18:30
Thu:09:00 - 18:30
Fri:09:00 - 18:30
Sat:09:00 - 18:30
Sun:09:00 - 18:30
Keddy
+35361206080
MAIN TERMINAL, FARRANFORE AIRPORT
$12 - $29
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:10:00 - 17:30
Sun:10:00 - 17:30
+35361206080
MAIN TERMINAL, FARRANFORE AIRPORT
$11 - $26
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:10:00 - 17:30
Sun:10:00 - 17:30
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