Car Rental at Knock Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 5 locations near Knock Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Knock Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Knock Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers at Knock Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Knock might be one of the smallest places in the world that has an international airport named after it — according to the latest census, the village in County Mayo has 972 inhabitants. While it doesn’t take long to see everything that this cozy little place has to offer, it can also serve as a starting point from which you can explore the rest of western Ireland. Scenic and culturally unique, these are four of the region’s most interesting attractions:
- County Mayo. If you’re arriving in Ireland via Knock Airport, you can’t do much better than explore the region in which you’ve landed. From the Museum of Country Life in Castlebar to the hauntingly beautiful Achill Island, Irish heritage to a good stretch of the Wild Atlantic Drive (often called one of the most scenic drives in Europe), it has plenty to keep you entertained.
- Galway. A port city, Galway is known for its active student life, busy cultural scene, colorful architecture, and long, proud history. Galway is also one of the hubs of Irish Gaelic culture (even Galway Cathedral holds mass in both English and Irish). From old castles to great museums and a scenic promenade, the city is a joy to explore.
- Strandhill. It comes as a surprise to many travelers that Ireland is also a surfing destination! One of the country’s hubs is the coastal village of Strandhill in County Sligo, less than an hour’s drive from Knock Airport. Yes, the water can be cold and the waves powerful, but the magnificent, austere landscapes make this an experience of a lifetime.
- Roscommon. A long and narrow land, County Roscommon is located to the east of Mayo, and is one of the least visited regions of Ireland, which might just make it the right place for an off-the-beaten-path adventure. The landscape is rural and austere, the population is sparse, and many of the county’s landmarks, such as castles, monasteries, and pre-Christian sites, are in a state of disrepair after centuries of neglect, which somehow only adds to an atmospheric experience. The town of Roscommon, known as the final resting place of the King of Connacht, is only an hour’s drive from the Knock Airport.
Top international routes
- London
- Liverpool
- Birmingham
- Nottingham
- Bristol
- Edinburgh
- Alicante
- Faro
Main airlines
Ryanair, Flybe, Aer Lingus, AlbaStar, and Evelop Airlines
Terminals
The single airport terminal has two floors with the ground floor divided into an arrivals hall and a departures hall.
Location
Knock Airport is about 20 km (12.5 mi) northeast of the village of Knock, about 55 km (34 mi) south of Sligo, and about 89 km (55 mi) north of Galway.
Most popular types of rental car
- Station wagons - from €144 per day
- Small cars - from €105 per day
- Medium cars - from €121 per day
- Large cars - from €129 per day
- SUVs - from €131 per day
- Vans - from €366 per day
Car rental desks
Many are on the ground floor of the terminal building, in the arrivals hall. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Although the airport is quite small, you’ll find some coffee shops, pubs, and restaurants serving local Irish cuisine, as well as a few shops, including a newsstand and a duty-free outlet, which is in the departures area. There are also ATMs, a currency exchange in both the departures and the arrivals areas, a first aid clinic, a lost property office at the information desk, the Ireland West aviation gallery, and a prayer hall. The airport facilities are equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. Like any other airport in the EU, Knock Airport offers special assistance, but make sure to get in touch with 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
Charlestown Service Station at Ballyhaunis Road, Lavy Beg, can be reached in about six minutes and is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. There are many other gas stations near Knock Airport.
Popular one-way rentals
- Dublin (204 km / 127 miles)
- Galway (88 km / 55 miles)
- Donegal (118 km / 73 miles)
- Sligo (54 km / 34 miles)
- Cork (269 km / 167 miles)
- Limerick (172 km / 107 miles)
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Top 5 locations near Knock Airport
- Donegal Airportfrom €75.40 per day129.8 km / 80.65 miles away
- Shannon Airportfrom €52.02 per day134.5 km / 83.57 miles away
- Dublin Airportfrom €19.45 per day176.5 km / 109.67 miles away
- Kerry Airportfrom €33.32 per day198 km / 123.03 miles away
- Cork Airportfrom €38.12 per day231.1 km / 143.6 miles away
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When to book at Knock Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Knock Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Knock Airport 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 monthFebruary | Most expensive month August | ||
Average price €22 | A good deal €166 | Cheapest supplier Keddy | Cheapest car type Small cars |
€14
in January
€12
in February
€15
in March
€25
in April
€27
in May
€26
in June
€43
in July
€58
in August
€25
in September
€22
in October
€16
in November
€28
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Knock Airport is February — when rental costs average €12.46 per day. This is 43% cheaper than the yearly average and 78% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average €57.73 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 at Knock Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Knock Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in October.
0.6 times in January
1.1 times in February
1.7 times in March
1.5 times in April
1.3 times in May
0.7 times in June
Same as average in July
1.1 times in August
Same as average in September
0.5 times in October
0.6 times in November
0.9 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Knock Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 6 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 4 days.
4 days in January
5 days in February
5 days in March
6 days in April
5 days in May
5 days in June
5 days in July
5 days in August
5 days in September
5 days in October
4 days in November
5 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, Thrifty, Car Hire, Hertz, Europcar |
🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs |
🤑 Lowest price | €105 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Budget | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large car |
Budget | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Budget | Volkswagen Polo | 3 | 1 | Small car |
Budget | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 2 | Small car |
Budget | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Budget | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | Large car |
Budget | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Budget | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small car |
Thrifty | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Budget | Skoda Citigo | 3 | 1 | Small car |
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