Car Rental at Knock Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Mini
Toyota Aygo or similar
$12.89 per day
Economy
Ford Fiesta or similar
$18.02 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
$29.61 per day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Tucson or similar
$43.50 per day
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Standard SUV
Nissan Qashqai or similar
$20.32 per day
Full-size SUV
Nissan Qashqai or similar
$39.57 per day
Premium
Mercedes Benz E class or similar
$229.19 per day
Mini
Kia Picanto or similar
$13.13 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 7:10 PM on 5/5/25. 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
$51 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%
Average gas price
$1.80 per liter or $6.80 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.80 per liter or $6.80 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.05 per liter or $7.78 per gallon
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 three 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.
Top international routes
- London
- Liverpool
- East Midlands
- Faro
- Manchester
- Birmingham
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 $41 per day
- Large cars - from $15 per day
- Medium cars - from $14 per day
- Premium cars - from $229 per day
- Small cars - from $13 per day
- SUVs - from $20 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 mi)
- Galway (89 km / 55 mi)
- Cork (271 km / 168 mi)
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
Knock Airport (NOC)
- IATA: NOC
- ICAO: EIKN
- Name: Knock Airport (NOC)
- Distance from city: 3.1 miles / 5 km
Top 5 locations near Knock Airport
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129.8 km / 80.7 miles away
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134.5 km / 83.6 miles away
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176.5 km / 109.7 miles away
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198 km / 123 miles away
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231.1 km / 143.6 miles away
Map of car rental locations
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.
Average rental costs per day at Knock Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Knock Airport is February — when rental costs average $14.09 per day. This is 53% cheaper than the yearly average and 78% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $65.26 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 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.
Average number of rental days at Knock Airport
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.
Monthly searches at Knock Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Car Hire, Avis |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs |
| Lowest price | $13 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Budget |
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 | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Budget | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Budget | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Budget | Ford Ka | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Budget | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 2 | 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.
CV
South Africa
Ford Puma
1/2/25
Seen the beautiful Ireland country side. From Westport to Dingle 
JS
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
11/24/23
Westport is always lovely
KT
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
10/27/23 
DB
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
9/12/23 
JW
Spain
Renault Clio
8/10/23
We picked up the car at Knock. Our first stop was Co. Sligo where we stayed in a B&B near to our family - we were there for 4nights. We then drove on to Donegal - a lovely B&B in the town (10 out of 10) only one night, so we will be back. We then drove on to Portrush - we had 2 nights there and it was superb - the countryside and Giants Causeway were stunning. We then headed south to the Midlands to visit more family in Co. Offaly. Total of 12 nights in Ireland and it was fabulous.
FR
Netherlands
Renault Clio
8/8/23
Ireland is beautiful💚
RS
Italy
Toyota Aygo
8/13/20
Small airport, excellent service.
Beautiful location.
DW
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
8/11/20
Seamless from arrival to drop-off. Friendly customer service.
EM
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
8/4/20
Lovely small airport which provides a great personal service
MI
Australia
Nissan Qashqai
1/11/20
Great airport to visit the west.
SK
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
11/25/19
good if you are travelling to County Mayo and don't want to have to drive all the way from Dublin.
AB
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
11/13/19
Small friendly airport with easy access to rentals.
MP
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
10/28/19
Make sure they don’t try to sell U the Airport
JK
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
10/4/19
Westport is a lovely town.
Also drive to Achill island and trip out to Clare island.
PB
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
9/16/19
I love the west coast of Ireland. People so friendly and scenery out of this world.
JC
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
8/23/19
Knock is a small airport so everything is done with ease
AR
United Kingdom
Opel Insignia
7/30/19
The only reason I would recommend renting at Knock airport is because there is no alternative.
TB
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
6/20/19
Beautiful coast. Very enjoyable fishing on the Moy river. Friendly people.
KQ
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
6/19/19
Knock shrine is a beautiful place to visit, there are lots of shops and places to eat too.
MK
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
5/1/19
Nice airport. Sligo is a beautiful county. Yeats poems set in area.
BJ
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
3/29/19
Wonderful airport
DF
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
3/23/19
Tiny airport, so quick and efficient
JF
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
3/14/19
Pick up area is across a windy and frequently wet walkway!
DS
Ireland
Toyota Corolla
2/11/19
Knock, because it is a smaller airport, makes service quick and easy. We have travelled globally and find Knock to be one of our favorite places.
PH
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
1/4/19
Knock is a good airport, it’s easy to navigate and usually fast to get through. The car hire options are usually good, but the cost is more expensive than other airports. The €10 fee to leave the airport is annoying. It’s a ‘suggested’ fee which is actually compulsory.
JM
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
12/11/18
I like the airport - very relaxed and friendly.
MW
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
10/31/18
small friendly airport easy to get round
JO
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
10/23/18
Pick up keys in airport then an outside walk to the car
DS
Ireland
Toyota Corolla
10/7/18
I only wish the autos could either be brought to the terminal or else a shuttle (golf cart) is offered to take us to the cars. We are older and weather is most times inclement at the airport making exposure to the elements to the cars difficult.
MR
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
10/5/18
Lovely little airport with everything close to hand.
PS
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
9/18/18
Never had a problem renting cars at Knock airport. Being a small airport everything is close to hand which gives the personal touch. Have rented cars from the different companies based there, based on price, and hope to continue doing so! Thanks
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Budget
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Car Hire
8 / 10
Total number of reviews
64
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$50.78
Lowest daily price
$12.89
Total cars available
51
Top 7 suppliers at Knock Airport in 2025
+353949367577
Knock Airport, Knock, Co. Mayo, F12 C6X9
$13 - $229
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 17:00
Tue:
09:00 - 17:00
Wed:
09:00 - 17:00
Thu:
09:00 - 17:00
Fri:
09:00 - 17:00
Sat:
09:00 - 17:00
Sun:
09:00 - 17:00
Hertz
+3530719144068
Horan International Airport
Knock , Ireland
$23 - $46
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 19:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:30 - 18:30
+35361206094
MAIN TERMINAL, KNOCK AIRPORT
$25 - $51
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 16:15
Wed:
08:00 - 16:30
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:30
Sat:
08:00 - 16:15
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
353949367333
CHARLESTOWN
$25 - $51
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 19:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:30 - 18:30
Keddy
+35361206094
MAIN TERMINAL, KNOCK AIRPORT
$36 - $53
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 16:15
Wed:
08:00 - 16:30
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:30
Sat:
08:00 - 16:15
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
Dollar
353949367333
CHARLESTOWN
$36 - $53
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 19:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:30 - 18:30
Car Hire
+353061206094
Main Arrivals Hall, Knock Airport (Ireland West Airport Knock), Co Mayo, F12 T1K8
$18 - $41
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 16:30
Tue:
08:30 - 16:30
Wed:
08:00 - 16:00
Thu:
08:30 - 18:30
Fri:
08:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:30 - 16:00
Sun:
08:30 - 16:00
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