Shannon Airport (SNN), Shannon, Ireland
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Budget at Shannon Airport

Shannon Airport, Ballyhennessy, Shannon, Co. Clare
00353 61 471361
Pick-up instructions
Turn right when you exit the baggage reclaim area.
Drop-off instructions
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Business 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
Sat:09:00-17:00
Sun:09:00-17:00
Holidays (Office closed)
December 25
Key box
No

Customer Ratings and Latest Reviews

Value for money
Ease of finding
Agent helpfulness
Pick-up speed
Drop-off speed
Car cleanliness
Car condition

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.

United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
11/17/24

Pros: All good

Cons: Good

United States of America (USA)
Toyota Aygo
11/7/24

Pros: Friendly, good value, easy pick up and return

Cons: All good 👍🏽

United Kingdom
Ford Ka
7/30/24

Pros: Quick and easy

United Kingdom
Renault Clio
7/19/24

Pros: Lots of scratches

Israel
Toyota Auris
7/11/24

Pros: Very polite and professional service

Cons: Even though the car was a new car from 2023 but it didn’t have any usb entrance and no reverse alert sensors. It was quite disappointing and I wasn’t able to use apple CarPlay.

United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla
6/30/24

Cons: Rep was direct but not too friendly. Seemed put off by a question.

United Kingdom
Renault Clio
6/3/24

Pros: Service was ok

Cons: The state of hire car was terrible the badge on front of car had be prized off with a crowbar and many dents and scratches

United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
5/8/24

Pros: Speedy drop off, speedy payment processing, clean car, good car

Cons: The rental desk tried to sell us additional insurance on top of the third party insurance and tried to charge us 1 additional day for picking up the car 1h30 early, without point this out. The experience felt like the car rental company was trying to deceive us into spending more.

United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
1/8/24

Pros: Quick service

Cons: A little more information

United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
12/30/23

Pros: No hassle service. Really quick pick up and drop off and good quality car.

Cons: Nothing. All good.

Ireland
Nissan Qashqai
12/8/23

Pros: Easy and quick

Cons: Car interior was not clean and the car itself was different to what was advertised/booked and was an older model

United Kingdom
Dacia Jogger
9/18/23

Pros: Efficient. straightforward

Cons: The cost :)

United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla
9/14/23

Pros: The car was good

Cons: There was no hello only was asked what are you doing about the insurance

United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
9/12/23

Pros: Staff were efficient

Cons: The car was anold banger on 113k dirty drivers seat...horrible stains

United States of America (USA)
Skoda Citigo
9/11/23

Pros: Quick, easy, and no upcharging

Cons: Can't think of anything

Australia
Renault Clio
8/23/23

Pros: Simple and easy pick up and drop off.

Cons: The car had a bad scratch on the passenger door. It was documented in the paperwork, but I was worried it may cause a problem when I returned it. Plus my passengers were concerned it made them look responsible.

United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
8/15/23

Pros: Very good service. Upgraded car at no extra cost. Car was clean and a pleasure to drive. Staff friendly a presentable.

United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
8/1/23

Cons: They Sold me liability at the desk and made me believe it was 39 euro for the 5 days not 39 euros each day. As a result I spent 156Euro more than I wanted too

Hong Kong
Toyota Corolla
7/27/23

Pros: The location of returned car in Dublin should provide clearly the car park - map.

Cons: I had a minor accident and they promised to send the damage report so I could claim with my insurance with Discovercars. But nothing was received and my credit card was debited. Communication was bad and slow.

Ireland
Toyota Avensis
7/3/23

Pros: Fast and very friendly

United States of America (USA)
Hyundai ix35
6/20/23

Pros: Quick, easy, simple.

Cons: Not a thing.

New Zealand
Volkswagen Up
6/18/23

Pros: So easy

Cons: Quite expensive for full cover and paid twice for insurance through Discover and then Budget

Malta
Toyota Corolla
5/7/23

Pros: easy and fast

Cons: the car was not up to standard

United States of America (USA)
Toyota Avensis
3/24/23

Pros: Truly great service; kind staff, attentive to my needs.

Cons: None.

Australia
Ford Ka
8/17/22

Pros: good car

Cons: extremely rude customer service. very impersonal overpriced

United Kingdom
Renault Clio
4/21/22

Pros: Nothing

Cons: The service agents were efficient but the car was very expensive for a shabby old Vauxhall Corsa and since the return of the car they have tried to accuse me of causing damage despite my clear photographs to the contrary. (The car was shabby to start with which was documented and they are picking at scuffs and marks to tyres....really very petty) Nasty bullying tactics and very dishonest and unpleasant.

United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
4/12/22

Pros: Helpful at desk with pleasant manner.

Cons: No issues.

United Kingdom
Renault Clio
4/1/22

Pros: Never had any Problem with this company ,Friendly and easy going

United Kingdom
VW Polo
8/19/20

Pros: Usually very efficient

United Kingdom
VW Polo
3/24/20

Pros: Fast efficient service.

Cons: Car was a bit scratched but otherwise fine.

United Kingdom
VW Up
3/20/20

Pros: Staff very polite and helpful

Cons: Car wasn’t full of fuel but noticed it before we left the site and found someone to fill it for us. Also had to get shuttle bus to collect car. Usually can pick up from the car park opposite the terminal.

United Kingdom
VW Polo
3/18/20

Pros: Very polite front desk in airport

Cons: They took £105 for petrol and we filled it to the brim but only returned £95 thought strange that that never explained why the difference,

United Kingdom
VW Polo
3/17/20

Pros: Pleasant staff

Cons: I was told a partial refund would be possible even though it wasn’t. I didn’t get a return receipt when I dropped off the car.

United Kingdom
VW Polo
3/16/20

Pros: Ease of booking, pick up/drop off and value for money

Cons: No complaints!

United Kingdom
Renault Clio
3/5/20

Pros: People are very friendly, everything was fine.

Cons: Nothing

United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
2/25/20

Pros: Very friendly and helpful staff

Cons: 15-minute wait to pick up car

Poland
Toyota Corolla
2/16/20

Pros: Needs are catered for before and during the rental period.

Cons: Insurance is too costly.

United Kingdom
VW Polo
2/14/20

Pros: Fantastic price & great quality

Cons: Nothing

United Kingdom
Ford Ka
2/7/20

Cons: Met with representati who sold me insurance I didn’t need, despite them telling me I did! On returning car, a representative lied about an ‘issue’ with tyre. However, due to being duped on pick up, I was ready to deal with the manager’s aggressive tone. Consequently I did not pay any extra costs, as they attempted me to do. However, I was left shaken and very upset after. I shall not be using Enterprise again and have told my family and friends about my awful experience with them.

Ireland
Toyota Corolla
2/4/20

Cons: I booked for Toyota Corolla. They gave me hatch back astra. They say it’s the same category. Yet I see it’s smaller and didn’t fit my bags.

Ireland
Renault Clio
1/28/20

Pros: Very good y

Cons: Some cars got no accessories like Bluetooth connection

United Kingdom
Ford Ka
12/26/19

Pros: Budget fine. Discover are thieves

Cons: They all people like Discover to defraud renters

United Kingdom
VW Up
11/17/19

Pros: Great staff and efficient service

United Kingdom
VW Up
11/4/19

Pros: Efficient pick up and drop off, absolutely no waiting. Car rental reception within airport

Cons: Car with scratches and minor dents. Engine particularly rough when starting up from cold.

United Kingdom
Renault Clio
10/13/19

Pros: Although we were diverted to another airport staff were still very good when we eventually got to shannon

Cons: The only niggle I have is that the car wasn’t quite full. When I brought the car back I filled it in Gort and then again in Shannon Town so it was full to the brim. When I received the car the needle was just off the full

Ireland
VW Polo
9/3/19

Cons: The company was not flexible about the security deposit.

United Kingdom
VW Polo
8/31/19

Pros: Friendly staff, quick and efficient

Cons: Not Budget as sane with all car companies, insurance costs outrageous!

United Kingdom
Toyota Avensis
8/29/19

Pros: Quick service at desk

Cons: The sales rep didn’t have much customer service - very matter of fact

United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
8/27/19

Pros: Efficient

Cons: Occasionally a big queue

United Kingdom
VW Up
7/30/19

Pros: Good but overpriced

Cons: Hidden charges expensive

United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
7/29/19

Pros: Very friendly and smooth process from start to finish

United Kingdom
VW Polo
7/26/19

Pros: Very friendly staff at both pick up and drop off points

Cons: would like to see the all inclusive insurance option prior to confirming the car hire.

United Kingdom
Renault Clio
7/6/19

Pros: No queues, plenty of staff on the desk

Cons: Didn't explain the extras very well.

United Kingdom
VW Polo
7/5/19

Pros: Friendly staff

Cons: Nothing

United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
7/3/19

Pros: Speed of car drop off.

Cons: Dishonest customer service agent sold us a second redundant policy without our consent, proceeded to add a £140 charge to the card payment she said was solely for the excess deposit and selectively cropped the charge from the car rental documentation to get our signature for written consent. We did not expect to be the victims of contract fraud and will not be using Budget/ Avis again.

United Kingdom
VW Polo
6/6/19

Pros: In terminal. Fast, efficient.

Cons: Nothing

Latvia
VW Polo
11/28/17

Pros: They are friendly and helpful. Noel at the terminal desk caught the error about how long I could rent the car for.

Cons: There was a little confusion and a non functioning printer at the drop-off office the first time I came back. That is the “worst” thing I can think of and it was utterly trivial.

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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:55 AM on 12/4/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Rental Conditions

Please check the Rental Conditions for each vehicle prior to booking as some conditions, particularly the deposit and deductible, may vary based on the class of vehicle.

Rate includes
Free cancellation with a full refund up to 48 hours before your pick-up time, Unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Waiver (deductible: € 2000.00), Theft Protection, Roadside Assistance (in the country of pick-up), Third Party Liability (TPL), Airport surcharge, Premium Location fee, Free modifications, State Tax.
Driver requirements
Minimum rental age is 25 years.
A Young driver fee is not applied.

Maximum rental age is 75 years.
A Senior driver fee is not applied.

The driver license must have been issued by authorized authorities at least 2 year(s) before the date of the commencement of the rental.

In addition to the regular driver license, an International Driving Permit is also mandatory if the driver license is written in a language other than that of the renting country and/or in characters that cannot be read in the renting country.
Please note that the International Driving Permit is valid only if accompanied by the regular driver license.

In order to pick up the car, the renter and each additional driver must present the following documents: passport, credit card, valid driver license, booking voucher, photocard driving license.
Deposit and deductible policy
A deposit will be charged on the renter's credit card through the end of the rental period.
Payment policy
At time of pick up, customers will be required to pay the amount of the rental and a deposit.
The following credit cards issued on the main driver's name are accepted: MasterCard, Visa, American Express. Any other cards or cash payments are not accepted.
All credit cards must be capable of the following: PIN verification; cards without this capability will not be accepted.

The main driver must provide a physical payment card in their name with enough funds to cover the deposit to pick up the car. The rental company will neither accept virtual credit cards (e.g., GooglePay or ApplePay) nor someone else’s card (including family members).
Cross-border policy
Cross border rentals are allowed only upon previous request.
Additional charges will be applied in case the car is crossing state or region borders.
Crossing country borders is allowed to the following country: Northern Ireland.

In the event that Cross Border & Territorial Restrictions are violated, all protections lose their validity.
Optional extras and services
Available special equipment: GPS Navigation system, Child seat (2-4 years of age), Booster seat (4-10 years of age).
Prices for extras are shown on the booking page.

Adding additional drivers is allowed.
There is an additional charge for each driver.
When picking up the vehicle, all drivers must be present and must provide valid documentation.

All extras are available at the rental counter. Prices vary, depending on the rental period.

Delivery/collection service is not provided.
Fuel policy
The vehicle is provided with a full tank of fuel and must be returned with the same amount in order to avoid additional charges. A deposit for a tank of fuel is required upon pick up.
Additional information
In case of renting at the airport location, the customer must provide a valid flight number in order to make a reservation.

Winter tires are not mandatory in Ireland.
Snow chains are allowed in icy/snowy conditions.
Rental period
The maximum rental period per agreement is 14 days.
If the renter would like to extend the rental period, renter should return to the car hire office at the end of the rental period to sign a new agreement.
Business hours
Service outside of business hours is not available.

Period of time, during regular working hours, when the car is still guaranteed for the customer, if the customer is late for pick up (the grace period) is 29 minutes.

Pick-up & Drop-off
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
Sat:  09:00 - 17:00
Sun:  09:00 - 17:00

Top Suppliers at Shannon Airport

Enterprise
Exceptional 9.2 / 15 reviews
+35361704914
Ground Floor, Terminal Building Shannon Airp
$13 - $56
Working hours
Mon:05:30-22:00
Tue:05:30-22:00
Wed:05:30-22:00
Thu:05:30-22:00
Fri:05:30-22:00
Sat:05:30-22:00
Sun:05:30-22:00
SIXT
Exceptional 9 / 75 reviews
+35312352030
Shannon Airport V14 EE06 Shannon
$15 - $265
Working hours
Mon:05:00-18:00
Tue:05:00-18:00
Wed:05:00-18:00
Thu:05:00-18:00
Fri:05:00-18:00
Sat:05:00-18:00
Sun:05:00-18:00
Flizzr
Very good 8.4 / 27 reviews
+35312352030
SIXT, Unit 4, Smithstown Industrial Estate, Shannon
$9 - $259
Working hours
Mon:05:00-18:00
Tue:05:00-18:00
Wed:06:00-18:00
Thu:05:00-18:00
Fri:05:00-18:00
Sat:05:00-18:00
Sun:05:00-18:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 4 reviews
+353061471369
SHANNON AIRPORT
$11 - $146
Working hours
Mon:05:30-21:00
Tue:05:30-21:00
Wed:05:30-22:30
Thu:05:30-21:00
Fri:05:30-21:00
Sat:05:30-21:30
Sun:05:30-23:00
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.1 / 8 reviews
+35361206040
MAIN TERMINAL, SHANNON AIRPORT
$13 - $32
Working hours
Mon:05:00-22:00
Tue:05:00-22:00
Wed:05:00-22:00
Thu:05:00-22:00
Fri:05:00-22:00
Sat:05:00-22:00
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Europcar
Average 7.9 / 3 reviews
+35361206040
MAIN TERMINAL, SHANNON AIRPORT
$11 - $66
Working hours
Mon:05:00-22:00
Tue:05:00-22:00
Wed:05:00-22:00
Thu:05:00-22:00
Fri:05:00-22:00
Sat:05:00-22:00
Sun:05:00-22:00
Easirent
Below average 6.4 / 146 reviews
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$8 - $129
Working hours
Mon:06:00-00:30
Tue:06:00-00:30
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