Car Hire at Cork Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Fiat 500
or comparable
£ 89.14
per day
Economy
Ford Fiesta
or comparable
£ 113.52
per day
Compact
Renault Clio
or comparable
£ 121.28
per day
Intermediate
VW Jetta
or comparable
£ 158.38
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Offers
Standard
Skoda Octavia
or comparable
£ 190.33
/ per day
Full-size
BMW 3 Series
or comparable
£ 253.03
/ per day
Luxury
Mercedes Benz E Class
or comparable
£ 348.45
/ per day
Premium
BMW 5 Series
or comparable
£ 417.33
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 03:00 on 2022-06-27.
Travel Information
Language
English,
Irish
Irish
Currency
EUR
Dialing code
353
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Hire
The second-largest city of Ireland, Cork is also one of the country’s most underrated destinations. The city has plenty of history and character and can also serve as a hub for exploring the south of Ireland. Here are three of Cork’s most interesting attractions:
- Architecture. Cork is home to interesting architecture of different eras that is absolutely worth checking out! Some of the city’s most famous buildings are churches such as the Gothic Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Church of St. Anne, and Red Abbey Tower; others include the Elizabeth Fort and Cork Courthouse. Many of the city’s most beautiful buildings, as well as other attractions, can be found along St. Patrick’s Street, one of the main avenues of the city.
- Museums. While smaller than some of their more famous counterparts in Dublin, Cork is home to an array of interesting and surprisingly diverse museums. These include the Crawford Art Gallery, the fascinating niche Butter Museum, Cork Public Museum which is dedicated to the city's history from the Iron Age until the present day, the Glucksman art museum, and Blackrock Castle Observatory which doubles as an astronomy museum.
- Killarney. A fascinating little town, Killarney is one of the most popular day-trip destinations from Cork. Best known for the medieval Muckross Abbey, House, and Gardens, as well as Ross Castle, it is also the location of Killarney National Park, a primaeval forest, bog and lakeland that is home to home to wildlife like red deer, cormorants, and white-tailed eagles. Located some 85 km (53 miles) northwest of Cork, Killarney can be reached in about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Top international routes
- London
- Amsterdam
- Malaga
- Faro
- Lanzarote
- Manchester
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 6.5 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 hire car
- Station wagons - starting at £ 539 per day
- Large cars - starting at £ 711 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 198 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £ 1222 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 136 per day
- SUVs - starting at £ 243 per day
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 petrol 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 hires
- Dublin (265 km / 164 mi)
- Belfast (426 km / 265 mi)
- Galway (224 km / 139 mi)
Airport information
Cork Airport (ORK)
- IATA: ORK
- ICAO: EICK
- Name: Cork Airport (ORK)
- Size: Large Airport
- Flights per year: 19,894
- Passengers (per year): 2,308,507
- Distance from the city centre: 4.3 miles / 7 km S of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +353 (0)21 4313131
- Email: marketing@corkairport.com
Top 7 Destinations around Cork Airport
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Cork Mallow Road starting at £ 69.17 per day2.9 km / 1.8 miles away
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Kerry Airport starting at £ 79.54 per day78.9 km / 49.0 miles away
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Limerick City Ennis Road starting at £ 115.94 per day87.7 km / 54.5 miles away
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Shannon Airport starting at £ 85.11 per day95.0 km / 59.0 miles away
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Knock Airport starting at £ 101.38 per day225.4 km / 140.0 miles away
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Dublin Airport starting at £ 89.14 per day225.4 km / 140.1 miles away
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Donegal Airport starting at £ 43.42 per day350.3 km / 217.7 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car at Cork Airport?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car at Cork Airport fluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car at Cork Airport
The cheapest month to hire a car at Cork Airport is September with prices starting at £ 15.94 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is May with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 71.23. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 28. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What’s the most popular hire length at Cork Airport?
Hirers picking up a car at Cork Airport keep them for an average of 7 days during in June, while those picking up their cars in October keep them for an average of 4.
Average Hire Length at Cork Airport
Which month sees the highest demand for car hire at Cork Airport?
Though Cork Airport is popular for travellers all year long, the month with the highest demand for hire cars is in May. June is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | VW Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Budget | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Easirent | Fiat 500 | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| SIXT | Ford Ka | 3 | Small cars | |
| Easirent | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Budget | VW Polo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Budget | Ford Ka | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| SIXT | Opel Astra | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
Our Customers Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
SO
United Kingdom
Opel Astra
23 March 2022
We visited Kinsale - beautiful town, harbour, fab shops and gastronomical capital of Cork apparently? we were looking for brunch around 11 am but it proved difficult.
We also took a long drive along the Wild Atlantic Way, not to be missed even if you only do a short part.
Mizen Head is a must , the most westerly point in Ireland and closest point to America. Stunning views, very high bridge to cross and amazing wildlife can be seen - Seals, Whales & Dolphins were just a few that can be spotted.
PL
Ireland
VW Polo
30 July 2021
Was in west cork and everywhere was great - Barleycove, Ring of Beara, Glandore, I could go on and on
Car rental statistics
Highest rated company
Budget
9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Easirent
6.59 / 10
Total number of reviews
8
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
£ 167.13
Lowest daily price
£ 10.20
Total cars available
108
Top 13 Hire Companies at Cork Airport in 2022
Budget
+353214314000
Cork Airport, Kinsale Road, Cork, T12 AC0H
£ 121 - £ 610
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
+35312352030
Kinsale Road
£ 113 - £ 312
Keddy
+353212400100
MAIN TERMINAL, CORK AIRPORT
£ 137 - £ 430
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00; 20:00-22:30
Tue:08:30-17:00; 20:00-22:30
Wed:08:30-17:00; 20:00-22:30
Thu:08:30-17:00; 19:30-22:30
Fri:07:15-17:00; 21:00-22:30
Sat:07:15-17:00; 20:30-22:30
Sun:09:00-17:00; 19:00-22:30
Alamo
+3530214838973
Cork Airport, Kinsale Rd, Cork
Thrifty
0214965849
Cork Airport
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
Enterprise
+3530214838973
Cork Airport, Kinsale Rd, Cork
National
0214838973
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR
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
Sat:09:00-16:00
Hertz
0214965849
Cork Airport
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
Europcar
+353212400100
MAIN TERMINAL, CORK AIRPORT
£ 114 - £ 175
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
Avis
+353214327460
Cork Airport
£ 113 - £ 226
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:45
Tue:07:00-23:45
Wed:07:00-23:45
Thu:07:00-23:45
Fri:07:00-23:45
Sat:07:00-23:45
Sun:07:00-23:45
Flizzr
+35312352030
Kinsale Road,Cork Airport
£ 115 - £ 409
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
GreenMotion
+353214321099
Cork Airport - In Terminal
Working hours
Mon:09:00-20:00
Tue:09:00-20:00
Wed:09:00-20:00
Thu:09:00-20:00
Fri:09:00-20:00
Sat:09:00-20:00
Sun:09:00-20:00
Easirent
+353212363163
Airport East Business & Technology Park, Rathmacullig W, Ballygarvan, Cork
£ 89 - £ 2019
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-22:00