Car hire in Cork
1 office in Cork · airport pick-up · Ireland
Cork proudly claims to be the true capital of Ireland, with its centuries-old English Market, its pubs alive with live music and a student buzz that fills the streets along the River Lee. Our desk is at Cork Airport, barely ten minutes from the centre, which makes the start of your trip wonderfully simple.
Ireland's south-west is car country: colourful fishing villages such as Kinsale, peninsulas reaching out into the Atlantic and the starting point of the Wild Atlantic Way. The train links only the major cities; for the coves, the cliffs and the hedgerow-lined lanes you need wheels of your own.
Search cars in CorkWhy hire a car in Cork
- It is the natural southern base for the Wild Atlantic Way: West Cork and its peninsulas can only really be explored by car.
- Kinsale, Cobh and Blarney are each half an hour away in different directions — one outing per day with no early starts or bus timetables.
- Pick up at Cork Airport with an immediate link to the N27 and the national roads towards Kerry and West Cork.
Day trips near Cork
- Kinsale — A fishing village of colourful facades, a strong food reputation and the star-shaped Charles Fort overlooking the harbour, around 30 minutes away.
- Cobh — The Titanic's final port of call: a cathedral above the sea, tiered rows of colourful houses and an emigration museum, around 30 minutes away.
- Blarney Castle — A medieval fortress set in gardens, home to the Blarney Stone of eloquence, an Irish institution, around 20 minutes from the centre.
- Killarney and the Ring of Kerry — Lakes, mountains and Ireland's most celebrated scenic drive, around 1 hour 15 minutes away via the N22.
Where to pick up your car
- Aeropuerto de Cork
Final prices in euros · book without paying · free cancellation up to 72 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Are the country roads of County Cork difficult to drive?
They are narrow and lined with high hedgerows, but traffic is light and a small car copes with ease. Take your time, use the passing places when meeting other vehicles and avoid driving the minor roads after dark.
Do I need any special permit to drive in Ireland?
If your licence was issued in an EU country, it is valid as it is — no international permit required. Just remember that you drive on the left and that speed limits are signed in kilometres per hour.
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