Car hire Shannon: Compare car rental prices and find the best offers in Shannon.

Car hires in Shannon: practical information

Where to rent a car in Shannon

Western Ireland awaits! Lush green countryside, ancient ruins, charming villages… there's little not to love about the Shannon region. Already booked flight tickets from London to Shannon? Great! There's little left to do in trip planning save a cheap car rental in Shannon. The easiest place to pick one up is obviously the airport as soon as you touch down. There's plenty of selection including top international car hire companies like Budget Rent a Car, Dooley Car Rentals, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt/Murrays.

Having a hire car in Shannon not only makes exploring the Irish countryside easy, but it's also a great way to get around the city as well. Only taking one or two day trips while on holidays in Shannon? Pick up a discount car hire in Shannon's city centre instead of at the airport. Always compare the prices and possible special offers before reserving your car for hire in Shannon, as with any destination.

Parking in Shannon: what you should know

As far as parking your cheap rent a car in Shannon, the airport offers 5000+ spaces for 24h a day. Although if you're taking off on an early morning road trip from the city centre, you'll want your car nearby and at easy access. For the most convenience, search for a hotel in Shannon that offers parking as an amenity. This is usually something you need to reserve in advance so that they keep a space open for you.

Road trips from Shannon: what to do, what to see

• A stone's throw away: Limerick, your spot for castles. This city has had no trouble staying modern among so many historic and ancient ruins. Just along the river is King John's Castle but in the city centre you'll see nothing but a bustling, modern downtown complete with museums, theatres and the like.
• A little further: Adare is one of the smallest, yet prettiest towns in all of Ireland. It's just a bit further than Limerick along the N18, a mere 30 minute drive in your rent car from Shannon. While not much to see as far as typical tourist sights are concerned, Adare wins over just about everyone that visits. Check out the Desmond Castle, Adare Manor and admire the thatched cottages that spot the city.
• A proper day-trip: Galway is a jaunt away, taking just over an hour to reach via car from Shannon. Apart from Shannon, Galway is a major gateway to western Ireland if you don't go with flights to Shannon. This city has a lot going for it besides the incredible countryside surrounding it. Galway hosts a number of great art, theatre and food festivals in the summertime, not to be missed.