Cork car rentals from $12/day

For the most part, drivers will find mid-sized and smaller cars such as sedans, SUVs, and compacts are perfectly suited for hitting the road in Cork. This is because, in general, the roads and parking spaces are fairly large in the city. However, it should be noted that some of the older streets and alleys in Cork will be slightly on the narrower side so it may be worth renting a smaller car.

Speed limits in Cork vary from 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up areas to 80 km/h (50 mph) on regional and local roads in the city. Additionally, larger roads in rural areas that aren’t quite highways go up to 100 km/h (62), while on freeways the speed limit is 120 km/h (75 mph).

If you are in the central business district, then parking garages and lots are the go-to option. There is a decent amount of streetside parking in the city, but in the busiest areas these spaces can fill up fast. Outside of the downtown core, parallel streetside parking is abundant and easy to find, so it will likely be your best bet.

On average a rental car in Cork costs $31 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Cork found in the last 2 weeks is $10.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Cork. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Cork airport include Dollar, Sixt, Europcar, keddy by Europcar and Alamo.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cork airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Sixt, Europcar, and Alamo.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Cork costs $54 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Cork costs $41 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Cork costs $33 per day, on average.

In Cork, cars are most frequently rented at Sixt Kinsale Road (3 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Cork offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Cork, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 23 car rental agencies in Cork.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Cork so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

At Cork car rentals, you must show your valid driver's license from the United States and your passport. Most cheap car rentals in Cork will want you to have a major credit card issued in your own name, though some may accept a debit card. Find out what kind of card your chosen rental agency deems acceptable before you travel. You do not need an IDP or International Driving Permit. Most cheap car rentals in Cork will require that you are 21 years old, and most likely will charge you a daily fee if you are younger than 25 or older than 70.

There are a few charges that are standard for cheap car rentals in Cork that might surprise you. Even though you are required to have a major credit card when you collect your rental car, most Cork car rentals will charge you a credit card fee of around $6. If you use your credit card insurance in order to cover the vehicle, that will incur a fee of around $33. There will often also be an overall administration fee of about $14. And the Irish car rental tax rate is 13.6%.