Cork car hires from $27

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 car hire in Cork costs $55 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Cork airport include Easirent, Thrifty, Budget, CARHIRE.ie and Dollar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cork airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Budget, CARHIRE.ie and Dollar.

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

A Compact car hire in Cork costs $50 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Cork costs $100 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Cork costs $86 per day, on average.

In Cork, cars are most frequently hired at Thrifty Cork Ap (6 km from city centre ).