Car hire in Shannon gives you full flexibility, allowing you to explore the area without worry. Our rental options match our leading rates, ranging from anything from hourly, daily or weekend rentals to long-term monthly rentals perfect for extended visits. With SIXT you’ll be able to choose from a large range of vehicle classes to suit your needs, these include compact cars, which is ideal if you’re travelling solo or through tight urban streets, as well as 4x4s, which are perfect for the rugged countryside and family travel. Consider adding some bookable extras such as a sat nav for easier navigation and child seats if you’re travelling with kids.
There is so much to explore in and around Shannon, such as the Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, which is wonderful for a day out with the kids. There’s also the Craggaunowen medieval castle with its open-air museum. For a nice road trip, that will take you all the way to the ocean, you should drive your Shannon car hire all the way to the Cliffs of Moher, which reaches a height of 214m.
A visit to Shannon in the winter is the perfect time for urban exploration, and you can start with a short drive to Limerick where you can see the medieval St Mary’s cathedral and King John’s castle. A visit to the original Durty Nelly’s pub is a must to drink a pint or two, and for a bit of a challenge make sure you visit the Atlantic Air Adventures aviation museum where you can try flight simulation and learn about aviation.
If you’re visiting Shannon and want to get around comfortably, then a car hire is just what you need. If you’re arriving by plane you can simply pick your car up at our branch at Shannon Airport, which is not too far from the city. If you’re unsure about the car that is right for you, our friendly 24/7 customer service will be able to advise you. Whether you’re after an economy hatchback, spacious people carrier or minibus, or a maybe a more premium model, our competitive prices will help you get the best deal for an enjoyable drive.
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In Ireland the minimum age is 21 years old. However, some vehicle classes, such as vans and luxury, are limited to anyone under 23 as well as under 25.
Choose to ‘pay later’ and you can pay on arrival, better yet cancellation is free any time up to the day of booking!
If you have children along for the ride, we can provide child seats as well as an extra diver(s) to share the driving, we also have extra protection packages and added miles.