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Shannon is a town forming the heart of Ireland's beautiful Shannon region. It is a town in County Clare, and home to the second biggest airport in the country. Shannon was given town status only relatively recently, in January 1982, and is rather more of a satellite town to nearby Limerick and Ennis. A 'new town', constructed primarily around the airport, Shannon's population has grown slowly since its founding in the 1960s, with housing, amenities, and shopping improving, and with the area being well-served by hotels close to the airport too. It's an ideal affordable and accessible hub from which to explore County Clare and beyond.

Things to Do in Shannon

Within Shannon Town itself, you'll find plenty of local community-based activities and events. Community centres, sports facilities, drama groups, music groups and rugby and football all flourish here. But if it's major attractions you're looking for, then it's time to hop in your hire car and explore the nearby surround. Limerick is just 20 minutes drive away, which in turn connects you to Dublin and Cork swiftly by rail or motorway. Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is an ideal nearby resort for families travelling with small children, and Knappogue Castle will satisfy those with a taste for historic Ireland. Just 45 minutes away by car are the renowned Cliffs of Moher too, one of the biggest natural attractions in the country. Top Three Attractions Cliffs of Moher Bunratty Castle A trip to nearby Limerick

Top 3 Must See: Shannon

  • Cliffs of Moher

  • Bunratty Castle

  • A trip to nearby Limerick

Drive Around Shannon

The town of Shannon is relatively well connected with the rest of Ireland due to its close proximity to the city of Limerick which is within 20 kilometers of Shannon. Recently, major upgrades along the N7 (Dublin - Limerick), the N18 (Galway - Limerick) and the N20 (Cork - Limerick) have improved the accessibility of Shannon immensely, and as it is home to Shannon Airport, you'll find plenty of car hire options, all bookable through GoCarHire.co.uk, at the arrivals hall here too.

Which are the best deals in Shannon?

Economy
Economy
from £20.00/day
Intermediate
Intermediate
from £24.00/day
Minivan
Minivan
from £27.00/day
Standard
Standard
from £28.00/day
Compact
Compact
from £29.00/day
Mini
Mini
from £31.00/day

Shannon car rental directory

ALAMO
Address
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, SHANNON AIRPORT CO CLARE
Operating Times
Monday 05:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 05:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 05:30 - 18:00
Thursday 05:30 - 18:00
Friday 05:30 - 18:00
Saturday 05:30 - 18:00
Sunday 05:30 - 18:00
Instructions
Serviced at the Enterprise desk.

AVIS
Address
Arrivals Hall
Operating Times
Monday 05:30 - 23:00
Tuesday 05:30 - 23:00
Wednesday 05:30 - 23:00
Thursday 05:30 - 23:00
Friday 05:30 - 23:00
Saturday 05:30 - 23:00
Sunday 05:30 - 23:00
Instructions
N/A

BUDGET
Address
Desk in arrivals Hall, Shannon Airport.
Operating Times
Monday 05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday 05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday 05:00 - 23:59
Thursday 05:00 - 23:59
Friday 05:00 - 23:59
Saturday 05:00 - 23:59
Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
Instructions
N/A

CARHIRE
Address
SERVICED BY EUROPCAR, Shannon Airport. Desk in Arrivals Hall
Operating Times
Monday 06:00 - 21:59
Tuesday 06:00 - 21:59
Wednesday 06:00 - 21:59
Thursday 06:00 - 21:59
Friday 06:00 - 21:59
Saturday 06:00 - 21:59
Sunday 06:00 - 21:59
Instructions
Car Pick-up: Please proceed to our Rental Desk in ... more

DOLLAR
Address
SHANNON AIRPORT , CLARE
Operating Times
Monday 06:00 - 23:29
Tuesday 06:00 - 23:29
Wednesday 06:00 - 23:29
Thursday 06:00 - 23:29
Friday 06:00 - 23:29
Saturday 06:00 - 23:29
Sunday 06:00 - 23:29
Instructions
N/A

ENTERPRISE
Address
GROUND FLOOR, TERMINAL BUILDING SHANNON AIRP
Operating Times
Monday 05:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 05:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 05:30 - 18:00
Thursday 05:30 - 18:00
Friday 05:30 - 18:00
Saturday 05:30 - 18:00
Sunday 05:30 - 18:00
Instructions
Please follow signs to the rental car facility loc ... more

EUROPCAR
Address
MAIN TERMINAL, SHANNON AIRPORT SHANNON
Operating Times
Monday 05:00 - 22:30
Tuesday 05:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 05:00 - 22:00
Thursday 05:00 - 22:00
Friday 05:00 - 22:30
Saturday 05:00 - 22:30
Sunday 05:00 - 22:30
Instructions
N/A

FLIZZR
Address
Shannon Airport
Operating Times
Monday 05:30 - 22:00
Tuesday 05:30 - 22:00
Wednesday 05:30 - 22:00
Thursday 05:30 - 22:00
Friday 05:30 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 22:00
Sunday 05:30 - 22:00
Instructions
How to find us Please collect your vehicel at the ... more

HERTZ
Address
Shannon Airport, Clare, CLARE
Operating Times
Monday 05:30 - 23:00
Tuesday 05:30 - 23:00
Wednesday 05:30 - 23:00
Thursday 05:30 - 23:00
Friday 05:30 - 23:59
Saturday 05:30 - 23:00
Sunday 05:30 - 23:00
Instructions
N/A

KEDDY BY EUROPCAR
Address
MAIN TERMINAL, SHANNON AIRPORT SHANNON
Operating Times
Monday 05:00 - 22:30
Tuesday 05:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 05:00 - 22:00
Thursday 05:00 - 22:00
Friday 05:00 - 22:30
Saturday 05:00 - 22:30
Sunday 05:00 - 22:30
Instructions
When you exit customs, please proceed to the Europ ... more

NATIONAL
Address
SHANNON AIRPORT CO CLARE, SERVICED BY ENTERPRISE
Operating Times
Monday 05:30 - 22:59
Tuesday 05:30 - 22:59
Wednesday 05:30 - 22:59
Thursday 05:30 - 22:59
Friday 05:30 - 22:59
Saturday 05:30 - 22:59
Sunday 05:30 - 22:59
Instructions
IN TERMINAL

PAYLESS
Address
Desk in arrivals Hall, Shannon Airport.
Operating Times
Monday 05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday 05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday 05:00 - 23:59
Thursday 05:00 - 23:59
Friday 05:00 - 23:59
Saturday 05:00 - 23:59
Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
Instructions
Serviced by Budget.

SIXT
Address
Smithstown Industrial Estate, V14 WN53
Operating Times
Monday 00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday 00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday 00:00 - 23:59
Thursday 00:00 - 23:59
Friday 00:00 - 23:59
Saturday 00:00 - 23:59
Sunday 00:00 - 23:59
Instructions
N/A

THRIFTY
Address
Shannon Ap, Main Arrivals Hall
Operating Times
Monday 05:30 - 23:00
Tuesday 05:30 - 23:00
Wednesday 05:30 - 23:00
Thursday 05:30 - 23:00
Friday 05:30 - 23:59
Saturday 05:30 - 23:00
Sunday 05:30 - 23:00
Instructions
N/A

Review score of the top Shannon car hire companies

HERTZ

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 28 mins

8.0 /10 Overall value for money
9.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
9.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
9.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
9.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

CARHIRE

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 26 mins

6.0 /10 Overall value for money
9.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
8.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
8.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
8.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

BUDGET

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 19 mins

6.0 /10 Overall value for money
8.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
8.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
9.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
7.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

FLIZZR

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 7 mins

7.0 /10 Overall value for money
8.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
7.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
7.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
8.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

KEDDY BY EUROPCAR

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 18 mins

7.0 /10 Overall value for money
8.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
7.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
7.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
8.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

THRIFTY

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 16 mins

6.0 /10 Overall value for money
8.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
9.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
8.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
7.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

EUROPCAR

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 27 mins

6.0 /10 Overall value for money
9.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
7.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
6.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
8.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

PAYLESS

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 27 mins

5.0 /10 Overall value for money
7.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
7.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
7.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
8.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

DOLLAR

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 16 mins

5.0 /10 Overall value for money
8.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
7.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
7.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
7.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

SIXT

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 20 mins

6.0 /10 Overall value for money
8.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
7.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
6.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
7.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

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