Discover Car Hire in Cork

Cork is the second largest city within Ireland and is surrounded by water, with the city centre built on an island in the middle of the River Lee. You can collect your car hire as soon as you arrive at Cork Airport, located 8 kilometres from the city, or any of our conveniently located downtown depots. Hire a compact car for a drive around the city, a standard size car for a longer week away in the Irish countryside or a full size for a family getaway, DriveAway has many sizes of vehicles available.

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Experience Cork

The imposing St. Finbarr's Cathedral is one amazing attraction. It stands on perhaps the oldest Christian site in Cork; among its most striking features are the fine rose window, the mosaic pavements and the elaborate carving. Tradition has it that in the 7th century St. Finbarr founded a monastery on the site. The CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory is a castellated fortification which now houses an observatory and science centre.

With a car hire in Cork you can drive just outside the city limits to Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone, legend has it you’ll then be blessed with the gift of the gab. Also, visit The Old City Goal; now a popular heritage centre. Shop in the English markets or Cork University on the western road has a fine collection of ancient Ogham stones. Take your car and head for Baltimore, Cape Clear Island or Bantry Bay as Cork certainly makes a good base for coastal exploration.

Use our easy to use online booking engine or contact us today to book your next Cork car hire!