Cork and Kerry Airport Car Rental

Quick summary: Car rental at Cork or Kerry airport is the quickest way into Ireland’s south-west. Cork Airport lies around 8 km south of the city via the N27, with Blarney Castle about 15 minutes beyond the city. Kerry Airport is under 20 minutes from Killarney, where the Ring of Kerry begins, and its rental desks are in the long-term car park. Killarney town also has rental depots.

At a glance
Cork Airport	Around 8 km south of Cork city
Blarney Castle	About 15 minutes from Cork
Kerry Airport	Under 20 minutes from Killarney
Kerry desks	In the long-term car park
Killarney	Rental depots in town
Tours	Ring of Kerry tours, Blarney Castle tours

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What can you reach from Cork Airport?

Destination	Why go
Cork city	The English Market and riverside streets
Blarney Castle	The Blarney Stone and gardens
Kinsale	Harbor town known for food
Cobh	Harbor town with emigration history
West Cork	Coastal villages and peninsulas

See Cork and Blarney.

What can you reach from Kerry Airport?

Killarney National Park, the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula are all close. Both scenic loops start from Killarney, making it an ideal base. See the Ring of Kerry and Dingle.

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Where are the Kerry Airport rental desks?

In the long-term car park, a short walk from the terminal. Check your booking for directions.

Which roads need care?

Kerry’s coastal roads are narrow, and tour coaches use the Ring of Kerry, so a compact car helps. Many drivers follow the coaches’ counterclockwise direction. See driving in Ireland.

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