Kerry Airport primarily serves the town of Killarney which is located approximately 18km away. Simply hire a car to get to your accommodation and get started on your Irish adventure.
The town is on the north-eastern shore of Lough Leane, which is part of Killarney National Park. Owing to its natural heritage, history and its location on the Ring of Kerry, Killarney is a popular tourist destination.
Book with Zest Car Rental at Kerry Airport!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Kerry Airport. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers at Kerry Airport who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance at Kerry Airport as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Things to See and Do in Kerry
Hop in your rental car and only 20 minutes away from Kerry Airport is the county town of Tralee. On the northern side of the neck of the Dingle Peninsula, it’s the largest town in County Kerry. Visit the National Folk Theatre of Ireland, Siamsa Tíre, and experience traditional Irish culture on stage.
Take a stroll through the kingdom’s rich history at Kerry County Museum. Climb to the top of Blennerville Windmill and experience the workings of a traditional windmill.
Places of interest in Killarney are the Killarney National Park, the Lakes of Killarney, Muchross House with its 11,000 acres estate and Ross Castle.
Explore County Kerry
Drive the Ring of Kerry. This is reportedly one of the best scenic drives in the world. There are many towns and villages in the Kerry region and some of the most quaint and memorable are located on the Ring of Kerry. The Iveragh Peninsula juts out into the Atlantic underneath Dingle Bay creating an amazing panoramic coastline. Near Caherciveen you will also find the ruins of Ballyberry Castle which is said to be haunted.
Head to Mount Carrauntoohil. Pull on your walking boots and get hiking; ascend the Devil’s Ladder for fantastic views of the surrounding area.
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