Shannon Airport is just a stone’s throw away from Shannon and only a 30 minute drive from the larger town of Limerick. Rent a car and explore the region.
Book with Zest Car Rental at Shannon Airport!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Shannon 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 Shannon 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 Shannon 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 Shannon
Enjoy a round or two at Shannon Golf Club. Take the children to Atlantic AirVenture where they can learn about aviation and even have a go in a flight simulator.
Bunratty Castle is one of the main attractions in the area, so a visit is a must. Filled with medieval furnishings and artworks, it is a fantastic example of 15th Century architecture. The Folk Gardens are also great for a stroll.
Hire a car and visit some of the attractions on offer in Limerick. Try the Hunt Museum which houses art antiques from the Neolithic to the 20th Century. You could also visit St Mary’s Cathedral, the Treaty Stone and Arther’s Quay Park. Explore King John’s Castle in the heart of the city’s medieval district or trace Frank McCourt’s footsteps on an Angela’s Ashes walking tour.
Take a drive to the nearby town of Ennis; wander through the quaint streets and peek in the array of shops, take a tour at the Crystal Factory and visit the Clare Museum. Stop at the large Cathedral at the southern end of O'Connell St; its spire is a useful landmark from afar.
Day Trips From Shannon
Take a boat trip and spend some time in Sligo Bay. You can take a tour which will enable you to visit Coney Island, The Donegal Wreck, Rosses Point and Oyster Island lighthouse, amongst many more.
Head to Mullingar where you may want to visit Belvedere House and Gardens. Tour the factory floor of Mullingar Pewter Visitor Centre, or visit Rockfield Ecological Estate. It is a secluded organic farm which is set around a beautiful Georgian House and runs craft courses and arts events as well as farm tours.
Doneraile Wildlife Park is easily reached when you hire a car here. Grab your hiking boots and amble around the wondrous countryside. Maybe you'll even spot a deer or two! Doneraile Court is situated here so you can marvel at this imposing building.
Journey to Cork and discover the city. Find St. Anne's Church and have a go at ringing the Shannon Bells yourself. The impressive St Fin Barre’s Cathedral and English Market are also worth visiting. You simply can’t miss a trip to Blarney Castle, home to the Blarney Stone, either.
Explore Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland. Wander through the Viking Quarter and uncover the delights of the Waterford Museum of Treasures. Drive along the coast and find your favourite spot on the Copper Coast Geopark during your visit.
Close to the city of Galway are the Cliffs of Moher; soak up the breathtaking views. If you have the kids in tow, attractions such as the nearby Aquarium or Brigit's Garden can provide plenty of entertainment too.
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