Cheapflights insights for Shannon Airport car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Shannon Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car at Shannon Airport?
For the best savings on car hire at Shannon Airport, make your reservation 1 day before pickup. The average price then is just R248/day – about 832% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car hire company at Shannon Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Shannon Airport is Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Shannon Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car at Shannon Airport is January, when you can expect to pay R248/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Shannon Airport is July (R781/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
R248
February
R266
March
R337
April
R532
May
R550
June
R621
July
R781
August
R692
September
R461
October
R337
November
R266
December
R568
What car do most people hire at Shannon Airport?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Shannon Airport are the following: Economy cars (Skoda Citigo or similar), Intermediate cars (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar), and SUV cars (Volvo XC60 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations at Shannon Airport?
At Shannon Airport, 24 Hour Rent A Car, Alamo, Avis, and Budget have 1 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Shannon Airport
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Shannon Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Shannon Airport. Reviews were last updated on 27 June 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Shannon Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 June 2025.
Which car hire providers are at Shannon Airport?
There are 10 car hire providers located at Shannon Airport. The following companies can be found near the Shannon Airport car hire counter:Thrifty (10,0)Alamo (10,0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10,0)keddy by Europcar (10,0)Payless (8,5)Europcar (8,2)Hertz (8,0)Budget (7,2)Sixt (7,0)Easirent (6,8)
How much does it cost to hire a car at Shannon Airport for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is one of the top picks at Shannon Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about R6 697 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month at Shannon Airport?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Shannon Airport however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.