Knock car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Knock

  • For its small size, Knock has one of the most renowned tourist attractions in the area, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Knock. It was built on the site of a religious apparition that occurred there in 1879. You should also make time to visit the Knock Museum, which tells the story of the apparition, with original handwritten letters from witnesses on display. It’s also worth visiting Graune Pet Farm and Play Centre if you’re on holiday with your children, which is roughly 5.5 miles outside of town. Car hire in Knock will give you the freedom to explore these and other attractions at your leisure.
  • The main airport serving Knock is Ireland West Airport Knock. It’s just over 4 miles from the town itself. Here you can pick up the Knock car hire you’ve booked, with companies like Avis, Europcar, Budget and Hertz represented. You’ll find their offices in various places in the main terminal, with some of them right in front of you when you arrive and others requiring a short walk from one end of the terminal to the other. Your actual car will be waiting for you in the airport car park, which is about a 4-minute walk from the terminal exit along the main access road that goes past arrivals.
  • Being such a small rural town in County Mayo, you won’t have to worry about much vehicle traffic when you’re driving around. However, keep a look out for pedestrians and local inhabitants making their way around on bicycles. The driving conditions are best described as sedate, so although the speed limits are standard for small towns in Ireland, you’ll most likely find yourself naturally driving a bit slower than usual most of the time without realising it. Be careful about the occasional oncoming traffic on the small rural roads outside of the town too.
  • With no rush hour to speak of, you’re very unlikely to find yourself snarled up in any traffic if you choose car hire in Knock. What you’re more likely to have to deal with is the snow in winter, which can fall in quite substantial amounts – to the point where it can shut down Knock Airport. Of course this can make the roads more challenging on which to drive, so if you’re visiting in January, take this into account when planning your trip.
  • Book your car hire in Knock at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact hire cars in Knock are around 41% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about hiring a car in Knock

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Knock?

    You can take your pick of hire car types to use in Knock, as you won’t have to take traffic conditions into account at all. At the same time there aren’t any areas you can’t reach by car, due to narrow inner area streets, for instance. In winter, however, it might be a better idea to hire an MPV or even a 4x4, rather than a standard city car or saloon, because of the likelihood of snow.

  • What’s the speed limit in Knock?

    The speed limits in Knock conform to those in the whole of County Mayo. Ireland uses the metric system, so the speed limits in the town are signposted inkm/h. You’ll need to drive at or under 50km/h (around 30mph) in the built-up and residential areas, and 80km/h (about 50mph) on the regional roads on the outskirts of the town. However, once again, in winter the speed at which you can drive will depend on the snowfall, so the actual speed that you can feasibly drive at can change, regardless of legal limits.

  • Where are the best places to park in Knock?

    Parking is free all over Knock – in fact, residents successfully opposed the introduction of parking meters in 2018. It also won’t be difficult to find a parking spot close by to wherever you want to visit.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Knock?

    The average price of fuel in Knock is R129,59 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 555 and R2 073, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Knock?

    Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Knock.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Knock?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Knock?

    An Intermediate car hire in Knock costs R1 000 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Knock?

    An Economy car hire in Knock costs R552 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Knock?

    A Compact car hire in Knock costs R2 118 per day, on average.

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Knock car rental reviews and directory 
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keddy by Europcar

10,0

Wonderful

Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Knock

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Locations in Knock

Main Terminal Knock Airport

+353 6120 6094

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
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Avis

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

7.3

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Knock Airport

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday09:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:30 - 17:30
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

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Hertz

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.0

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Charlestown

+353 94 936 7333

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Poor. Unreasonable extra charges. Don’t recommend.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Quick and easy

1 out of 1

Thrifty

6,5

Okay

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Charlestown

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:30
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Payless

6,2

Okay

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Ireland West Airport

+353 94 936 7577

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday09:00 - 18:00
Friday09:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
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Easirent

5,2

Fair

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Ireland West Airport Knock

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CARHIRE.ie

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Arrivals Hall, Knock Airport (Meet & Greet service)

+353 6120 6094

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Dollar

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Charlestown

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:30
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
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Irish Car Rentals

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Knock airport

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Shouqi

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Main Terminal, Knock Airport

+86 10 6064 1387

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Smile Rent

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Knock Airport

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Sunnycars

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Charlstown Co Mayo

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7 travellers who hired a car in Knock gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.7

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