ENJOY $15 OFF BASE RATES
When you spend $175 on 3+ days
Car Rental in Shannon Airport, Clare
Shannon Airport (SNN)
Loading map...
Address
Arrivals Hall, Shannon Co Clare, V14 R229, IE
Phone
(353) 61 715600
Hours of operation
Sun
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
05:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Mon
05:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tue
05:00 AM - 08:30 PM
Wed
05:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu
05:00 AM - 08:30 PM
Fri-Sat
05:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location Information
AFTER-HOURS RETURNS
Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS
AIRLINE PASSENGERS: Airline and Flight Number required. Proceed to the Avis counter in the baggage claim area.
WALK-UP RENTERS: Follow airport signs for "Arrivals" or "Baggage Claim".
LOCATION COMMENT
RENT-A-CAR AND FUN/LUXURY CAR AND 4X4 LOCATION
OUR BEST DEALS
FLASH SALE
Save up to 30%
FREE UPGRADE
Get a Free upgrade on select vehicles
Hire a car in Shannon Airport, Clare
Avis and Western Ireland welcome you to Shannon Airport, the third busiest airport in Ireland. With an exceptional blend of wild cliffs and windswept coastal walks, medieval sites and bustling cities all begging to be explored, an Avis car hire is your key to unlocking this amazing part of Ireland.
From a leisurely road trip to planning an entertaining family holiday, Avis makes car hire from Shannon Airport hassle-free. After making your way through baggage reclaim, you’ll find our rental counter in the Arrivals Hall, where our team will be waiting to hand over the keys. Then it’s a short hop over to the car park where your gleaming set of wheels will be waiting.
Whether you’re visiting this lovely part of the world for business or pleasure, we have the right vehicle for you.
Hire a car near Ennis
Situated in the heart of County Clare, the bustling market town of Ennis offers visitors a maze of cobblestone streets, historic buildings and traditional Irish music culture. Just a 25-minute drive north of Shannon Airport, Ennis is also a natural springboard for discovering Ireland’s breathtaking Wild Atlantic Way and Cliffs of Moher.
Where to go from Shannon airport
Shannon Airport is the gateway to some of the best driving routes in the world. Whether you plan to take a weekend trip or spread your itinerary over several days, this region is one of Ireland’s most exciting destinations – for good reason.
The route north from the airport will take you in the direction of Clare, Galway, Mayo and Donegal, while the route south connects you with Kerry and Cork.
Limerick and county Clare are both within easy driving distance from the airport, and Shannon’s close proximity to Galway and Burren places you in the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way. This area of outstanding beauty will take your breath away, revealing untamed landscapes, spectacular coastlines, picturesque villages and unspoilt beaches.
Those interested in history may wish to visit one of Ireland’s most famous landmarks, Bunratty Castle, a 15-minute drive from Shannon Airport via the N19 and N18. From there, it’s only another 15 minutes further on the N18 to the fabulous city of Limerick. Here visitors can enjoy an authentic slice of Ireland, with its 13th century castle, friendly pubs and Georgian architecture.
There’s no greater feeling than being your own boss on the open road. With an Avis hire car you can forge your own trail to uncover the most impressive sights and routes from Shannon Airport.
Shannon Airport car rental branch information
Finding our car hire facility at Shannon Airport couldn’t be easier. We’re located near the entrance/exit to the Arrivals hall, on the ground floor.
The airport is situated in County Clare on Ireland’s west coast, an ideal point of arrival for exploring the west and southwest. It is clearly signposted and easily accessible from every direction.
It lies approximately 15 miles from Limerick and 14 miles from Ennis. Dublin can be reached via the M7 eastbound, Clare/Galway via the M18 northbound and Limerick via the N18 southbound. Take the N20 southbound for Cork, the N21 southbound for Kerry and the N24 eastbound for Tipperary/Waterford.
The speed limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h (31 mph), 60-100 km/h (37–62 mph) outside built-up areas (keep an eye out for signs) and 120 km/h (75 mph) on motorways.
Services and optional extras
Avis Preferred: Our customer loyalty programme, now more attractive than ever, offers a wide range of benefits and exclusive offers. Membership is free and you can join the scheme online, from the comfort of your own home.
Out-of-hours return: A service that is designed to fit in with all flight times and allow you full flexibility when booking your flights.
Breakdown assistance: We want your trip to go without a hitch and that’s why we service our vehicles to very high standards prior to hading you your keys. In the real world, however, we all know that things don’t always go according to plan. In the event of a breakdown in one of our vehicles, just ring our freephone number for roadside assistance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Optional extras
Child seats: We can supply you with child seats to comply with Ireland’s safety laws and keep your little ones secure.
Satellite navigation: You’ll also find our GPS system invaluable for reaching out-of-the-way spots and travelling along remote country roads – in the right direction!
Discover Avis car rental locations near Shannon Airport
Renter Requirements
- Prepay Terms
- Optional Coverages
- Credit Card Policies
- Debit Card Policies
- Drivers License
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Public Liability and Property Damage
- Additional Drivers
- Age
- Cancellations/No Shows
- Changing your Booking
- Child Seats
- Cross Border Driving
- Declining Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) / Theft Protection
- Extending your rental
- Fines
- Fuel
- Fuel Policy
- GPS
- Insurance
- One Way Fees
- Special Equipment
- Tolls
- Travel Into Other Countries
- Voucher
- Your credit or debit card will be charged the full cost of the rental reserved inclusive of fees, taxes and surcharges upon confirmation of your reservation. Method of pre-payment toward your rental may not be changed after confirmation. In the event your charge card is declined, you will not receive a rental confirmation and you will not prepay for the rental.
- At the time of rental prevailing exchange rates will apply.
- Credit cards are the only acceptable form of payment for Pay Now rates. Debit cards are not accepted at many Avis locations and are not a recommended form of prepayment for ancillary incidental items.
- The credit card used at the counter must be in the name of the renter.
- If you need to cancel 6 hours prior to the scheduled pick-up time, we will refund the full prepaid amount, less a $25.00 USD processing fee.
- If you do not cancel your reservation within 6 hours of the scheduled pick-up time or if you fail to rent the vehicle, a refund of the full prepaid amount, less a NO SHOW fee of $100.00 USD, will be charged.
- Please retain your reservation confirmation number, as it is necessary for modification, cancellation or no-show refund requests.
- Cancellation and no-show refund requests must be made on Avis.com using the View/Modify/Cancel Reservation Form. You may cancel and request a refund on Avis.com at any time before 6 hours of your pick-up by entering the reservation number and last name into the appropriate fields on the View/Modify/Cancel Reservation form on Avis.com. Once the reservation is displayed, click the "cancel" link and continue through the process to submit the refund request. Refund (prepaid amount minus the cancellation fee) will automatically be issued to the card that you prepaid with.
- If you cancel your reservation within 6 hours or you fail to show for your reservation, you may request a refund by entering the reservation number and last name into the appropriate fields on the View/Modify/Cancel Reservation form on Avis.com. Once the reservation is displayed, click on the "request a refund" link and continue through the process to submit the refund request. Refund (prepaid amount minus the no show fee) will automatically be issued to the card that you prepaid with. Requests for no show refunds may be submitted up to six months after the rental pick up date.
- Unlike other vehicle rental company or 3rd party websites, an Avis Prepay reservation allows you to make changes at any time, even multiple times, with no fee. Permissible changes include vehicle type, options (GPS, protections, etc.), rental period dates/times and many changes to your rental location.* Changes must be made either on Avis.com or at the rental counter. At time of change, current rates, taxes and fees apply. *You may change your rental location to any other participating location in your original pick-up country. However, to change to a non-participating location or one outside of the original pick-up country, you must cancel your original reservation (with applicable cancellation fee) and re-book at then current rates.
- Your quoted rental rate is based on the exact parameters (locations, dated, etc.) of your particular rental. Changing your confirmed reservation parameters could result in a different rate.
- At time of rental pick-up, location rental qualification rules apply. The name on all rental credentials (license and credit or debit card) must match the name on the reservation. If the names do not match, for security purposes the prepaid reservation must be cancelled and a new reservation made at prevailing rates. A refund request for the cancelled reservation must be made on Avis.com and $100.00 USD processing fee will apply. Name may not be changed after reservation confirmation.
- At the time of pick up, driver must present a valid driver's license and credit card (or debit card at participating locations) in the driver's name. A prepaid charge card is not an acceptable credential. All drivers must have a safe driving record.
- While a charge card is an acceptable form of rental prepayment online, they may not be accepted for the credit hold required when you pick up your vehicle.
- Please review the terms and conditions on our confirmation page regarding credit or debit card acceptance at the location. To release the vehicle to you at time of pick-up, all rental terms and conditions must be met, regardless of your original prepayment.
- The card presented at pickup will be the card of record for the rental.
- If you use a debit card at a location that accepts them, we will perform a credit check to ensure worthiness before releasing the vehicle and you must also present a second form of current identification.
- Your total rental rate is calculated based on the information provided at time of reservation.
- Vehicles are rented on a daily (24-hour) basis. There is a 29-minute grace period for returns. After 30 minutes late, full-day late charges taxes apply. There is no grace period for rental fees, surcharges and optional equipment or protections charges, so full-day late charges will apply for these items.
- If your plans change and you no longer require the rental, you must cancel this reservation before the scheduled pick up time or the applicable no show fee will apply.
- Coupons may be applied to prepay rentals. The rate on the rental and the amount prepaid will not reflect the coupon amount. The value of the coupon will be deducted from the rental charges at time of return. If the final charges are less than the prepaid amount, the customer will receive a refund within 3 business days.
- Vouchers or Avis rental certificates cannot be used in conjunction with a prepay reservation.
- Gift Cards (Avis or any other) are not allowed on prepay reservations.
- Generally, at the time of rental, we'll require a credit card hold of total estimated charges less any prepayment. A prepaid charge card is not accepted for this required hold.
- Underpayments will be handled at the counter at time of rental return, and overpayments will be refunded after the rental agreement is closed. Unfortunately, we can't promise that your prepaid daily vehicle rate will apply if you change vehicle types, lengthen or shorten your rental period or change your pick up location.
- Upon returning the vehicle, Avis will process a release of the unused portion of the hold subject to your bank's procedure. This hold may take up to two weeks to be released by your bank.
- If you have already paid toward your rental using a debit card, we will reverse any hold when the rental is over. The bank, however, may take time to post it back to the account. While this hold is in place, the funds will not be available for your use.
- If you fail to return the vehicle as agreed, Avis will obtain additional authorizations from your account to cover the rental charges.
- Avis is not responsible for any returned checks or overdrafts based on this policy.
- Prepaid Debit/Gift cards are not acceptable methods of credit identification to pick up a car at any location. One of the above mentioned cards must be presented. Prepaid Debit/Gift cards are accepted at time of return only.
- Positive identification in addition to your driver's license may be required.
- Extensions or late returns result in additional charges.
- The equipment/service charges displayed may vary at time of rental pick up.
- The protection/coverage charges displayed are a guide only for rentals taking place at the selected location and may vary by age of renter, location, type of vehicle and rate.
Vehicles
Products & Services
Business Rentals
Company Info