CAR HIRE SHANNON

Terminals at Shannon Airport

There is one main terminal building at Shannon Airport. It handles both the arrivals and departures. It is light, airy and has a see-through roof allowing light in. It is neatly laid out, which allows easy navigation around the airport. The airport customer services is located in the arrivals area.

Getting to Shannon Airport

From the airport, if you wanting to head towards Dublin, Tipperary or Waterford use the N7 eastbound.

If you are heading south towards Limerick, Cork or Galway in your Car Hire Shannon Airport vehicle, use the N18, N20 and N21 motorways.

If you are wanting to head north to Clare and Glaway use the N18 road. 

To the west of the airport are the smaller coastal roads of the N68 and N67. These roads go through Kilrush and Ennis. 

The N69 southbound heads to Adare, Listowel and Tralee before heading to Kilarney. Off the N24 south at Cahir the N8 will take you through Mitchelstown onto Kinsale.

Parking at Shannon Airport 

There are five car parks at the airport. Four are long-term and one is short term. The short-term lot is closest to the terminal and is for stays of less than 6 hours. Payment can be made in the terminal building. Park and ride buses transfer you to the terminal.

Facilities at Shannon Airport 

There are four restaurant/cafes at the airport called The Estuary Cafe, Marsh Point Bar, The Sheridan Food Pub and The Atlantic Coffee Club. They serve hot and cold drinks such as tea or coffee, as well as a range of meals or snacks. They are all open from 6am to midnight.

There is free Wifi Internet available at the airport. Just turn on your laptop or internet ready device and it should find the dedicated broadband connection.

There are bureau de change facilities in the check in, departure and customs halls. They can exchange currencies from all over the world. 

What's close to Shannon Airport?

Being near the coast, Shannon has a popular activity of whale spotting. Head out on the many boat trips available and see humpback whales and dolphins in their habitat. There are also sailing courses for those wanting to learn. 

The must see historic attraction in the area is Newgrange or Bru na Boinne. Recently been added to UNESCO's World Heritage Site list it is one of the oldest monuments in the world which is astronomically aligned. The Inis Mor, a prehistoric ringed fort is also well worth a look. Check out all these beautiful landmarks and attractions with Car Hire Shannon Airport.

There are also many golf courses, some known as the best in the world are in Shannon.