Limerick car rentals

On average a rental car in Limerick costs C$ 114 per day.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Limerick. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Limerick is C$ 9.88 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 118 and C$ 158, depending on the car size.

Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Limerick.

The only car rental company onsite at Shannon airport is Hertz.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Shannon airport to off-airport locations is Hertz.

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

A Compact car rental in Limerick costs C$ 108 per day, on average.

In Limerick, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz Shannon Airport (20 km from city centre ).

When renting a car from car rentals in Limerick, consider renting a compact car as Limerick's city center and the older parts of the city comprise narrow streets, which may be easier to maneuver when using a compact car. Limerick can experience heavy traffic during certain hours of the day. Using a compact vehicle will enable you to navigate through traffic easily. If you plan to operate short distances in Limerick, consider renting a compact car, as it would be efficient in fuel expenses.

The speed limit in Limerick is 50 km/h (30 mph) in urban areas, 30 km/h (20 mph) in residential areas and school zones, 60 km/h (40 mph) to 80 km/h (50 mph) in suburban roads, 80 km/h (50 mph) to 100 km/h (60 mph) on national roads, and 120 km/h (80 mph) on motorways. The speed limits may vary with time; therefore, ensure you check for speed signage along the roads. The city also has speed cameras in various locations to monitor the speed limits; therefore, ensure you drive within the set speed limit to avoid any possible penalties.

You can use free or paid parking options when looking for an ideal place to park your rental car in Limerick. Free parking spaces in Limerick include Coonagh Park, the University of Limerick, public roads, retail centers and supermarkets, and suburban residential areas. Parking in Limerick costs about €1 ($1.11) to €2 ($2.21) per hour and €10 ($11.07) to €20 ($22.14). Some ideal paid parking spaces to park in Limerick include Arthur's Quay, Dunnes Stores, Park Rite Harvey's Quay, Park Rite Robert Street car park, and Cruises Street car parks. You can also consider the park-and-ride facilities, where you park your rental car outside Limerick city and use public transport to access various parts of Limerick city.