Car hire in Knock – Gateway to West Ireland

Yes. When booking a car hire in Knock, make sure you are fully up-to-date with all the rules regarding credit cards prior to arriving to collect your vehicle. The reason for this is that the local car rental supplier will almost certainly decide to place a hold on the value of the deductible for the vehicle you are renting from them, the amount of which will promptly refunded once the vehicle has been returned undamaged. Important - don’t try to pay with your debit card because it will most probably be refused. Please also note that if you are planning to book a luxury or high performance car for your visit to Knock, the supplier might request an additional credit card from one of the major companies like Visa, Mastercard, Diners or American Express also in the name of the main driver.

Full details about which credit card will be accepted for your trip to Knock can be easily accessed through the Auto Europe booking engine. Once you have chosen your dates and preferred supplier and vehicle category, just click on the blue and white info icon (i) where all the credit card information can be found concerning your car rental.

Please check our our blog-post explaining you need to know about the six most important things relating to credit cards and deposits for your next exciting holiday in Knock.

All our rates include the minimum amount of legally-required liability insurance, Collision Damage Waiver (more commonly known as CDW, with or without excess depending on your supplier) and Theft Protection (TP), the latter of which also comes with or without excess depending on the car rental company. Please take a look at our comprehensive guide to car hire coverage to learn more about the different types of coverage to consider when renting a car in Knock and elsewhere on the Emerald Isle. Please note that CDW never covers the vehicle’s tyres, glass, wing mirrors, undercarriage, interior, roof, engine, any damage to the locks and the loss of keys, so we strongly recommend Auto Europe's Full Damage & Theft Protection policy for which covers any damage to glass, wheels, roof, undercarriage, towing costs, key loss, misfuelling (ie filling up with the wrong kind of petrol!) and any local administration charges or other additional fees you might incur during your rental period. The daily cost of this might fluctuate according to the location, rental duration, car category and supplier.

All the info you need regarding coverage is always very clearly stated on the Auto Europe website. After selecting your dates, vehicle type and preferred suppkier in our booking engine, you only need to click on the blue and white info icon (i) to see what's included in the rate, including the CDW Deductible, Theft Insurance Deductible and Liability Insurance. The same information is also available in our Terms and Conditions when making an enquiry or once the booking has been confirmed.

Please be aware that some car hire companies might try to sell you additional coverage when you arrive to pick up your vehicle, which will include (but is not restricted to) PAI (Personal Accident Insurance), PEC (Personal Effects Coverage), Super CDW, Seguro Relax Insurance, Road Assistance etc. Our customers are always free to choose the coverage policies they desire, but please be aware that Auto Europe does not refund any locally-purchased insurance charges or fees even if they are deemed to be unnecessary at the end of the rental period. For more information about Auto Europe’s fully-inclusive coverage, please don’t hesitate to ask our rental specialists and they will be very happy to deal with your request. Our products are designed to give you total peace of mind during your trip to provide you with a smooth, low-cost car rental in Knock. We therefore urge you to take a look at our dedicated blog post to find out what types of car hire coverage are available for your forthcoming trip to Knock.

You'll notice when driving your car rental in Knock that the local traffic regulations do not differ that much to those in the UK, with driving in Ireland also conducted on the left. Be sure to always wear a seat-belt and never use your mobile phone whilst driving or you might be subject to a very hefty fine. As far as the traffic in Knock is concerned, due to the smallish size of the town, traffic is very orderly compared to major cities such as Dublin as there are fewer residents. Minor roads in Ireland are often far more scenic than riving on the motorways and these country routes connecting Irelands many towns and villages are a great option as long as you're not in a hurry. However, keep in mind when driving in Knock that rural roads tend to be narrow and winding with stone walls on both sides. You'll find lots of useful information about driving on the Emerald Isle in our Ireland Driving Guide, such as age restrictions, driving distances, tolls petrol stations, etc.

Parking is generally easy to find in Knock as there is not much traffic. As the village is fairly small, there aren't almost any goings-on except for the famous Catholic pilgrimages to the Knock Shrine. During peak hours it can sometimes be harder to find parking or when travellers are in town for pilgrimage. Parking at Ireland West Airport Knock is equally stress-free with over 1,500 spaces available within a very short walk of the main terminal at low rates..

Yes, in some places. There are a total of eleven toll roads in the Republic of Ireland, all of which will work with a Toll Tag Account. None are actually located in the vicinity of Knock and its environs, but if you are planning to travel further afield, such as the M4 and N6 to Dublin, then you will need to be prepared to pay the necessary toll. If you have plenty of time on your hands, it’s perfectly possible to avoid paying tolls in Knock and other parts of west Ireland simply by taking the slower and less direct country routes to Galway and other places of interest.

Yes. When you rent a car in Knock you'll normally be able to drive into Northern Ireland. The majority of car hire companies operating in the Republic of Ireland will allow you to cross the border for an additional fee, which is paid locally to the supplier. You must make sure that your intentions to visit Northern Ireland are clearly specified on the car rental voucher. Please note that if you do cross the border without prior consent, your insurance will be deemed null and void and you will be liable if anything happens to the vehicle.