Car hire from Derry Airport - Find your perfect rental

Begin your travels in Northern Ireland with a car hire from Derry Airport. After Belfast Airport, it is the second largest airbase in the country and it services the north-east of Northern Ireland. Auto Europe offers a vast selection of rental vehicles and is there for you seven days a week.

Airport Information

The airport began operating as a military base during WW2. Subsequently, in 1960s, Emerald Airways operated a service to Glasgow. Nowadays, the airport services travellers flying to Glasgow, London Stansted, and Liverpool. There are also seasonal charter flights to Palma de Mallorca.

City of Derry Airport (LDY)
Official name: City of Derry Airport, also known as Eglington Airport.
Address: Airport Road, Eglinton, Co. Derry, BT47 3GY, UK.
Location: The airport is situated eight miles northeast from the city centre of Derry.
Airlines operating at the Airport: bmi regional, Ryanair, and charter companies.

Terminal

The airport consists of a small terminal building with departures and arrivals on the one level.

Car Hire Pick-up and Drop-off

Car rental desks are located to the right-hand side of the terminal entrance. Have your voucher, driving licence, DVLA code, and the driver's credit card ready to pick up your car hire from Derry Airport. Take a look at the car and mark any pre-existing damage on the pick-up report. Remember to return the vehicle according to the fuel policy stated on your rental agreement.

Car hire desks operating hours

Airport Facilities

The airport offers its visitors a range of facilities, such as: shopping opportunities, a traveller lounge, eateries, and money exchange.

Transportation/How to Get to the Airport

The airport can be reached via the A2 road, taking approximately a 15-minute drive from the city centre. There is also a bus service 144 to the airport, which takes about 40 minutes to arrive at the terminal. Taxi stands are situated in front of the terminal building. If you are travelling by car, please familiarise yourself with local driving regulations.

Parking Tips

A car park is sited at City of Derry Airport, in front of the terminal building, within a short walking distance. It offers both long and short stay rates to suit all passenger needs.

Parking in the city of Derry is charged, in addition to off-street parking and car parks. Please pay attention to parking signs and do not forget to collect your parking ticket.

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City of Derry Airport