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Car hire in Shannon Airport is the ideal starting point for your tour of Ireland’s magnificent West.  Pick up your rental car from  Nova Car Hire  and you’re ready to start your Irish adventure.

About Nova

We know that arranging car hire is not top of your list of fun things to do, but there is an easier way around it. Nova Car Hire has transformed the process so that you no longer have to waste hours comparing all the various car rental suppliers out there and wondering whether you’re getting a good deal.

As a broker with established relationships with hundreds of reputable car hire suppliers around the world, we secure the best rates for you at more than 26,000 locations across the globe. Better still, car hire can be arranged instantly: Just give us your dates and choice of location, and we will quote you competitive rates immediately. Book online there and then, or speak to one of our friendly and efficient staff - and that’s your car hire sorted. It may not be fun, but it’s certainly painless. And remarkably good value.

About Shannon Airport

Located about 24 km from Limerick and 22 km from Ennis, Shannon Airport is the third-busiest airport in Ireland, after Dublin and Cork. You can access Clare, Limerick, and Galway from the airport via the N18, Cork is reached via the N20, and Kerry is on the N21.


Shannon Travel Guide

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CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Flawless as usual. I don't use any other car hire company

Denis Drennan, Apr-2012

Everything was great with our car hire, especially as it was such a big part of our holiday itinerary. We will be back to Nova for next year's holiday! .

Andy Cuthbert, Aug-2011

We had a great experience renting a car from NovaCarHire at Shannon Airport in April 2011. The car was immaculate, it was diesel fuel (which was very cost effective), and the gentleman that picked us up at the airport, to transport us at the airport to and from the rental office was very helpful and friendly. When booking the car online, the web folks got back to me immediately when I had a few questions prior to arrival. Your company came highly recommended by a friend and I can see why. Thank you for your service.

Pam Chubet, Apr-2011

Excellent first experience with Nova car hire, a good experience at Shannon Airport with your customer representative who was very helpful and efficient, will be using the service again in the near future.

Paul O'Regan, Jan-2010

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Shannon Travel Guide

Hi! My name is Joanna and I'm the Head of Car Hire at Nova. I love travelling, dogs, classical music, reading, and making sure all our customers have the best car rental experience!


Shannon Airport is the first glimpse of Ireland many visitors receive, and it makes a pretty powerful initial impression. Nestled in a landscape of stunning greenery, within easy reach of renowned attractions from Bunratty Castle to the Burren, Shannon makes a remarkable gateway to the West.

Cliffs of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher reached the final stage of the New 7 Wonders of Nature Campaign 2011, and it’s easy to see why. Take a deep breath if you’re wobbly around heights, as the Cliffs of Moher are the tallest cliffs in Europe, soaring 400 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. The cliffs can get a bit crowded in the summer, so, for an alternative view, take the Cliffs of Moher cruise.



Bunratty Castle & Folk Park

Drive 12km from Shannon on the N19 and you’re at one of Ireland’s most famous attractions: Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. The Norman castle features regularly among the country’s top 10 visitor attractions, and it has been restored to a remarkable standard. You can take a trip back to medieval times with a tour of the castle, attend a medieval banquet, and see how ordinary Irish people lived centuries ago through the folk park exhibits.

Foynes Flying Boat Museum

Next on your list of places to visit should be the Foynes Flying Boat Museum, one of the most unusual museums you will ever visit, and less than a half-hour’s drive from Shannon. It offers some intriguing insights into the history of the 1940's and the Flying Boat era, featuring a full-size replica of a Flying Boat, flight simulators, and a holographic exhibition. Sample an Irish Coffee in the place where head chef Joe Sheridan invented it in 1943.

Lough Derg

If you like the water, you’ll love Lough Derg, Ireland's so-called Pleasure Lake. The tranquil, non-tidal waters create a wonderful setting for a relaxing cruise. With tuition and safety advice, you can captain your own luxury cruiser along the river Shannon, taking in most picturesque scenery along the lakeshore. There’s more to Lough Derg than boats, however. You can picnic on the serene banks, bike or walk a range of looped trails, and access everything water-related - from fishing to water skiing.

On Your Bike

The Shannon Region was made for cycling. Whether you prefer to potter along quiet country roads to seaside coves, stopping along the way to picnic by a lake or a river, or whether you’re a hard-core mountain biker who prefers to careen through forests on near-vertical tracks, you’ll find routes around Limerick and Clare to suit you. Scenery varies from pastoral lowlands, to rugged peaks, and dramatic coastlines, making it a cyclist’s paradise. Indeed, Ballyhoura, about an hour’s drive from Shannon Airport, has the longest network of bike trails in Ireland - incorporating 98km of forest road climbs, twisting hilly singletrack, tight turns, and technical rocky sections. Don’t worry if you’re not super-fit, though - you can start with the gentle 6km Greenwood loop.

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