The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Cork are: Smart Car, Chevrolet Matiz, Kia Picanto, Citroen C1, Ford Ka, Hyundai Getz and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Ireland vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Ireland are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Cork, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Cork!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
In the territory of residential areas it is prohibited to make sound signals from 23:30 to 7:00. In the daytime, honking without any particular reason is also not recommended. You should make sound signals only if there is a dangerous situation on the road.
The quality of roads in major cities remains at a good level. Foreign motorists, who are used to driving on ideal roads, will complain on numerous patches. There are really many of them on roads of different level. Even in Dublin you will find it hard to see a road with no patches on it. It is also worth noting that repair works almost never stop on the roads of Ireland.
Even in large cities there are many narrow roads that have only one lane in each direction. Travellers, who hope to visit numerous cities during one ride in the country, should plan their route carefully as it is often simply impossible to drive fast on local roads.
