Cork Airport (ORK) Car Hire

There is an additional daily charge for additional drivers. Additional drivers must be present at the time of the rental.

All drivers must have been eligible to hold a license in the country of rental for eight years for A-F class vehicles, 11 years for MPVS and Vans and 13 years for Small Premiums.

For vehicles travelling to England, Scotland and Wales, there is an additional charge. Please call the branch in advance.  Customers are required to return the car to the Republic of Ireland.

If Damage Waiver is shown as included in your booking then the cost is included in your reservation total. If Damage Waiver is not shown as included in your booking then you may purchase it at the rental counter. Damage Waiver reduces your liability for damage to and or theft of the vehicle subject to the terms and conditions of your rental agreement. The Excess that applies to Damage Waiver is EUR 1600 for economy and mini vehicles, EUR 2500 for premium vehicles, and EUR 1750 for all other vehicles. Before purchasing  Damage Waiver you may wish to determine if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Damage Waiver you will be required to pay these charges and then seek compensation from your carrier. Please be advised that the Republic of Ireland may be listed as an exclusion zone to your standard provider of personal insurance or credit card coverage. Damage Waiver is not insurance.

If you wish to discuss or dispute any matters concerning damage to your rental vehicle then please contact the Rental Company using the contact information below: DRU.UK9Z@erac.com , 0845 604 2881

IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE AND OR THEFT, AN EXCESS IS APPLICABLE WHICH VARIES DEPENDING ON VEHICLE TYPE AND LOCATION. EXCESS PROTECTION WILL COVER UP TO 1500 EUR OF ANY DAMAGE, SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT. IF PURCHASED IN ADDITION TO DW, THE CUSTOMER CAN REDUCE OR ELIMINATE POSSIBLE FINANCIAL EXPOSURE CAUSED BY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO THE NATIONAL VEHICLE. THE EP AMOUNT FOR THIS BRANCH IS 14.10 EUROS PLUS VAT PER DAY FOR CLASS A-C VEHICLES AND 15.86 EUROS PLUS VAT PER DAY FOR CLASS F VEHICLES AND ABOVE AND FOR ALL AUTOMATICS.

Excess Protection is an optional coverage that reduces the applicable Damage Waiver Excess (see Damage Waiver terms) to: EUR 100 for economy and mini vehicles, EUR 500 for premium vehicles, and EUR 250 for all other vehicles.  You may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Excess Protection then you are required to pay any applicable Damage Waiver excess and seek compensation from your carrier. Excess Protection is not insurance.

You will be required to return the vehicle with a level of fuel equal to the amount provided at the start of your rental as indicated on your rental agreement. If the vehicle is returned with less fuel  you will be required to pay for the fuel needed to return the fuel level to that displayed on your rental agreement  at the prices displayed at the branch. Optional fuel policies are available at participating locations.

All drivers must be in possession of a full-unendorsed driver's license at the time of rental. (Certain minor endorsements may be acceptable, please contact us prior to making reservation). All drivers must have held a full driver's license for at least 12 months prior to hiring a car and must present themselves with their full-unendorsed driver's license at the pick up location at the time of rental. Minimum drivers age for all rentals is 25 years at time of collection. Holders of US, Canadian, Australian and All EU member states are NOT required to supply an International Driving License (IDL). An International Driving License (IDL) is required if your national driver's license is not in Roman script. International driver's licenses MUST BE accompanied by the original domestic license of the driver. (This is clearly stated on the international license).

Mileage- all vehicles include unlimited mileage

Vat- the vat charge on vans and rentals lasting more than 35 days will be 23 percent.

Airport locations do not accept debit cards. If the rental is not prepaid the renter must pay the full rental charges plus a deposit of 500.00 Euros. If the rental has been prepaid then the deposit will be 500.00 Euros. All credit cards must be in the name of the renter and present at the time of rental. All cards must be present at the time of rental. We do not accept Cash, Prepaid Currency, Diners club, Discover or Maestro Cards.

National offers roadside assistance protection - rap. Rap allows National customers to waive all financial responsibility for the following - tire and glass repair or replacement costs, except when part of a larger repair, replacement keys costs, and all recovery and call out charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as result of a fault caused by renter error. Rap does not exempt you from these charges if there is any breach of our rental agreement. The price of rap is 4.40 Euro plus vat per day.

All drivers must present a full valid driving license. If the driving license is written in a language and characters different to those of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licenses from countries who are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.
All renters must provide a valid photo ID such as driving license, passport or ID card. Visitors to Ireland must also provide proof of return travel and accommodation information while in Ireland.
Please note that we reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further identification checks if needed which may include an identity check with an external organisation.

Upon the United Kingdom leaving the European Union (EU) the requirements for UK Driving license holders driving in EU member states may change. Please check requirements before travelling. Government advice may be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prepare-to-drive-in-the-eu-after-brexit