Car Hire - Kerry Airport (KIR)

Kerry Airport (KIR) brings travellers straight into County Kerry, one of the most scenic and unspoilt parts of Ireland's Atlantic coast. Whether you're here for a holiday or the start of a longer road trip, Enterprise car hire at Kerry Airport is the easiest way to begin.

County Kerry occupies Ireland's southwest corner, where mountain ranges meet the Atlantic. Known locally as "The Kingdom," it covers a mix of rugged coastline, green farmland and some of the country's highest peaks. Killarney, the nearest large town, is a popular base for visitors drawn to the lakes and mountains on its doorstep. Further north, Tralee is the county town and a gateway to North Kerry's quieter villages and long sandy beaches. Between the two, the landscape shifts quickly from rolling pasture to open moorland. It is a county that feels both remote and surprisingly easy to reach.

Kerry is a spread-out county, and many of its best-known routes are designed to be driven. Public transport connects the main towns, but the coastal roads, mountain passes and peninsulas that define the region are far easier to reach by car. Vehicle rental from Kerry Airport lets you follow the Ring of Kerry on your own terms, stop at a viewpoint when the weather clears, or take a detour to a quiet beach you weren't expecting. For business travellers, having a car makes it straightforward to reach meeting points across the county without relying on limited connections. Families with young children will find it especially useful too. Whether you need an automatic car, an SUV for comfort on longer drives, or a 7-seater or 9-seater people carrier for a larger group, Enterprise has a vehicle to match.

Nearby attractions

Killarney National Park covers over 10,000 hectares of lakes, native woodland and mountain trails. It was Ireland's first national park and holds UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status. Visitors can walk to Torc Waterfall, take in the grounds of Muckross House, or catch a boat across Lough Leane to see Ross Castle from the water. It is a full day out in almost any weather.

The Dingle Peninsula stretches into the Atlantic and is one of Ireland's Gaeltacht regions, where Irish is still spoken daily. The Slea Head Drive follows the coast past ancient beehive huts, sandy coves and views out to the Blasket Islands. Dingle town itself is a colourful harbour village with good restaurants and a lively traditional music scene.

Skellig Michael, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a 6th-century monastic settlement perched on a rocky island off the Kerry coast. The stone beehive huts and steep steps carved into the rock have survived remarkably well. Boat trips run from Portmagee during the summer months, weather permitting.

Kerry rewards slower travel. The distance between two towns might look short on a map, but the roads wind through valleys and along coastlines that ask you to take your time. It is a part of Ireland where the drive between places is often just as worthwhile as the destination itself.

Car hire in Kerry Airport (KIR)

Whether you’re traveling solo, with family, or in a group, we have the right car for your trip. Our fleet includes economy cars to premium models, as well as family vehicles and SUVs. For larger groups, we offer spacious 7-seaters and 9-seater people carriers.

Choose from petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric vehicles, with manual or automatic transmissions available.

If you need extras such as GPS, child seats, or additional drivers, let us know and we’ll arrange everything for you.

Van hire in Kerry Airport (KIR)

Van hire is not available at our airport branches, but most other Enterprise branches offer van hire.

For DIY projects or business use, we have a wide selection of modern vans available for short-term and long-term hire.

We also offer one-way van hire, perfect for house moves or when you are travelling across the country and don’t need to return to your starting point.

All our vans can be driven on a standard licence and are clean, easy to drive and ready when you are. Our branch team will happily show you around your vehicle before you set off.

Why Choose Enterprise

Flexible car hire

Our flexible rental periods make it easy to hire a vehicle for just one day, a week, a month or longer.

If it doesn’t suit you to return the vehicle to the same branch where you picked it up, we also offer one-way car hire, allowing you to drop the vehicle back to a different branch.

Additionally, if you can’t get to your nearest Enterprise branch, we can come and collect you, then drop you back after your hire. Your local branch will confirm availability when they call to finalise your booking.

Transparent pricing

At Enterprise, we believe in transparent pricing with no hidden fees and no surprises so when we give you the Total Price, that is what you will pay.

Commitment to quality

We are committed to providing the best service possible and exceeding our customers’ expectations for service, quality and value.

Branches nationwide

With over 30 branches across Ireland, you’ll always find an Enterprise car and van hire location that works for you.

More ways to rent with Enterprise

Enterprise offers more than just traditional car hire and van hire. For commercial clients, our business rental team can tailor a mobility solution to suit your needs and budget.

In Ireland we also operate Enterprise Flex-E-Rent for specialist commercial vehicle hire.

Enterprise operates in over 90 countries worldwide. You’ll find our branches in major cities, airports and train stations.

All Enterprise locations offer the same great customer service and wide vehicle selection, so you can rely on us wherever your journey takes you.