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Rent a car in Athlone
Make a statement on the road with a stylish Ford, dynamic Hyundai or the luxurious Audi.
Your reservation will be made through Irish Car Rentals and your vehicle will be provided by Europcar.
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre, Golden Island Athlone, Co Westmeath, N37 R2N1Get Directions
customerservice@europcar.ie 
+353 61 206 088
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Ford Fiesta
or similar
4 passengers
4 doors
Manual Transmission
Ford Fiesta
or similar- 4 passengers
- 5 doors
- Manual Transmission
Hyundai i30
or similar- 5 passengers
- 5 doors
- Manual Transmission
Hyundai Kona Electric
or similar- 5 passengers
- 5 doors
- Automatic Transmission
Hyundai i40
or similar- 5 passengers
- 5 doors
- Manual Transmission
Renault Megane Estate
or similar- 5 passengers
- 5 doors
- Manual Transmission
BMW 3 Series
or similar- 5 passengers
- 5 doors
- Manual Transmission
Nissan Qashqai 5+2
or similar- 7 passengers
- 5 doors
- Manual Transmission
Ford Fiesta Automatic
or similar- 4 passengers
- 5 doors
- Automatic Transmission
Toyota Yaris Hybrid
or similar- 4 passengers
- 3 doors
- Automatic Transmission
Ford Focus Automatic
or similar- 5 passengers
- 5 doors
- Automatic Transmission
Toyota Corolla
or similar- 5 passengers
- 5 doors
- Automatic Transmission
Ford Mondeo Automatic
or similar- 5 passengers
- 5 doors
- Automatic Transmission
BMW 3 Series
or similar- 5 passengers
- 5 doors
- Automatic Transmission
Nissan Qashqai 5+2 Automatic
or similar- 7 passengers
- 5 doors
- Automatic Transmission
BMW 5 Series Automatic
or similar- 5 passengers
- 5 doors
- Automatic Transmission
Hyundai Tucson
or similar- 5 passengers
- 5 doors
- Manual Transmission
Hyundai Tucson Automatic
or similar- 5 passengers
- 5 doors
- Automatic Transmission
Hyundai Tuscon Hybrid
or similar- 5 passengers
- 5 doors
- Automatic Transmission
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Real reviews, real experiences
Great service
New car, great experience to explore Dublin with the car
Muhammand, USA, Feb 2025
Cork Airport
Very pleasant experience overall. Loved the hybrid toyota
Mary, USA, Jan 2025
Good service
Very happy with the rental car process
Patricia, USA, Jan 2025
Great experience
It's always a very good experience renting, both in Dublin and SNN.
Kate, USA, Jan 2025
Professional
Your representative on the service desk was so helpful and professional thank you
David, UK, Dec 2024
Had a good experience
The team in Shannon are excellent both at the rental desk and drop off. Super professional and efficient. Every time I rent with them I have a great experience. Thanks
Eileen, Ireland, Dec 2024
This was hands down the best experience
I've ever had renting a car. From beginning to end every interaction was friendly, clear information was given and everyone was extremely welcoming. I'll be using your company again.
Pauline, UK, Dec 2024
Had a good experience
Excellent service & trip in Ireland!
Brad, USA, July 2024
Helpful staff
Staff were all friendly and polite. A pleasure to deal with.
Jethro, USA, July 2024
Had a good experience
So I am a repeat customer. I liked the web-page, and the clarity of the additional insurance that provides the peace of mind protection.
James, UK, Sept 2024
Great service
Especially nice/helpful counter staff person at cork city pickup.
Joeleen, USA, July 2024
Pleasant experience
Sean attended to us at the service counter in Dublin. He was friendly, attentive and professional throughout our interaction. He also went the extra mile to make our rental experience a pleasant one.
Lee, Germany, July 2024
5 stars!
Helpful, friendly staff at both pick-up and drop-off
David, Belgium, June 2023
Helpful
staff at the counter and at returns were great, vehicle was very nice
Ken, USA, June 2024
Smooth experience
Quick pick up and drop off process and we loved our car and the freedom it provided on our vacation.
Jeremy, USA, June 2024
Frequently asked questions
Renting a car from Athlone allows you to explore Ireland's Hidden Heartlands at your own pace. Discover magnificent forests, unique landscapes and River Shannon.
If you are travelling with four people, you should search for a car that will accommodate all of you and your belongings comfortably and with appropriate room. Depending on your needs and road trip type, a Ford Focus can be a good fit.
Visiting Athlone with a rental car
Our friendly team at Irish Car Rentals will welcome you to Athlone and prepare you for your next trip right in the heart of Ireland. From the Shannon River to Lough Ree, discover scenic drives along Ireland's Hidden Heartlands with a rental vehicle - the ideal base to explore, and escape.
We offer an unrivaled selection of cars, SUVs and people-carriers of various sizes, both manual and automatics, so you’ll be getting behind the wheel in comfort and luxury. With local experts nationwide, we'll be there to help you get started, ensuring that the road ahead is smooth and trouble-free.
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