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Nearest airport
Shannon Airport (SNN)
Parking in the centre
Mostly free
Main roads
N19, N18, M18
Region
Munster
Population
10,256
City IATA code
SNN
Time zone
Europe/Dublin
Currency
EUR
Driving side
Left-hand traffic

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Where to pick up a car in Shannon

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Shannon by car

Shannon was laid out from scratch as a new town beside its airport, which left it a planned low-rise grid unlike anywhere else in Clare. The estuary mudflats and the bare limestone of the Burren are both close, and Limerick lies a short run upriver.

Driving in Shannon

Shannon is reached by N19, N18 and M18. Parking in the centre is mostly free.

Arriving by road

From Dublin, the M7 runs west past Limerick and becomes the N18 and M18 between Limerick and Ennis. The N19 is a spur off that road, and it leads into Shannon town.

From the airport without a car

Bus 343 links Limerick with Shannon town and the airport via Cratloe, Bunratty and Sixmilebridge. Bus 330 reaches the town and airport from Ennis, passing Clarecastle and Newmarket-on-Fergus. Bus 51 also calls at the airport on its way between Cork and Galway, with X51 running as a faster service from Limerick.

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Day trips from Shannon

  • Ennis17 km
  • Limerick20 km
  • Galway65 km

Rules of the road in Ireland

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Alcohol limit
0.5 ‰
Motorway tolls
tolls on some motorways

What kind of car do you need?

Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.

Frequently asked questions

Ireland: which side of the road do they drive on?

On the left. If you are used to the right, allow yourself a little time at the start — junctions and roundabouts catch people out, not the straight roads.

Which currency will I be charged in?

Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.

Can I drive the car into another country?

Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.

Where do I park in the centre of Shannon?

Street parking in the centre is mostly free.

Are the motorways tolled?

Some motorways charge at the barrier, others are free. Payment is by cash or an electronic tag.

Where can I pick up a rental car in Shannon?

More rental desks are at Shannon Airport.

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