Car Hire Shannon Airport - Useful Visitor Information
Contact Details
Irish
Car Rentals, Car Rental Desk, Main Arrivals Hall
TEL : +353-61-206040 FAX : +353-61-471096
Opening Times - 7 Days per week 6am - 12 midnight
Directions To the Irish Car Rentals Counter
The Irish Car Rentals Desk is located in the Main Arrivals Hall, Shannon. You will see the Irish Car Rentals.com sign and our desk.
General Location Information
Shannon Airport is located in Shannon, County Clare on the west coast of Ireland, about 10 miles from Limerick, and 12 from Ennis. Shannon Airport is not as busy as Dublin Airport, but has a stopover of just one hour on most Transatlantic flights. If you plan on visiting the west of Ireland, you may like to arrange your itinerary to begin and end at Shannon, this makes for an excellent tour of Ireland if planned in a loop to include some of the countries major towns, saves you a few hours in travel time!.
Shannon Airport - Check in
Passengers
are advised to arrive at the airport in plenty of time to
complete check-in and security procedures. Please make sure
that you check the opening times and close out times for
check-in for your particular flight. This information is
provided on your flight ticket or itinerary. Airlines
enforce a strict closing time for check in, after which you
will not be allowed to check in.
The check-in area is located on the ground floor of the
departures terminal. Check-in information monitors, giving
the check-in desk number allocated to your flight, are
located in the lobby at the entrance to the terminal and
inside the check-in area directly in front of each bank of
check-in desks. Maximum weight for checked baggage can vary
from airline to airline and you should check the relevant
limits with the airline. As a general rule airlines allow
only one piece of hand baggage per passenger. It is
recommended that this should not exceed 10 kilos (21lbs) and
should be small enough to fit in the overhead bin or under
the seat in front of you. A minimum amount of hand baggage
can also help to speed up the security screening process.
On Arrival at Shannon Airport
Flying into Ireland is relatively hassle-free, although an increase in traffic over recent years has caused some flight and baggage delays. Customs and immigration in Ireland is normal, naturally no contraband items will be tolerated. Visitors arriving will either rent a car, or travel onwards by Bus Eirann Coach or Taxi. If you are arriving early morning or late night we suggest you pre book your onwards transport. Alternatively you can use the IARNROD EIREANN'S frequent InterCity Train Service to and from Limerick which has a regular bus connection from its Railway Station to Shannon Airport.
Banking and Bureau de Change Facilities
These
facilities are operated by First Rate (Bank of Ireland
Group) in the following locations:
Arrivals Concourse
Opening hours: 06.00 - 10.00 daily
Check-In Area
Opening hours: 06.00 - 21.00 daily
Customs Hall (arriving passengers only)
Opening hours: 06.30 - 13.00 daily
Departures Lounge (departing passengers only)
Opening hours: 07.00 - 17.00 daily
ATM Machines
ATM Machines are located in the arrivals concourse, the
check in area and the departures lounge. These machines
dispense in Euro, US Dollars and Sterling.
Bank
Bank of Ireland operate in the arrivals concourse.
Opening hours: 10.00 - 17.00 Monday, 10.00 - 16.00
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 10.30 - 16.00 Wednesday
Bars and Restaurants
The
Estuary Cafe
The Estuary Cafe is located on the first floor to the
terminal building, overlooking the check-in area and
offering panoramic views of the Shannon Estuary from the
open-air balcony. This self-service restaurant offers high
quality meals from breakfast to lunch as well as a range of
delicious snacks. Opening hours: 06.00 - 15.00 daily
The Sheridan Bar
The Sheridan Bar is located in the departures lounge and is
available to passengers only. It is an ideal place to relax
and enjoy a drink or a snack prior to departure. The bar is
named after Joe Sheridan, a former chef at Shannon Airport.
Joe invented the world famous Irish Coffee in 1943. Today,
over 50 years later Irish Coffee is firmly established and
still tasting great. So, why not try this special drink,
which we will make to the original receipt developed by Joe.
Opening Hours: 24 hours
The Coffee Exchange
The Coffee Exchange is located in the arrivals concourse to
the right of the passenger arrivals gate. The caf石erves
freshly brewed bean-to-cup coffees, a selection of soft
drinks and a range of sandwiches and pastries. The Coffee
Exchange is ideal for those waiting to meet and greet
passengers as the seating area offers a perfect vantage
point to view the arrivals door. Opening Hours: 06.00 -
24.00 daily
Special Needs and Reduced Mobility:
This
guide is designed to aid passengers with special needs as
they travel through Shannon Airport, offering information
about the services available and how to make the journey
more enjoyable and manageable. If you experience any
difficulty during your visit to Shannon please do not
hesitate to contact any of our staff who will be happy to
assist.
General Information
If you have a special need and require assistance some
of the points below are worth taking into consideration:
* Compare arrangements offered by different airlines before
making your booking.
* Check whether the cost of any special assistance is
included in the price of your ticket.
* Inform your Airline of your particular needs at the time
of booking.
* Bear in mind that there are often long walking distances
within the Airport and some assistance may be required as a
result.
For
general enquiries contact Shannon Airport on +353 (0)61
712000, LoCall 1890 SHANNON (742666).
Parking
Your Car
Drivers with reduced mobility may avail of special
car-parking facilities close to the main terminal.
Passengers who may require assistance from the car park can
contact our porterage service staff who will be happy to
assist. Facilities for set down and pick-up are available
for people with reduced mobility at the entrances to our
Arrivals and Departures concourses.
In The Terminal
Toilets
There are toilet facilities throughout the Airport building
for people with reduced mobility. All facilities are clearly
indicated by directional and overhead signage.
Lifts/Escalators
There are a number of lifts and escalators located in the
terminal building. Clear directional signage points the way
to each. Most lifts have directional inbuilt voiceovers and
braille control buttons.
Telephone & Snack Vending Machine Facilities
Low-level coin, credit card telephones and snack vending
machines are located throughout the Terminal Building to
facilitate passengers in wheelchairs.
Facilities for Partially Sighted
Guide dogs and hearing dogs are the only dogs permitted in
the terminal building.
The airport directional and information signage is clearly
placed, well lit and uses optimum colour contrast to ensure
everyone can read them correctly.
Security Check
All passengers must pass through the security check before
reaching the departures lounge. Such a search may be carried
out by hand or by using hand-held detectors. If required, a
private search area away from the main area can be provided.
Wheelchair Rental
Shannon Airport has wheelchairs available free of charge for
use within the airport. Should you wish to rent a wheelchair
for use during your stay in Ireland please contact:
The Irish Wheelchair Association, Unit 10, Docklands
Business Park, Dock Road, Limerick. Email: servicelk@iwa.ie
Tel: +353 (0)61 313691
Car Rental
It is wise to ensure your onward travel plans prior to arriving at Shannon, there are several Car Hire Companies at Shannon Airport, open 8am to 8pm, and many will be pre-booked, especially in Peak Season.
Bus & Rail
You can get to and from Shannon Airport from virtually any point throughout Ireland with Bus Eireann. Regular services are available via the main terminals at ENNIS or LIMERICK. Onward connections are available to and from Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Waterford, Wexford and all other parts of Ireland. There is also a Bus Eireann desk in the Arrivals Hall of the Airport. Passengers arriving by Taxi will be set down on the Departures Courtyard, directly outside the Terminal Building. For further details on of the services offered by 'Bus Eireann' click here to visit their website. For further details of the services offered by 'Iarnrod Eireann' visit their website.
Taxis
Taxis are available at the 24 hour Taxi deskin the Arrivals Hall. Peak Times are 8.30 - 10 am and 4.30 -6pm. Limerick - Dublin - Limerick 10 Trains in either direction on weekdays - average journey time 2 hours 15 minutes. Limerick - Cork - Limerick 8 trains in either direction on weekdays - average journey time 1 hour 45 minutes. Belfast - Limerick - Belfast Average journey time 5 to 6 hours.
Shannon Airport is owned and operated by 'AerRianta' visit their website.