Being among the oldest international airports in Ireland, Cork Airport is just 6.5km south of Cork city; a bubbly place with the feel of an ancient town. Full of old castles, your visit here will leave you feeling very near like royalty yourself. Right from the airport, immediately after landing, you can get a car hire rental to allow you drive around leisurely all the while taking in the beautiful landscape and its breathtaking scenery.
The beauty of car rental services is that there is such a wide variety to choose from that you are spoilt for choice. Hybrid vehicle or normal compact car; luxury automobile or an economy class vehicle; with or without GPRS; the choice is completely yours. It is like having your dream car even if just for a day; provided your finances can back up your refined tastes and preferences. You can find a car that fits right into your budget and whether this is a family vacation or a solo trip, one thing is for sure: get yourself a car rental and you will have a splendid time in Cork.
In Cork, the maximum age for a renter is 75 years meaning if you are older, you cannot hire a car here; and in most agencies, the elderly have a restriction on which car category they can hire from. Normally, the heavy machines are out of reach for elderly renters and young renters. On young renters, anyone above the age of 21 may rent a car but there is a surcharge imposed on youth within the 21-25 age brackets. For all renters, one must be in possession of a valid driving license, which they must have held for at least 2 years prior to approaching a car hire agency in Cork.
With a car rental, feel free to wake up at 4a.m and drive up to the Blarney Castle Estate just in time to be the first person that day to kiss the Blarney rock which according to folklore, grants one the gift of eloquence. The Charles Fort Kinsale is another place of interest. Built in the 17th century, this star-shaped fort has 5 bastions, 5! On the other hand, for the lovers of alcoholic brews, you have definitely heard that IE has pretty fine whisky. Well, drive up to the James Heritage Centre, home to the famous Jameson Irish Whisky and find out what the fuss is with the Irish and their whisky. Do not drive under the influence though; this is an offence punishable by law.
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