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Drive and enjoy Knock and Mayo County with your rental car
If you have a trip to the west of Ireland and its wonderful County Mayo in mind, don’t think twice and rent a car now at Ireland West Airport to discover it and explore it on your own. Explore the quiet and scenic roads of this special region.
Get ready to discover all that this incredible place has to offer without complications with the cheap car rental that best suits your needs.
Use our quick car rental search, find your ideal vehicle and start a memorable Irish adventure.
The ideal solution to move independently, to have freedom of movement, without limits of schedules and stops, is undoubtedly to rent a car at Ireland West Airport: thanks to the good network of roads and highways, you can quickly start the journey.
During your trip to the County Mayo, great adventures await you. If you waste time waiting for taxis, buses or trains, you may not have enough time to visit everything this magnificent city has to offer. Book a rental car and discover all the sights of Knock, Newport, Westport, Castlebar, Ballina, Ballycroy National Park, the Mullet Peninsula, Downpatrick Head, and other County Mayo corners, known or not; there’s no more comfortable way to get around Ireland.
Discover the fascinating County Mayo with your rental car
County Mayo is a coastal region, bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, in the west of Ireland. By size, it ranks third in Ireland. It is noted for its spectacular scenery and unparalleled air quality, making it an attraction for visitors from all over the world.
History
The history of Mayo County is remarkable. Archaeological remains of great value testify to this. Bronze age monuments, enigmatic menhirs and dolmens, very old churches and monasteries, fortresses and castle ruins…
Céide Fields, north of May, is an outstanding and interesting museum. Foxford Woollen Mills or the National Museum of Country Life are also worth a visit.
Croagh Patrick, near Westport, is a well-known place of pilgrimage since time immemorial. It is Ireland’s sacred mountain.
Another sacred place is Marian’s grave at Knock.
Beaches
Its long coast is dotted with numerous beaches, some almost virgin and with fine golden sand. In addition, many of them have the well-deserved European quality label of “Blue Flag”.
Islands
Mayo County has many islands and islets. Many of them can be visited. Most of them have great character and beauty. SInishturk, Clare Island and Achill Island are the most famous. Achill is the largest island in Ireland and e to the rest of Ireland and can be visited with your own vehicle as it is connected by a bridge and the R319 road.
Fishing
If you are a fishing lover, El Condado de Mayo is the perfect place to practice your hobby. From sea fishing to river and lake fishing, it’s all possible here. The famous Moy River in Ballina is a great place for salmon fishing. Even if you are not a big fan, Lakes Conn, Cullen, Corrib and Mask, in the westernmost part of the county, are perfect for great hiking and enjoying nature.
Outdoor Activities
Another of its many attractions is undoubtedly the impressive golf courses. Here you will find a multitude of world-class facilities. The offer is endless, so, to cite only a few examples, we can make beautiful treks, horseback riding, mountain biking routes, water activities both in the sea and in lakes and rivers …
Other activities
Of course, the gastronomic offer is fantastic. An authentic Irish experience will not be complete without a visit to a traditional pub. Beers and live music are the hallmarks of this island.
The leisure offer in the main cities of the county also stands out. With ideal areas for shopping, going to the theatre, cinema and other shows, often in the streets of towns and cities.
The best way to enjoy everything that County Mayo has to offer is to rent a rental car at Knoch Airport.
Main tourist attractions in County Mayo
Knock
This small Irish city is both a tourist and spiritual destination, as it has famous places of worship and breathtaking landscapes. It is an extremely clean city and the character of its inhabitants is friendly and welcoming. They make the visitor feel at home.
It is an ideal base from which to explore the entire region, as it has a wide range of cuisine and accommodation.
The N17 road connects the city to the N5 and N60, ideal for travelling anywhere.
Westport
Visit Westport, stroll through its streets and enjoy the charm of this well-kept Irish village.
The colourful facades of the houses full of flowers in the summer season, or a walk along the riverbank, will be memories that are sure to remain when you return from your trip through this part of the west of Ireland.
Visit the Westport House, a large mansion that was built by a German architect in 1730, a good example of Georgian architecture, and has now become the main tourist attraction of the village.
During your visit, you will not only tour the halls and other rooms of the mansion but also go down to the basement to see some areas that belonged to the original castle, which shows a pirate atmosphere.
The mansion is surrounded by gardens with a lake that make up a very pleasant and cosy corner.
The Pirate’s Adventure Park, a family-oriented attraction, has been set up in a forest adjacent to Westport House.
Therefore, you will not be surprised to know that this mansion receives more than 140,000 visitors every year.
Castlebar
Castlebar serves as the county capital, being the largest city. It retains all the charm of the typical Irish towns, and it has excellent communications, both by train and by road, with towns such as Dublin, Ballina or Westport. In Castlebar, you must visit the National Museum of Country Life, which is one of the four centres that the National Museum of Ireland has.
Ballina
North Mayo and Ballina have a lot to offer. From golf, fishing, sightseeing, shopping or a night on the town. The northern part of the western region is undoubtedly one of the main destinations for fishing lovers and is considered by many to be a salmon paradise. This northwestern region is dominated by the mighty Moy River which produces a large quantity of salmon per year.
Ballycroy National Park
This beautiful natural place is located in the area of the Nephin Mountains and is made up of about 117 square kilometres of fauna and flora. Today Ballycroy National Park is one of the largest peatlands in Europe and you can see bogs, cliffs and rivers here.
The Mullet Peninsula
The Mullet Peninsula is part of the Barony of Erris. It is formed by a promontory connected to the mainland by an isthmus near the village of Belmullet. The territory of the peninsula includes several towns such as Aughleam, Elly, Corclough and Binghamstown. It is 33 kilometres long and 12 kilometres wide and the northernmost point is Cape Erris. The shape of the coast is very irregular and defines two bays: Blacksod Bay and Broadhaven Bay.
This peninsula is an important tourist destination in summer for golfers, water sports, kiting, sailing, fishing and fixed line fishing.
Downpatrick Head Cliffs
Whipped by the waves and a rough sea we find one of the most beautiful landscapes of this area, the cliffs of Downpatrick Head. Besides the landscape itself, you should know that this place keeps a legend among its rocks. It is said that Saint Patrick brought all the snakes from Ireland to this place to throw them here and thus free the land from snakes.
About Ireland West Airport Knock
The airport is located 5.5 km (3 miles) south of Charlestown and 21 km (13 miles) northeast of the centre of Knock. The N17 road is nearby, and the airport is approximately halfway between Galway and Sligo. It is also close to the N5.
West Ireland Knock Airport is an airport serving County Mayo. It operates both scheduled and charter flights to various destinations in the UK and other countries in Europe. It has only one terminal.
The airlines operating there are Aer Lingus, AlbaStar, Flybe, Lauda and Ryanair.
Our Car Rental offers at Knock Airport
Our car for hire offers will allow you to enjoy your holidays in County Mayo in the most comfortable and simple way. All you have to do is compare our rental car offers and book the car that best suits your needs at the most economical price.
Our Knock Airport economy car rental service will allow you to compare prices and move around Ireland in complete comfort and autonomy. Whether you travel alone or as a family trip, you can also select the car accessories you need, such as car seats for babies or GPS, on this website you can book and have at your fingertips a modern selection of vehicles of different categories, including Economy, Compacts, Vans, 7 Seater, 8 Seater, 9 Seater, Cargo Vans, Fullsize, Luxury, Premium or SUVs, as well as a range of optional extras, so you can move with a model tailored to your needs.
Both One-Way Car Rental and Last-minute offers in rent a car in Knock can be found on our website, where you will find the best prices in cars for rent in Knock from major companies: Avis, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, Europcar, Thrifty, Sixt, and more local companies. To book your car at one of the many Knock Airport offices available, simply use the car rental search engine above.
Rent a Hybrid or Electric Car at Ireland West Airport Knock
In addition to conventional cars that run on petrol or diesel, on this website you can also find environmentally-friendly rental cars, with less noise pollution and almost imperceptible vibrations in County Mayo.
If you are planning to rent a modern car in Ireland and enjoy the latest technical advances, both to go on holiday, business trip, or to make a good impression at an event, we invite you to discover the comfort and performance of our Hybrid and 100% Electric cars available at Knock Airport.
We are an outstanding car rental website with a great commitment to the environment, and we are aware of the growing demand for sustainable and environmentally-friendly vehicles, which is why we work with leading car rental companies in the world, which put at your disposal a large and modern fleet of hybrid and zero-emission electric cars at Knock Airport.
Here you are a Worldwide database of EV charging stations to check where you can charge your electric rental vehicle.
