In the Irish city of Cork, visitors taking a rental car can discover not only the city itself but also the surrounding counties of Cork and Kerry. Renting a low-priced rental car from a car rental company in Cork is the best way to take excursions to the hinterland, you can find cheap rental cars also at the city’s airport.
Cork is situated in the south west of Ireland, the city centre spreads out over an estuary island by the river Lee. Famous shopping streets in Cork are St. Patrick’s Street and Grand Parade, where you can find some souvenirs to take home with you in your Cork rental car. Worthwhile historic buildings in the city are the Shandon Church tower, the St. Finbarre’s Cathedral and the market passage English Market. | You should also plan a visit to the Huguenot quarter, built in the 17th century, which mostly at night attracts visitors with plenty of pubs, bars and restaurants. Due to the city’s proximity to the ocean, Cork’s cuisine is characterised by lots of fish and fresh seafood dishes, which you can savour in many excellent taverns and restaurants everywhere in Cork. East of Cork, original Irish Whiskey is produced at the Midleton Whiskey Destillery – of course you should better not drive your rental car after having tasted it. At the former dispatch terminal of the White Star Line, where the Titanic took off for its last journey, the “Titanic Bar” beer garden invites you to have a drink while enjoying the sea view. If you’re going on an excursion with a rental car in Cork you should definitely visit the nice beaches and ports in the south west of the city. |
