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Dublin International Airport (DUB)
Location: The airport is situated seven miles (11km) north of Dublin, near the M50 and M1 motorways.Time: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Contacts: Main number: +353 (0)1 814 1111. Car parking: +353 (0)1 814 4328.
Getting to the city: Several bus services, involving more than 700 buses including Dublin Bus and Flybus, connect the airport to all parts of Dublin and the city's central train station, both day and night with fares starting at €6. Taxis are available outside the Arrivals Hall, the fare is best agreed in advance and should be around €20 to the city centre. There are car-hire desks in the Arrivals Concourse.
Car rental: Hertz, Avis, Budget, Murrays Europcar and National Car Rentals all operate from car-hire desks in the Arrivals Concourse. There are also a number of pre-booked car-hire desks on this concourse. These include Argus, Atlas. Dan Dooley, Hamills, Malones, Sixt and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available in front of the Arrivals Hall and a taxi from Dublin Airport to the city centre costs about €20, and an extra charge for baggage may be added, as well as a surcharge in the evenings and on weekends. All taxis have meters but are only used for destinations in the 'Dublin City Taxi Metered Area'. It is wise to negotiate the price with the driver beforehand.
Facilities: Airport facilities include a bureau de change and ATMs, numerous restaurants, pubs and bars, several shops, a church and tourist information. Disabled passengers are well catered for; travellers with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.
Parking: There are plenty of parking options at Dublin International Airport, starting at €3 per hour for short-term parking and €7.50 for daily parking. One short-term car park close to the terminal; one off-site long-term car park serviced by free shuttle service.
Website: www.dublin-airport.com
Shannon International Airport (SNN)
Location: The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) from Limerick city and Ennis, and 56 miles (90km) from Galway City.Time: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +353 (0)61 712 000 (switchboard); 712 400 (information desk, 6am - midnight); 471 664 (tourist information).
Getting to the city: Taxis operate day and night; buses and coaches operate during the day to Limerick and other Irish cities.
Car rental: There are numerous car rental companies represented at the airport including Hertz, Avis, Budget, National and Thrifty.
Facilities: Shannon Airport is fairly small and facilities are not extensive, but include a bureau de change, ATMs, restaurants and bars and several shops. There are good facilities for disabled passengers; travellers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking: Long- and short-term parking is available. Long-term parking at Shannon Airport costs €9.50 a day or €47.50 a week. Short term parking starts at €1.50 for the first 15 minutes or €3 for the first 60 minutes. The daily rate is €20.
Website: www.shannonairport.com
Cork Airport - Aerfort Chorcaí (ORK)
Location: Farmers Cross, 4 miles (6.5km) south of Cork city.Time: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +353 (0)21 431 3131.
Getting to the city: A Skylink shuttle leaves to Cork city from the airport every half hour. There are also city buses that depart from the airport to the city. There are also taxis and rental cars available at the airport, and it takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre.
Car rental: Car rental companies operating from the arrivals hall in the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Irish Car Rentals, Alamo, National and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: There are taxis available outside the airport arrivals hall and the fare to the centre of Cork is about €15.
Facilities: The information counter is in the arrivals hall, between the car rental counters and the Londis shop. There are ATMs, a bank and Bureau de Change at the airport, as well as a VIP lounges. There is also a sports bar with big-screen TVs, a Starbucks café and a Subway Sandwich outlet at the airport.
Parking: There is short and long-term parking available in multi-level car parks, with fees ranging from €2.50 per hour to €9.50 per day. The long-term lots are serviced by a free shuttle to the terminal.
Website: www.corkairport.com