About Knock Airport:

The airport at Knock opened for flights on 20 May 1986.The airport was intended to bring employment to the West of Ireland and make it easier for pilgrims to visit the nearby Shrine at Knock which commemorates an apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1879.

The airport at Knock is located about 8 miles from Knock village. Charlestown is actually the nearest town to the airport.

Several major car hire companies have desks at Knock - Hertz , National, and Budget to name a few. You can reserve your car hire from this site - just click on any of the links to the car hire companies on the left.

The Airport at Knock has also been known as Connacht Airport and Horan International Airport. It was officially renamed Ireland West Airport Knock in 2006 (IWAK for short)

You can book Car Hire at Knock Airport from this site - just click on one or more of the car hire logos on the left to compare online quotes. You are advised to book your hire car in advance to ensure the lowest price and to get the type of car you want.

The many towns, villages and attractions of the West of Ireland are within easy reach of Knock International Airport. (See distances here) Hiring a car is the best way to get around the more remote parts of Mayo, Galway, Sligo and Roscomon. Public transport can be hard to find and usually only passes through the major towns. Save money and see much more of the country by driving yourself around . Find out how cheap car hire prices are here.