Car & Van Hire - Kildare

From minis to people carriers, our County Kildare hire car fleet boasts a wide selection of vehicles for any holiday. Our cars range from compact options to larger saloons and estate cars. We also supply people carriers, with seating for up to nine people. This type of vehicle is the ideal solution if you are travelling with a larger group, whether with friends or family. For enhanced power and additional space, we have comfortable SUVs. Our modern fleet includes options from top car manufacturers, including Ford, Vauxhall, Skoda, Toyota and others. We also supply premium vehicles from top luxury carmakers, such as Mercedes and Porsche. Whichever vehicle you choose, you will travel in comfort and style wherever your holiday will take you in Kildare and beyond.

Top attractions in County Kildare include Donadea Forest Park. Situated in the county’s northwest, the 640-acre park includes a castle, church, lake, walled stream and much more. Other interesting sites include the Georgian-style Burtown House in Athy, the Palladian-style Castletown House in Celbridge, the Clonfert Pet Farm and Mynooth Castle in Maynooth, and Leixlip Castle. With one of our cars, you will be able to see and experience everything this beautiful region has to offer.

The county is Ireland’s horse breeding capital, so it is not surprising that you can experience the thrills of horse racing here. The Curragh Racecourse on the Curragh plain near Newbridge is Ireland’s most important track for thoroughbred racing. Naas is home to the Naas Race Course and is close to the Punchestown Race Course. Naas is also a good spot to explore the Grand Canal. Boat trips along the Grand Canal make it possible to travel between Dublin in the east and the River Shannon to the west.

Kildare Village is the site of St. Brigid’s Cathedral. The current cathedral sits on the site of an original wooden church that was founded by Saint Brigid. Originally known as Cill Dara or the Church of the Oak, the church lends its name to modern day Kildare. The foundations of a round tower on the cathedral grounds date from the first millennium. The current round tower is the tallest accessible in Ireland.

With spectacular views and stunning grassy landscapes, the county is a world-class destination for golf. Top courses include the Curragh Golf Club, the oldest golf club in Kildare. The championship Palmer Course at the Kildare Hotel and Country Club hosted the 2006 Ryder Cup, while the K Club and Carton House welcomed the European Open and the Irish Open. Golfers will also enjoy the Dunmurry Springs Golf Club, the county’s newest golf course.

With a hire car, Kildare is only a short drive from Dublin, Ireland’s capital and largest city. Dublin is about an hour’s drive from most villages and towns in the county. Known for its nightlife and tourist attractions, the capital is a must-see destination for any visitor to Ireland. Popular attractions in the city include the Dublin Castle, Chester Beatty Library, Christ Church Cathedral, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Zoo, the Guinness Storehouse and the Dublin Writers Museum. The Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship Museum, Kilmainham Gaol, the National Gallery of Ireland, the National Museum of Ireland and the General Post Office are also worth visiting. Renting a car for your trip also makes it easier to visit other destinations, including the Brun na Boinne tombs at Meath, the scenic landscapes of Wicklow and Westmeath, the medieval capital of Kilkenny and the Georgian architecture and cobbled streets of villages in Laois.

In addition to private car parks, the Kildare County Council operates parking facilities in several towns. Pay parking is available in Athy, Clebridge, Kildare, Leixlip, Maynooth, Naas and Newbridge. Traffic is generally not a problem in Irish towns outside of Dublin, including in County Kildare. Many secondary roads are narrow and winding, so care is needed when driving. This is especially true in rural areas. Driving on rural routes may take longer than expected, especially if you find yourself driving behind a tractor or sharing the road with cows or sheep. At the same time, these roads often provide scenic drives when exploring the county and further afield.

With rental branches across the county, Enterprise offers cheap car hire from convenient, accessible locations. Our large fleet of new vehicles includes great value economy and compact cars, sporty SUVs and spacious people carriers. Whether you need a vehicle for a single day or longer, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the perfect car to suit your needs. Book online from our Kildare branch to guarantee your choice of vehicle at the best possible price.

Moving house or just moving furniture? Enterprise has you covered with a range of vans from our Kildare branch. From smaller passenger vans to larger commercial vans, book online from our van hire page to reserve your perfect vehicle at an unbeatable price.