Car & Van Hire - Longford

Enterprise offers a variety of cars for hire in Longford, ideal to suit individuals and couples wanting smaller cars or families that need more room for both passengers and luggage. From Mini and Economy vehicles, such as the Ford Ka and Ford Fiesta, that can easily hold four passengers; to Large Compact and Standard cars, such as the Opel Astra and Opel Insignia, which can accommodate up to five passengers, Enterprise’s range means that everyone can travel in comfort. When even more room is needed, you can choose from mini and full-size MPVs (people carriers), such as the Opel Zafira or Ford Galaxy, which can hold up to seven passengers.

St Mel’s Cathedral is a 19th-century Neoclassical building that has been described as one of finest Roman Catholic churches in Ireland, as well as being Longford’s landmark building. It features beautiful stained glass windows designed by Henry Clarke studios, and sculpture by noted sculptor Imogen Stuart. Other historic buildings worth a visit in town include St Mels College, St Johns Church and Longford Court House. Just out of town is the Backstage Theatre, a state of the art theatre, cinema and leisure complex, while Longford itself is home to many welcoming pubs and restaurants in which to while away the evening hours.

Many of the local attractions are to be found outside the town itself, so it’s definitely worth taking out a rental car in Longford to make the most of your trip. There are several visitor centres in the vicinity – Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, for example, interprets the significance of an Iron Age bog road discovered in 1984; there is a boardwalk charting the route, part of the actual road is preserved in the exhibition hall, and audiovisual and interpretative displays educate the visitor. The Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre draws on traditional life to tell the story of Ardagh, from its roots in mythology and prehistory, through its literary and religious connections to the current day. The Ballinamuch Visitor Centre, meanwhile, is home to an exhibition on the Battle of Ballinamuck, which marked the ending of the 1798 Irish Rebellion.

Other out of town attractions include Glen Lough Nature Reserve, Saints Island Priory, beautiful Lough Ree or ‘Lake of the Kings’, and Granard Motte and Bailey – one of the most notable Anglo-Norman forts in Ireland.

Driving through the region with a Longford rental car is one of the highlights of any trip and makes exploration a real pleasure. There are many scenic tourist trails throughout this low-lying region, connecting different towns and attractions. The inland lakes and waterways of County Longford, such as the Royal Canal, Lough Ree, Lough Gowna and the River Shannon, offer great opportunities for both energetic and relaxing water-based activities, such as canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting, water tubing, cruising, boating and angling.

On-street pay and display parking are available at various locations in the centre of Longford, for example at New Street and Main Street. They allow easy access to shops and facilities in the centre of town. Generally, these are short stay spaces for up to two hours and for longer stays you may need to park further away from the centre.

Enterprise in Longford offers great prices across its large fleet of vehicles, whether you need a 3-door economy car, roomy SUV or 9-passenger people carrier. Book online in advance for the best deals on cheap car rental, or visit our knowledgeable staff in branch for friendly, personal service.

Enterprise offers a wide range of new vans from our city and neighbourhood branches. Explore the full fleet of passenger vans and larger commercial vehicles online or visit us in branch where our staff can help you find your perfect vehicle. Visit our van hire page to find out more.