The city of Derry in Northern Ireland is situated on the river Foyle and is the second largest city of Northern Ireland. The city is a popular destination with UK tourists for a weekend break, stag and hen parties and some for longer stays to take in the glorious Irish countryside as well as the historic city landmarks, shopping and entertainment. The City of Derry Airport has seen a rapid expansion in recent years as more and more airline chose to offer this destination and proved to be hugely popular. The growth of the low cost airline companies and the integration of a Ryan Air route has seen passenger numbers grow to nearly 500,000 in 2008.
Derry airport is located about 13 kilometres from the city of Derry so is convenient for travellers and many people choose to hire a car for the duration of their stay in Northern Ireland.
Having a car, whether for a long or short stay, certainly opens up the area to you and lets you plan your schedule to your own specifications. The airport does have a few car hire companies but with the large volume of travellers in comparison to the small size of the airport, it is recommended that you reserve your car hire in advance to avoid disappointment. Hiring a car is especially advisable if you want to get out of the city or plan on doing any major shopping trips from Derry’s large shopping centre. Hiring a car before your trip has never been easier now with the Internet being your main portal to access all international car hire companies and book online.