By Taxi in The Southwest

There are taxi stands at Cork Airport, Cork Railway Station, and on Patrick Street. It costs EUR 3.10 to hire a taxi on the street (EUR 4.20 by night, EUR 5 on Sunday and bank holidays); add EUR 1.50 to book one by phone, and EUR 1.80 per kilometer or part of a mile. For journeys outside the 6-km city limit, the average price is EUR 2 per kilometer, and the price should be agreed before setting off.

Taxis are also found at railway stations in Tralee, Killarney, Limerick, and at Shannon and Kerry airports.

Taxi Companies

Cork Taxi Co Op (021/477-2222. corktaxicoop.ie). Killarney Cabs (064/663-4888). Speedi Taxis Limerick (061/314-444). Tralee Radio Cabs (066/721-5451).