Galway travel guide
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You're Going to Love Galway
With a population of 70.686, Galway is the largest city in Galway, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Galway to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Galway
Nun's Island is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Galway. These include popular favourites such as The Blue Note (3 William Street West), Massimo (10 William Street West) and Róisín Dubh (8 Dominick Street Upper). If you’re looking for affordable options, Tribeton (1-3 Merchant's Road) and Sophie's @ The Dean Galway (80-86 Prospect Hill) are great picks.
When to visit Galway
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Galway in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 96 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Galway, with an average rainfall of 53 mm.
How to Get to Galway
Plane
When flying to Galway, you’ll arrive at Galway (GWY), which is located 8 km from the city centre.
Train
The train station in Galway is called Galway, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Galway is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 185 km from Galway. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Galway Coach Station, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Galway. Galway Dublin Rd (G Hotel) is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Galway
Where to stay in Galway
From 5-star hotels such as the Glenlo Abbey Hotel to great affordable options like the Griffin Lodge, Galway offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €341 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Nest Boutique Hostel and Kinlay Hostel Galway. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Galway, with prices from €40 to €1,465 per night. St Nicholas is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Galway are about 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Galway
Most booked hotels in Galway
Hiring a car in Galway
Hiring a car in Galway costs €38 per day, on average.
Expect to pay €1.75 per litre in Galway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.99 and €27.98. The most frequently booked car type in Galway is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.