Westport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Westport

With a population of 6,200, Westport is a must-see destination in Mayo, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Westport to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Westport

If you’re looking for affordable options, JW's Brasserie (The Wyatt Hotel) and The Waterfront Restaurant at The Westport Coast Hotel (The Quay, Cloonmonad) are great picks.

When to visit Westport

Westport in January
Estimated hotel price
€92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Westport in January
Estimated hotel price
€92
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Westport

Plane

Although Westport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 47 km from Westport. The shortest domestic flight to Westport departs from Dublin and takes around 4h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Westport is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 221 km from Westport. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Westport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 47 km from Westport. The shortest domestic flight to Westport departs from Dublin and takes around 4h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Westport is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 221 km from Westport. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Westport

Airlines serving Westport

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,354 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,996 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,196 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,474 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (13,546 reviews)
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Where to stay in Westport

Average rates range from around €143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €193 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Westport

Most booked hotels in Westport

The Wyatt Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€167+
Castlecourt Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€196+
Westport Coast Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€134+
Knockranny House Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€179+
Westport Woods Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€129+

Hiring a car in Westport

Hiring a car in Westport costs €29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 58% cheaper than airport locations in Westport.

Expect to pay €1.78 per litre in Westport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.36 and €28.47.

Hiring a car in Westport costs €29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 58% cheaper than airport locations in Westport.

Expect to pay €1.78 per litre in Westport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.36 and €28.47.