Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Westport

If you’re looking for affordable options, jj o Malleys (Bridge St, Cahernamart) and JW's Brasserie (The Wyatt Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Westport

Westport in January
Estimated hotel price
€84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Westport in January
Estimated hotel price
€84
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 6h 10m.

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 Thrifty and Europcar, 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 6h 10m.

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 Thrifty and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Westport

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
GWYGalway

Airlines serving Westport

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,715 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,144 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,688 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,893 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,261 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,445 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,221 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (30 reviews)
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Where to stay in Westport

Average rates range from around €113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €134 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Westport

Most booked hotels in Westport

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The Wyatt Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€65+
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Westport Coast Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€74+
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Knockranny House Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€113+
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Clew Bay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€109+
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Clooneen House
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€69+
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Westport Woods Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€99+
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Hiring a car in Westport

Hiring a car in Westport costs €25 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Westport.

Expect to pay €1.76 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 €21.04 and €28.05. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Westport, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Westport costs €25 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Westport.

Expect to pay €1.76 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 €21.04 and €28.05. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Westport, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.