Athlone travel guide
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You're Going to Love Athlone
With a population of 15,951, Athlone is a must-see destination in Westmeath, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Athlone to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Athlone
How to Get to Athlone
Plane
Although Athlone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 49 miles from Athlone. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, American Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Athlone from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 55m.
Train
The train station in Athlone is called Athlone, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Athlone is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 69 miles from Athlone. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Athlone, including Bus Éireann, National Express and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Athlone takes 110 miles and will cost you around £30. From Galway, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Athlone
Where to stay in popular areas of Athlone
Most booked hotels in Athlone
Hiring a car in Athlone
Hiring a car in Athlone costs £37 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 40% more expensive than at Dublin.
Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Athlone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.28 and £24.37. The most frequently booked car type in Athlone is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.