Blarney travel guide

Blarney Tourism | Blarney Guide

You're Going to Love Blarney

With a population of 2,437, Blarney is a must-see destination in Cork, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Blarney to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Blarney

Blarney in February
Estimated hotel price
£103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Blarney in February
Estimated hotel price
£103
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Blarney

Plane

When flying to Blarney, you’ll arrive at Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Blarney from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Blarney is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 137 miles from Blarney. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Blarney using Bus or Aircoach.

Plane

When flying to Blarney, you’ll arrive at Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Blarney from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Blarney is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 137 miles from Blarney. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Blarney using Bus or Aircoach.

Airports near Blarney

ORKCork

Airlines serving Blarney

Lufthansa
Good (4,637 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,757 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,456 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,783 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (21 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Blarney

Most booked hotels in Blarney

Blarney Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£144+
Muskerry Arms Bar and B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Cork International Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£120+
Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£132+
Davmar B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£86+
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£152+

Hiring a car in Blarney

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Blarney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.30 and £24.40. The most frequently booked car type in Blarney is Premium (Audi A6 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Blarney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.30 and £24.40. The most frequently booked car type in Blarney is Premium (Audi A6 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.