Clifden travel guide
Clifden Tourism | Clifden Guide
You're Going to Love Clifden
With a population of 2,056, Clifden is a must-see destination in Galway, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Clifden deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Clifden
If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurant Darcy Twelve (Market Square Clifden) and EJ King's (Market Square) are great picks.
When to visit Clifden
How to Get to Clifden
Plane
Although Clifden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 92 km from Clifden. Shannon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.
Car
Another option to get to Clifden is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 249 km from Clifden. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Clifden. From Dublin, the bus ride to Clifden takes 233 km and will cost you around £26. From Londonderry, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 510 km.
Airlines serving Clifden
Where to stay in Clifden
Average rates range from around £137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £1,876 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Clifden
Most booked hotels in Clifden
Hiring a car in Clifden
Expect to pay £1.50 per litre in Clifden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.95 and £23.94.