Portmarnock travel guide

Portmarnock Tourism | Portmarnock Guide

You're Going to Love Portmarnock

With a population of 9,285, Portmarnock is a must-see destination in Dublin, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Portmarnock to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Portmarnock

Portmarnock in November
Estimated flight+hotel price
£247
2 travellers
Flight to Portmarnock
3 nights at hotel
Portmarnock in November
Estimated flight+hotel price
£247
2 travellers
Flight to Portmarnock
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Portmarnock

Plane

When flying to Portmarnock, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 7 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Portmarnock include Ryanair, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Portmarnock from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Portmarnock is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 12 km from Portmarnock. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portmarnock, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Portmarnock takes 177 km and will cost you around £21. From Cork, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

When flying to Portmarnock, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 7 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Portmarnock include Ryanair, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Portmarnock from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Portmarnock is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 12 km from Portmarnock. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portmarnock, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Portmarnock takes 177 km and will cost you around £21. From Cork, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Portmarnock

Airlines serving Portmarnock

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portmarnock

Most booked hotels in Portmarnock

Premier Inn Dublin Airport
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£114+
Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£175+
Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£139+
Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£172+
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£174+
Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£159+

Hiring a car in Portmarnock

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Portmarnock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.26 and £24.35. The most frequently booked car type in Portmarnock is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Portmarnock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.26 and £24.35. The most frequently booked car type in Portmarnock is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.