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. Westport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Coveys Gastrobar at The Westport Plaza Hotel (Castlebar Street Carrowbeg) and The Orchard Restaurant at The Castlecourt Hotel (Castlecourt Hotel Castlebar Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Tavern Bar & Restaurant (Murrisk) and The Mariner Bar (Mill Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Westport.
Although Westport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 47 km from Westport. Shannon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Westport from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.
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 Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
You can travel by bus to Westport using Expressway or Eireagle.
Average rates range from around £120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £173 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.96 and £23.95.