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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ashbourne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ashbourne

With a population of 11,355, Ashbourne is a must-see destination in Meath, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ashbourne to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ashbourne

Ashbourne in November
Estimated hotel price
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashbourne in November
Estimated hotel price
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ashbourne

Plane

When flying to Ashbourne, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Ashbourne include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Ashbourne from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Ashbourne is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 13 miles from Ashbourne. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashbourne using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Ashbourne takes 318 miles and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 400 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ashbourne, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Ashbourne include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Ashbourne from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Ashbourne is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 13 miles from Ashbourne. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashbourne using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Ashbourne takes 318 miles and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 400 miles.

Airports near Ashbourne

DUBDublin
WATWaterford

Airlines serving Ashbourne

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashbourne

Average rates range from around £112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashbourne

Most booked hotels in Ashbourne

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Premier Inn Dublin Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£138+
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Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£169+
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Hiring a car in Ashbourne

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Ashbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.92 and £22.56. The most frequently booked car type in Ashbourne is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Ashbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.92 and £22.56. The most frequently booked car type in Ashbourne is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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