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Athlone travel guide

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With a population of 15,951, Athlone is a must-see destination in Westmeath, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Athlone to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Athlone

Athlone in May
Estimated hotel price
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athlone in May
Estimated hotel price
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Athlone

Plane

Although Athlone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 49 miles from Athlone. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Athlone from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Athlone is called Athlone, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Athlone is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 69 miles from Athlone. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Athlone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 49 miles from Athlone. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Athlone from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Athlone is called Athlone, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Athlone is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 69 miles from Athlone. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Airports near Athlone

DUBDublin
SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl

Airlines serving Athlone

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Athlone

Most booked hotels in Athlone

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Sheraton Athlone Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Glasson Lakehouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£172+
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Shamrock Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Hodson Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Athlone Springs Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Radisson Blu Athlone
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Hiring a car in Athlone

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Athlone (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. Compact (Seat Arona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Athlone, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Athlone (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. Compact (Seat Arona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Athlone, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

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