Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Athy travel guide

Athy Tourism | Athy Guide

You're Going to Love Athy

With a population of 12,855, Athy is a must-see destination in Kildare, Ireland. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Athy to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Athy

If you’re looking for affordable options, the Auld Shebeen (Upper William Street) and The Green Barn (Burtown House, Burtown Little Co. Kildare) are great picks.

When to visit Athy

Athy in July
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athy in July
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Athy

Plane

Although Athy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 43 miles from Athy. 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 Athy from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Athy is called Athy, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Athy is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 38 miles from Athy. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Athy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 43 miles from Athy. 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 Athy from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Athy is called Athy, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Athy is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 38 miles from Athy. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Airports near Athy

DUBDublin
SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl

Airlines serving Athy

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 Athy

Most booked hotels in Athy

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Clanard Court Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Hiring a car in Athy

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Athy (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.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Athy (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.

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