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

Ballincollig travel guide

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Ballincollig is a must-see destination in Cork, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ballincollig to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ballincollig

Ballincollig in March
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballincollig in March
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballincollig

Plane

When flying to Ballincollig, you’ll arrive at Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ballincollig from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballincollig is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 226 km from Ballincollig. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ballincollig using Bus or Aircoach.

Plane

When flying to Ballincollig, you’ll arrive at Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ballincollig from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballincollig is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 226 km from Ballincollig. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ballincollig using Bus or Aircoach.

Airports near Ballincollig

SNNShannon
KIRMilltown (Kerry) Kerry
ORKCork

Airlines serving Ballincollig

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)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (164 reviews)
Chalair Aviation
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballincollig

Most booked hotels in Ballincollig

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The Kingsley
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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Hotel Isaacs Cork City
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Cork International Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Leonardo Hotel Cork
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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The Metropole Hotel Cork
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£137+
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Oriel House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Hiring a car in Ballincollig

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Ballincollig (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 Ballincollig is Luxury (Audi A4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 92% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Ballincollig (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 Ballincollig is Luxury (Audi A4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 92% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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