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

Birr travel guide

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You're Going to Love Birr

With a population of 4,549, Birr is a must-see destination in Offaly, Ireland. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Birr to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Birr

Birr in July
Estimated hotel price
£37
1 night at 3-star hotel
Birr in July
Estimated hotel price
£37
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Birr in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Birr, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Birr

Plane

Although Birr doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 50 miles from Birr. 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 Birr from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Birr is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 70 miles from Birr. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Birr doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 50 miles from Birr. 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 Birr from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Birr is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 70 miles from Birr. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Airports near Birr

DUBDublin
SNNShannon
ORKCork

Airlines serving Birr

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 Birr

Most booked hotels in Birr

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The Stables Townhouse B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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Townsend House Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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County Arms Birr
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£159+
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Hiring a car in Birr

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Birr (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 Birr (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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