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

Blarney travel guide

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You're Going to Love Blarney

With a population of 2,437, Blarney 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 Blarney to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Blarney

Blarney in January
Estimated hotel price
£96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Blarney in January
Estimated hotel price
£96
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Blarney

Plane

When flying to Blarney, you’ll arrive at Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Blarney from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Blarney is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 221 km from Blarney. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Blarney, you’ll arrive at Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Blarney from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Blarney is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 221 km from Blarney. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Airports near Blarney

SNNShannon
KIRMilltown (Kerry) Kerry
ORKCork

Airlines serving Blarney

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 Blarney

Most booked hotels in Blarney

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Blarney Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£160+
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Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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The Kingsley
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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Muskerry Arms Bar and B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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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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Hiring a car in Blarney

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Blarney (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 Blarney is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Blarney (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 Blarney is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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