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

Bunratty travel guide

Bunratty Tourism | Bunratty Guide

You're Going to Love Bunratty

With a population of 219, Bunratty is a must-see destination in Clare, Ireland. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bunratty to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bunratty

Bunratty in December
Estimated hotel price
£104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bunratty in December
Estimated hotel price
£104
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bunratty

Plane

When flying to Bunratty, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 7 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Bunratty include Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and British Airways. The shortest flight to Bunratty from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Bunratty is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 185 km from Bunratty. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

When flying to Bunratty, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 7 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Bunratty include Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and British Airways. The shortest flight to Bunratty from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Bunratty is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 185 km from Bunratty. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Bunratty

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
ORKCork

Airlines serving Bunratty

Lufthansa
Good (8,235 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,082 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,598 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,234 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,679 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,459 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,042 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,788 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (326 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,077 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,448 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (32 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (174 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (34 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bunratty

Most booked hotels in Bunratty

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Bunratty Haven Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Avarest Bunratty B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Gallows View Bed and Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Bunratty Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Bunratty Castle Mews B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Absolute Hotel Limerick
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Hiring a car in Bunratty

Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Bunratty (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.34 and £25.78.

Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Bunratty (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.34 and £25.78.