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

Carlow travel guide

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You're Going to Love Carlow

With a population of 20,055, Carlow is the largest city in Carlow, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Carlow to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Carlow

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mimosa Bar de Tapas (College Street) and The Clink (38-39 Dublin St Graigue) are great picks.

When to visit Carlow

Carlow in November
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carlow in November
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carlow

Plane

Although Carlow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 49 miles from Carlow. 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 Carlow from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Carlow is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 44 miles from Carlow. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Carlow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 49 miles from Carlow. 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 Carlow from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Carlow is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 44 miles from Carlow. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Airports near Carlow

DUBDublin
SNNShannon
ORKCork

Airlines serving Carlow

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 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 (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Carlow

Average rates range from around £108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £85 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Carlow

Most booked hotels in Carlow

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Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Lord Bagenal Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Talbot Hotel Carlow
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Dinn Rí Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Seven Oaks Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Hiring a car in Carlow

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Carlow (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. Compact (Opel Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Carlow, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Carlow (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. Compact (Opel Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Carlow, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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