
Carrick-on-Shannon travel guide
Carrick-on-Shannon Tourism | Carrick-on-Shannon Guide
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With a population of 3.980, Carrick-on-Shannon is the largest city in Leitrim, 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 Carrick-on-Shannon to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Carrick-on-Shannon
When to visit Carrick-on-Shannon
How to Get to Carrick-on-Shannon
Plane
Although Carrick-on-Shannon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 48 km from Carrick-on-Shannon. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Carrick-on-Shannon from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Carrick-on-Shannon is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 138 km from Carrick-on-Shannon. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.
Airlines serving Carrick-on-Shannon
Where to stay in popular areas of Carrick-on-Shannon
Most booked hotels in Carrick-on-Shannon
Hiring a car in Carrick-on-Shannon
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Carrick-on-Shannon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.68 and £26.24.

