Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
United Kingdom
GBP

Carrick-on-Shannon travel guide

Carrick-on-Shannon Tourism | Carrick-on-Shannon Guide

You're Going to Love Carrick-on-Shannon

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.

When to visit Carrick-on-Shannon

Carrick-on-Shannon in December
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrick-on-Shannon in December
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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.

Airports near Carrick-on-Shannon

Airlines serving Carrick-on-Shannon

Lufthansa
Good (8,247 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,608 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,261 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,002 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,706 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,620 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,448 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Carrick-on-Shannon

Most booked hotels in Carrick-on-Shannon

Carrick Plaza Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£87+
The Landmark Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£115+
Bush Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£77+

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.

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.