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

Carrick-on-Shannon travel 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.

Where to Eat in Carrick-on-Shannon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Red Bank Restaurant (St George's Terrace) and Buffalo Boy Steak House (Buffalo Boy Steak House Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Carrick-on-Shannon

Carrick-on-Shannon in March
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrick-on-Shannon in March
Estimated hotel price
£60
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 American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Carrick-on-Shannon from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Carrick-on-Shannon is called Carrick-on-Shannon, and is located 1.5 km from the city centre.

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 Hertz, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carrick-on-Shannon using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Carrick-on-Shannon takes 233 km and will cost you around £22. From Cork, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 290 km.

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 American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Carrick-on-Shannon from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Carrick-on-Shannon is called Carrick-on-Shannon, and is located 1.5 km from the city centre.

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 Hertz, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carrick-on-Shannon using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Carrick-on-Shannon takes 233 km and will cost you around £22. From Cork, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Carrick-on-Shannon

DUBDublin
SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl

Airlines serving Carrick-on-Shannon

Lufthansa
Good (7,193 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,368 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,095 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,962 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,893 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,818 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,677 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,354 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,311 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carrick-on-Shannon

Most booked hotels in Carrick-on-Shannon

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Carrick Plaza Suites and Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Bush Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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The Landmark Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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Hiring a car in Carrick-on-Shannon

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.65 and £23.53.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.65 and £23.53.

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