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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.

Activities & attractions in Carrick-on-Shannon

The Dock Arts Centre | Carrick-on-Shannon
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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 30 miles from Carrick-on-Shannon. 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 Carrick-on-Shannon from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

The train station in Carrick-on-Shannon is called Carrick-on-Shannon, and is located 0.9 miles 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 86 miles from Carrick-on-Shannon. You’ll find branches of Easirent and CARHIRE.ie, 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 30 miles from Carrick-on-Shannon. 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 Carrick-on-Shannon from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

The train station in Carrick-on-Shannon is called Carrick-on-Shannon, and is located 0.9 miles 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 86 miles from Carrick-on-Shannon. You’ll find branches of Easirent and CARHIRE.ie, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Carrick-on-Shannon

DUBDublin
SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl

Airlines serving Carrick-on-Shannon

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
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United Airlines
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Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 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)
£74+
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The Landmark Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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Bush Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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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 £17.67 and £23.55.

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 £17.67 and £23.55.

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