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

Castlebar travel guide

Castlebar Tourism | Castlebar Guide

You're Going to Love Castlebar

With a population of 12,874, Castlebar is the largest city in Mayo, 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 Castlebar to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Castlebar

Castlebar in October
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Castlebar in October
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Castlebar

Plane

Although Castlebar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 20 miles from Castlebar. Shannon 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 Castlebar from the United Kingdom departs from Nottingham and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Castlebar is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 129 miles from Castlebar. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Castlebar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 20 miles from Castlebar. Shannon 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 Castlebar from the United Kingdom departs from Nottingham and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Castlebar is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 129 miles from Castlebar. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Castlebar

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Castlebar

Lufthansa
Good (8,223 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,569 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,205 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,573 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,171 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,586 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,045 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,491 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,745 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,044 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (34 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Castlebar

Most booked hotels in Castlebar

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The Garden Gates Guest Accommodation
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Kiltimagh Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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The Ellison
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Breaffy House Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£146+
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Tf Royal Hotel & Theatre
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Hiring a car in Castlebar

Hiring a car in Castlebar costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in Castlebar.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Castlebar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.08 and £25.44. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Castlebar, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Castlebar costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in Castlebar.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Castlebar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.08 and £25.44. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Castlebar, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.