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

Clifden travel guide

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You're Going to Love Clifden

With a population of 2,056, Clifden is a must-see destination in Galway, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Clifden to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Clifden

If you’re looking for affordable options, EJ King's (Market Square) and Restaurant Darcy Twelve (Market Square Clifden) are great picks.

When to visit Clifden

Clifden in September
Estimated hotel price
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clifden in September
Estimated hotel price
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Clifden

Plane

Although Clifden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 57 miles from Clifden.

Car

Another option to get to Clifden is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 155 miles from Clifden. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Clifden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 57 miles from Clifden.

Car

Another option to get to Clifden is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 155 miles from Clifden. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Clifden

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
KIRMilltown (Kerry) Kerry

Airlines serving Clifden

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Chalair Aviation
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Where to stay in Clifden

Average rates range from around £137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £196 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Clifden

Most booked hotels in Clifden

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Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£201+
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Abbeyglen Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Connemara Sands Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£181+
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Clifden Station House
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£155+
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All The Twos Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Alcock & Brown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Hiring a car in Clifden

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Clifden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.92 and £22.56.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Clifden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.92 and £22.56.

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