With a population of 4.065, Clonakilty is a must-see destination in Cork, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Clonakilty deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Clonakilty doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 36 km from Clonakilty. Shannon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Clonakilty from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.
Another option to get to Clonakilty is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 260 km from Clonakilty. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clonakilty, including Aircoach, Bus and Bus Éireann.
Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Clonakilty (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.26 and £24.35. The most frequently booked car type in Clonakilty is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Puma or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.