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

Cookstown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cookstown

With a population of 11.081, Cookstown is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cookstown to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Cookstown

When to visit Cookstown

Cookstown in June
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cookstown in June
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cookstown

Plane

Although Cookstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 34 km from Cookstown. Londonderry Eglinton is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Car

Another option to get to Cookstown is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 321 km from Cookstown. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Plane

Although Cookstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 34 km from Cookstown. Londonderry Eglinton is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Car

Another option to get to Cookstown is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 321 km from Cookstown. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Cookstown

Airlines serving Cookstown

KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,412 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,933 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,604 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,839 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,908 reviews)
China Southern
Good (153 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,047 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (306 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,675 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (188 reviews)
Loganair
Good (25 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cookstown

Most booked hotels in Cookstown

Manorview B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Belfast House
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£63+
The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£115+
Glenavon House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£198+
Greenvale Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£163+

Hiring a car in Cookstown

Hiring a car in Cookstown costs £29 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Belfast Intl.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Cookstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.88 and £25.17.

Hiring a car in Cookstown costs £29 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Belfast Intl.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Cookstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.88 and £25.17.