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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. Cookstown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Cookstown

Cookstown in June
Estimated hotel price
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cookstown in June
Estimated hotel price
£84
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 easyJet, American Airlines, Finnair 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 Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cookstown, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Cookstown takes 523 km and will cost you around £104. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £94 for a journey of 764 km.

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 easyJet, American Airlines, Finnair 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 Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cookstown, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Cookstown takes 523 km and will cost you around £104. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £94 for a journey of 764 km.

Airports near Cookstown

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Cookstown

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,461 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cookstown

Most booked hotels in Cookstown

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Manorview B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Belfast House
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Greenvale Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Glenavon House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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Hiring a car in Cookstown

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Cookstown is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Cookstown is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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