Howth travel guide
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You're Going to Love Howth
With a population of 4,574, Howth is a must-see destination in Dublin, Ireland. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Howth to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Howth
If you’re looking for affordable options, King Sitric Seafood Bar (East Pier Howth) and The Bloody Stream (Howth Railway Station) are great picks.
When to visit Howth
How to Get to Howth
Plane
When flying to Howth, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 14 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Howth include American Airlines, Air Canada and British Airways. The shortest flight to Howth from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Howth.
Car
Another option to get to Howth is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 14 km from Howth. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Howth, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Howth takes 177 km and will cost you around £21. From Galway, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 241 km.
Airports near Howth
Airlines serving Howth
Where to stay in popular areas of Howth
Most booked hotels in Howth
Hiring a car in Howth
Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Howth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.72 and £24.95. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Howth, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.