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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Howth has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Howth

If you’re looking for affordable options, King Sitric Seafood Bar (East Pier Howth) and 30 Church Street Howth (30 Church St) are great picks.

When to visit Howth

Howth in August
Estimated hotel price
£28
1 night at 3-star hotel
Howth in August
Estimated hotel price
£28
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Howth

Plane

When flying to Howth, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Howth include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Howth from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Howth is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 9 miles from Howth. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Howth using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Howth takes 318 miles and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 400 miles.

Plane

When flying to Howth, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Howth include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Howth from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Howth is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 9 miles from Howth. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Howth using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Howth takes 318 miles and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 400 miles.

Airports near Howth

DUBDublin
WATWaterford

Airlines serving Howth

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Howth

Most booked hotels in Howth

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Premier Inn Dublin Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£138+
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Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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Travelodge Dublin Airport North 'Swords'
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£96+
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Hiring a car in Howth

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.92 and £22.56. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Howth, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.92 and £22.56. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Howth, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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