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

Macroom travel guide

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You're Going to Love Macroom

With a population of 3,169, Macroom is a must-see destination in Cork, Ireland. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Macroom to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Macroom

Macroom in September
Estimated hotel price
£96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macroom in September
Estimated hotel price
£96
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Macroom

Plane

Although Macroom doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 20 miles from Macroom. Shannon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Macroom from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Macroom is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 150 miles from Macroom. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Macroom doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 20 miles from Macroom. Shannon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Macroom from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Macroom is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 150 miles from Macroom. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Macroom

SNNShannon
KIRMilltown (Kerry)
ORKCork

Airlines serving Macroom

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,220 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,073 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,569 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,627 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,477 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,038 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,758 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (327 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,053 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,443 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (32 reviews)
Chalair Aviation
SunExpress
Good (175 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Macroom

Most booked hotels in Macroom

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Castle Hotel Macroom
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Cannaway House B&B
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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Hiring a car in Macroom

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Macroom (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.94 and £25.25.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Macroom (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.94 and £25.25.