Introduction
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 July
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macroom in July
Estimated hotel price
£79
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. The shortest flight to Macroom from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

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 Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Macroom using Bus or Aircoach.

Plane

Although Macroom doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 20 miles from Macroom. The shortest flight to Macroom from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

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 Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Macroom using Bus or Aircoach.

Airports near Macroom

SNNShannon
KIRMilltown (Kerry) Kerry
ORKCork

Airlines serving Macroom

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)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (164 reviews)
Chalair Aviation
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Macroom

Most booked hotels in Macroom

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Cannaway House B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Castle Hotel Macroom
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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Coolcower House
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£110+
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Hiring a car in Macroom

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.92 and £22.56. The most frequently booked car type in Macroom is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.92 and £22.56. The most frequently booked car type in Macroom is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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