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

Maynooth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Maynooth

With a population of 12 510, Maynooth is a must-see destination in Kildare, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Maynooth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Maynooth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Avenue (Main Street) and Red Torch Ginger - Maynooth (Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Maynooth

Maynooth in December
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maynooth in December
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Maynooth

Plane

When flying to Maynooth, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 23 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Maynooth include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Maynooth from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Maynooth is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 22 km from Maynooth. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maynooth using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Maynooth takes 512 km and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 644 km.

Plane

When flying to Maynooth, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 23 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Maynooth include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Maynooth from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Maynooth is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 22 km from Maynooth. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maynooth using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Maynooth takes 512 km and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 644 km.

Airports near Maynooth

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
GWYGalway

Airlines serving Maynooth

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 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 Maynooth

Most booked hotels in Maynooth

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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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Glenroyal Hotel & Leisure Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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The Lucan Spa Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£106+
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Hiring a car in Maynooth

Hiring a car in Maynooth costs £24 per day, on average, or £48 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Maynooth.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Maynooth (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 Maynooth is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Maynooth costs £24 per day, on average, or £48 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Maynooth.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Maynooth (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 Maynooth is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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