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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Maynooth to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Maynooth
If you’re looking for affordable options, Avenue (Main Street) and ELY Wine Store – Maynooth (Main Street) are great picks.
When to visit Maynooth
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, American Airlines and Air Canada. 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 Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maynooth, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Maynooth takes 177 km and will cost you around £31. From Galway, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Maynooth
Where to stay in popular areas of Maynooth
Most booked hotels in Maynooth
Hiring a car in Maynooth
Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.27 and £24.36. The most frequently booked car type in Maynooth is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.