Newport travel guide

Newport Tourism | Newport Guide

You're Going to Love Newport

With a population of 616, Newport is a must-see destination in Mayo, Ireland. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Newport to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Newport

Newport in May
Estimated hotel price
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newport in May
Estimated hotel price
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newport

Plane

Although Newport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 48 km from Newport. Shannon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Newport from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Newport is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 225 km from Newport. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Newport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 48 km from Newport. Shannon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Newport from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Newport is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 225 km from Newport. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Newport

Airlines serving Newport

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,557 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,454 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,894 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,422 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Newport

Most booked hotels in Newport

The Wyatt Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£156+
Westport Coast Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£153+
Westport Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£193+
Castlecourt Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£166+
Knockranny House Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£157+
Westport Woods Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£109+

Hiring a car in Newport

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Newport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.69 and £24.92.

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Newport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.69 and £24.92.