Portmarnock travel guide

Portmarnock Tourism | Portmarnock Guide

You're Going to Love Portmarnock

With a population of 9.285, Portmarnock is a must-see destination in Dublin, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Portmarnock to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Portmarnock

Portmarnock in November
Estimated flight+hotel price
£245
2 travellers
Flight to Portmarnock
3 nights at hotel
Portmarnock in November
Estimated flight+hotel price
£245
2 travellers
Flight to Portmarnock
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Portmarnock

Plane

When flying to Portmarnock, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 7 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Portmarnock include American Airlines, Air Canada and British Airways. The shortest flight to Portmarnock from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Portmarnock.

Car

Another option to get to Portmarnock is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 12 km from Portmarnock. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portmarnock, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Portmarnock takes 177 km and will cost you around £21. From Galway, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

When flying to Portmarnock, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 7 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Portmarnock include American Airlines, Air Canada and British Airways. The shortest flight to Portmarnock from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Portmarnock.

Car

Another option to get to Portmarnock is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 12 km from Portmarnock. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portmarnock, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Portmarnock takes 177 km and will cost you around £21. From Galway, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Portmarnock

Airlines serving Portmarnock

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portmarnock

Most booked hotels in Portmarnock

Premier Inn Dublin Airport
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£121+
Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£176+
Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£150+
Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£185+
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£197+
Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£170+

Hiring a car in Portmarnock

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Portmarnock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.72 and £24.95. The most frequently booked car type in Portmarnock is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Portmarnock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.72 and £24.95. The most frequently booked car type in Portmarnock is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.