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Where to stay
Hiring a car

Shannon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Shannon

With a population of 9,673, Shannon is a must-see destination in Clare, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shannon to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Shannon

Shannon in May
Estimated hotel price
£95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shannon in May
Estimated hotel price
£95
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shannon in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 105 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Shannon, with an average rainfall of 59 mm.

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How to Get to Shannon

Plane

When flying to Shannon, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Shannon from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Shannon is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 117 miles from Shannon. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Shannon.

Plane

When flying to Shannon, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Shannon from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Shannon is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 117 miles from Shannon. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Shannon.

Airports near Shannon

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
ORKCork

Airlines serving Shannon

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 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)
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shannon

Most booked hotels in Shannon

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Parkhouse B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Bunratty Haven Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Avarest Bunratty B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Bunratty Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Bunratty Castle Mews B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Carrygerry Country House
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£127+
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Hiring a car in Shannon

Hiring a car in Shannon costs £33 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Shannon.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Shannon (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 Shannon is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Shannon costs £33 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Shannon.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Shannon (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 Shannon is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Shannon

Mini

2 adults, 2 Bags

£12/day

Mini

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£14/day

Compact
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