Shannon travel guide
Shannon Tourism | Shannon Guide
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
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.
How to Get to Shannon
Plane
When flying to Shannon, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Shannon include Air Canada, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Shannon from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Shannon is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 188 km from Shannon. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shannon, including Eireagle, Expressway and Bus. From Dublin, the bus ride to Shannon takes 241 km and will cost you around £22. From Belfast, the ticket costs about £47 for a journey of 835 km.
Airlines serving Shannon
Where to stay in popular areas of Shannon
Most booked hotels in Shannon
Hiring a car in Shannon
Hiring a car in Shannon costs £22 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Shannon.
Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.35 and £24.46. The most frequently booked car type in Shannon is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.