Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Skibbereen travel guide

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You're Going to Love Skibbereen

With a population of 2,098, Skibbereen is a must-see destination in Cork, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Skibbereen to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Skibbereen

Skibbereen in December
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skibbereen in December
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Skibbereen

Plane

Although Skibbereen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 39 miles from Skibbereen. The shortest flight to Skibbereen from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Skibbereen is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 177 miles from Skibbereen. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skibbereen using Bus or Aircoach.

Plane

Although Skibbereen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 39 miles from Skibbereen. The shortest flight to Skibbereen from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Skibbereen is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 177 miles from Skibbereen. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Skibbereen using Bus or Aircoach.

Airports near Skibbereen

SNNShannon
KIRMilltown (Kerry) Kerry
ORKCork

Airlines serving Skibbereen

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 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)
Chalair Aviation
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skibbereen

Average rates range from around £103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £245 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skibbereen

Most booked hotels in Skibbereen

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The Stone House B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Channel View Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Rathmore House Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Liss Ard Estate
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£172+
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Casey's Of Baltimore Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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The West Cork Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Hiring a car in Skibbereen

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Skibbereen (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.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Skibbereen (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.

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