Cork travel guide
Cork Tourism | Cork Guide
You're Going to Love Cork
With a population of 190 384, Cork is the largest city in Cork, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cork has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Cork
Where to Eat in Cork
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sophie's @ The Dean Cork (Horgans Quay Northern Quarter) and Captain Americas, Elephant & Castle and Dollard Pizza - Cork (4-5 South Main Street) are great picks.
When to visit Cork
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cork in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Cork, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Cork
Plane
When flying to Cork, you’ll arrive at Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Cork from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 15h 05m.
Train
The train station in Cork is called Kent Station Cork, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Cork is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 136 miles from Cork. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Cork using Bus or Aircoach. The most popular bus station is Cork Georges Quay, Stop 240921, located 0.2 miles from downtown Cork. Cork Rochestown College, Stop 234921 is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Cork
Where to stay in Cork
Average rates range from around $163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $322 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cork
Most booked hotels in Cork
Renting a car in Cork
Renting a car in Cork costs $33 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Cork.
Expect to pay $7.57 per gallon in Cork (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $90.85 and $121.13. The most frequently booked car type in Cork is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai i30 or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Cork
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$12/day
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$13/day