Westport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Westport

With a population of 6,200, Westport is a must-see destination in Mayo, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Westport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Westport

If you’re looking for affordable options, Coveys Gastrobar at The Westport Plaza Hotel (Castlebar Street Carrowbeg) and The Orchard Restaurant at The Castlecourt Hotel (Castlecourt Hotel Castlebar Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Tavern Bar & Restaurant (Murrisk) and The Mariner Bar (Mill Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Westport.

When to visit Westport

Westport in December
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Westport in December
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Westport

Plane

Although Westport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 47 km from Westport. The shortest flight to Westport from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Westport is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 221 km from Westport. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Westport, including Bus, Expressway and Irish Citylink.

Plane

Although Westport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 47 km from Westport. The shortest flight to Westport from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Westport is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 221 km from Westport. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Westport, including Bus, Expressway and Irish Citylink.

Airports near Westport

Airlines serving Westport

Lufthansa
Good (4,600 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,611 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,450 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Westport

Average rates range from around $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $216 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Westport

Most booked hotels in Westport

The Wyatt Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2622 reviews)
$135+
Westport Coast Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1018 reviews)
$121+
Westport Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 987 reviews)
$153+
Castlecourt Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1517 reviews)
$155+
Knockranny House Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 345 reviews)
$166+
Westport Woods Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1096 reviews)
$116+

Renting a car in Westport

Renting a car in Westport costs $50 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 48% more expensive than at Knock Intl.

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Westport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26.

Renting a car in Westport costs $50 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 48% more expensive than at Knock Intl.

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Westport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26.