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 September
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Westport in September
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 29 miles from Westport. The shortest flight to Westport from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Westport is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 137 miles from Westport. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Westport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 29 miles from Westport. The shortest flight to Westport from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Westport is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 137 miles from Westport. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Westport

Airlines serving Westport

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,574 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,992 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,021 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,574 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (738 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,394 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,759 reviews)
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Where to stay in Westport

Average rates range from around $146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $212 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, 2712 reviews)
$174+
Westport Coast Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1064 reviews)
$192+
Westport Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1008 reviews)
$223+
Castlecourt Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1561 reviews)
$206+
Knockranny House Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 362 reviews)
$217+
Westport Woods Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1148 reviews)
$155+

Renting a car in Westport

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Westport, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Westport, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.