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.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Westport in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 05m.

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 Europcar and Sixt, 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 05m.

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 Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Westport

Airlines serving Westport

Lufthansa
Good (4,504 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (968 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,864 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,523 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,637 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (760 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,453 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,704 reviews)
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Where to stay in Westport

Average rates range from around C$ 174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 313 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
Westport Coast Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 167+
Castlecourt Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 201+
Knockranny House Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 230+
Westport Woods Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 136+

Renting a car in Westport

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Westport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.66 and C$ 40.88. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Westport, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Westport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.66 and C$ 40.88. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Westport, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.