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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.