With a population of 4,065, Clonakilty is a must-see destination in Cork, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Clonakilty deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Clonakilty doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 22 miles from Clonakilty. Shannon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Clonakilty from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.
Another option to get to Clonakilty is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 162 miles from Clonakilty. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.
You can travel by bus to Clonakilty using Aircoach or Bus.
Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Clonakilty (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.76 and £25.01. The most frequently booked car type in Clonakilty is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.