Cobh travel guide
Cobh Tourism | Cobh Guide
You're Going to Love Cobh
With a population of 10,501, Cobh is a must-see destination in Cork, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Cobh deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Cobh
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cobh in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Cobh, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Cobh
Plane
When flying to Cobh, you’ll arrive at Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cobh from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
The train station in Cobh is called Cobh, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Cobh is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 134 miles from Cobh. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Cobh using Aircoach or Bus.
Airlines serving Cobh
Where to stay in Cobh
Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £203 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cobh
Most booked hotels in Cobh
Hiring a car in Cobh
Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Cobh (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. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cobh, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.