Doolin travel guide

Doolin Tourism | Doolin Guide

You're Going to Love Doolin

Doolin is a must-see destination in Clare, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Doolin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Doolin

Doolin in December
Estimated hotel price
£101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doolin in December
Estimated hotel price
£101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Doolin

Plane

Although Doolin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 29 miles from Doolin. Shannon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Car

Another option to get to Doolin is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 131 miles from Doolin. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Doolin.

Plane

Although Doolin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 29 miles from Doolin. Shannon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Car

Another option to get to Doolin is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 131 miles from Doolin. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Doolin.

Airports near Doolin

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Airlines serving Doolin

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,944 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,400 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (160 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (22 reviews)
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Where to stay in Doolin

Average rates range from around £140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £281 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Doolin

Most booked hotels in Doolin

Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£170+
Vaughans Anchor Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£144+
Rathbaun Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£138+
Cliffs of Moher Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£193+
Royal Spa Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Cannville B&B
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£93+

Hiring a car in Doolin

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Doolin (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.

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Doolin (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.