Portmarnock travel guide

Portmarnock Tourism | Portmarnock Guide

You're Going to Love Portmarnock

With a population of 9,285, Portmarnock is a must-see destination in Dublin, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Portmarnock to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Portmarnock

Portmarnock in November
Estimated flight+hotel price
£243
2 travellers
Flight to Portmarnock
3 nights at hotel
Portmarnock in November
Estimated flight+hotel price
£243
2 travellers
Flight to Portmarnock
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Portmarnock

Plane

When flying to Portmarnock, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 7 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Portmarnock include Ryanair, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Portmarnock from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Portmarnock is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 12 km from Portmarnock. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portmarnock, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Portmarnock takes 185 km and will cost you around £12. From Cork, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

When flying to Portmarnock, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 7 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Portmarnock include Ryanair, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Portmarnock from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Portmarnock is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 12 km from Portmarnock. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portmarnock, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Portmarnock takes 185 km and will cost you around £12. From Cork, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Portmarnock

Airlines serving Portmarnock

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portmarnock

Most booked hotels in Portmarnock

Premier Inn Dublin Airport
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£122+
Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£179+
Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£147+
Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£157+
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£190+
Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£175+

Hiring a car in Portmarnock

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Portmarnock (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 Portmarnock is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Portmarnock (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 Portmarnock is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.