Youghal travel guide

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You're Going to Love Youghal

With a population of 6,868, Youghal is a must-see destination in Cork, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Youghal deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Youghal

Youghal in December
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Youghal in December
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Youghal

Plane

Although Youghal doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 29 miles from Youghal. 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 Youghal from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Youghal is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 117 miles from Youghal. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Youghal using Aircoach or Bus.

Plane

Although Youghal doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 29 miles from Youghal. 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 Youghal from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Youghal is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 117 miles from Youghal. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Youghal using Aircoach or Bus.

Airports near Youghal

ORKCork

Airlines serving Youghal

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,937 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,406 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,785 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (159 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Youghal

Average rates range from around £213 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Youghal

Most booked hotels in Youghal

Cliff House Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£281+
Newtown Farm Country House
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£111+
Aherne's Townhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£170+
Walter Raleigh Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£139+

Hiring a car in Youghal

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Youghal (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 Youghal is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Youghal (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 Youghal is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.