Shannon travel guide

Shannon Tourism | Shannon Guide

You're Going to Love Shannon

With a population of 9,673, Shannon is a must-see destination in Clare, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shannon to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Shannon

Shannon in December
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shannon in December
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shannon in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 105 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Shannon, with an average rainfall of 59 mm.

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How to Get to Shannon

Plane

When flying to Shannon, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Shannon from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

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

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Shannon.

Plane

When flying to Shannon, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Shannon from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

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

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Shannon.

Airports near Shannon

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Airlines serving Shannon

Lufthansa
Good (4,692 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,574 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,959 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,929 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,595 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,414 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (159 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shannon

Most booked hotels in Shannon

Parkhouse B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£112+
Bunratty Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£110+
Avarest B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£110+
Bunratty Castle Mews B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Carrygerry Country House
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Shannon Springs Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£149+

Hiring a car in Shannon

Hiring a car in Shannon costs £26 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Shannon.

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Shannon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.72 and £24.96. The most frequently booked car type in Shannon is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Shannon costs £26 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Shannon.

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Shannon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.72 and £24.96. The most frequently booked car type in Shannon is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.