FAQs
Accommodation
Where can I find houses or apartments in Galway for short term rent?
A good place to find short term houses for rent is http://www.daft.ie/shortterm/. Below are some apartment options also:
- Connacht Hotel Apartments (www.theconnacht.ie/en/self-catering-galway)
- Citypoint Apartments (www.galwaycitypoint.com)
- Jameson Court Apartments (www.jamesonselfcateringgalway.ie)
- Galway Bay Seaview Apartments (www.galwaybayseaview.com)
- Corrib Village Apartments (summer only www.corribvillage.com)
- The Westwood Holiday Apartments (summer only www.thewestwood.ie)
- Glasan Student Village (summer only www.glasan.com)
What are the most suitable hotels in Galway for large groups (30+ persons)?
Below a list of the larger hotels in Galway which are more likely to be able to facilitate your request.
- Galway Bay Hotel (www.galwaybayhotel.net)
- Salthill Hotel (www.salthillhotel.com)
- Ardilaun Hotel (www.theardilaunhotel.ie)
- The Connacht Hotel (www.theconnacht.ie)
- The Galmont Hotel & Spa, Galway (www.thegalmont.com)
- The Clayton Hotel (www.claytonhotelgalway.ie)
- Harbour Hotel (www.harbour.ie)
- Glenlo Abbey Hotel (www.glenloabbeyhotel.ie)
- Connemara Coast Hotel (www.connemaracoasthotel.ie)
Can you recommend accommodation for my stay in Galway?
Are there any dedicated hookups for motor homes in Galway City?
What should I do if I have a bad experience with an accommodation provider in Galway?
Transport
What are the closest airports to Galway?
The closest airports to Galway are as follows:
- Shannon Airport: 1hr drive to Galway (www.shannonairport.com)
- Knock Airport: 1hr drive to Galway (www.irelandwestairport.com)
- Dublin Airport: 2hrs 30mins drive to Galway (www.dublinairport.com)
Ryanair and Aer Lingus are the largest operators to the above airports.
How do you get from Dublin Airport to Galway?
The most straightforward and cost effective means of travel from Dublin Airport to Galway is by bus. Bus services from Dublin Airport are provided by 3 different operators:
- Bus Eireann (www.buseireann.ie)
- Citylink (www.citylink.ie)
- Gobus (www.gobus.ie)
Car Rental is also a good option. The following providers all service Dublin Airport.
- Hertz (www.hertz.ie)
- Budget (www.budget.ie)
- Europecar (www.europcar.ie)
There is currently no rail link between Dublin Airport and Dublin or Galway City.
How do you get from Knock Airport to Galway?
Bus Services from Knock Airport are provided by Bus Eireann (www.buseireann.ie).Car Rental is also an option. The following providers all service Knock Airport.
- Hertz (www.hertz.ie)
- Budget (www.budget.ie)
- Europecar (www.europcar.ie)
There is currently no rail link between Knock Airport and Galway City.
How do you get from Shannon Airport to Galway?
Bus Services from Shannon Airport are provided by Bus Eireann (www.buseireann.ie).Car Rental is also an option. The following providers all service Shannon Airport.
- Hertz (www.hertz.ie)
- Budget (www.budget.ie)
- Europecar (www.europcar.ie)
There is currently no rail link between Shannon Airport and Galway City.
Is there a daily bus service from Galway to the Cliffs of Moher?
Bus Eireann (www.buseireann.ie) offers a service that departs daily from Galway Bus Station at 11.30 am and returns to Galway departing the from the Cliffs at 2.30 pm.Alternatively you could try one of the following tour operators who offer daily tours to the cliffs:
- Wild Atlantic Day Tours (wwww.wildatlanticwaydaytours.com/)
- Healy Tours (www.healytours.ie)
- Galway Tour Company (www.galwaytours.com)
Are there any day tours available to the Cliffs of Moher?
The following tour operators provide guided bus tours from Galway to the Cliffs of Moher.
- Wild Atlantic Day Tours (wwww.wildatlanticwaydaytours.com/)
- Healy Tours (www.healytours.ie)
- Galway Tour Company (www.galwaytours.com)
How do you get from Galway City to the Aran Islands?
Where is the best place in Galway for coach parking?
Coach parking is available beside the car park at The Cathedral in the centre of Galway City.Please refer to the map below.
Is there public transport available to Connemara National Park?
Connemara National Park is served by a regular bus from Galway City which drops off at Letterfrack Village where the entrance to the park is located. Buses to Letterfrack are provided by Citylink (www.citylink.ie). Please also refer to Bus Eireann (www.buseireann.ie) as they provide bus services to this area also.The tour operators below also offer tours to Connemara. Please contact them directly to enquire about times and ticket prices.
- Wild Atlantic Day Tours (wwww.wildatlanticwaydaytours.com/)
- Healy Tours (www.healytours.ie)
- Galway Tour Company (www.galwaytours.com)
Where can I find bus times and routes in Galway City and County?
Taxis are also a handy way to travel in Galway, below are the main taxi companies in Galway city.
- Big O Taxis (www.bigotaxis.com | +353 91 585858)
- Galway Taxis (www.galwaytaxis.com | +353 91 561111)
- City Taxis Galway (www.citytaxisgalway.com | +353 91 525252)
Between towns in county Galway, Bus Eireann (www.buseireann.ie) are the most likely company to provide transport service you require if it is available at all.
Citylink (www.citylink.ie) also provide bus services to some towns in Connemara (i.e: Moycullen, Rosscahill, Oughterard, Maam Cross, Recess, Clifden, Cleggan and Letterfrack) and towns between Galway and Athlone (i.e: Oranmore, Craughwell, Loughrea, Aughrim and Ballinasloe).
Route and timetables are available from their website links provided above. We would advise that you contact them if the information is not available from their website.
Music / Culture
Where is a good place to see traditional Irish music being played in Galway?
Where can I see traditional Irish dancing in Galway?
Are children allowed in pubs in Ireland?
Sport / Activities / Adventure
Is it possible to rent canoes or kayaks for unguided use in Galway?
Unfortunately we are unaware of any unguided rental options for canoes in Galway. However the best guided canoe/kayak providers are as follows:
- Give it a go! (www.giveitago.ie)
- Kayakmor (www.kayakmor.ie)
- Rusheen Bay (www.rusheenbay.com).
Is it possible to go whale or dolphin watching from Galway?
At the moment there are no whale/dolphin excursions operating from Galway. The closest providers of these services operate in Southern County Clare which is about 1.30hrs drive from Galway. The websites are as follows:
- Dolphinwatch at Carrigaholt (www.dolphinwatch.ie)
- Dolphin Discovery at Kilrush (www.discoverdolphins.ie)
Where can I find details of GAA games taking place in Galway?
Miscellaneous
How do I get my event listed on the Galway Events Calendar?
How can I get my concert, gig or show listed on the Galway Tourism gig guide page?
Do you have a bank of Hi Resolution images that I can use for marketing purposes?
How can I advertise on your website?
How do I get my business listed on the Galway Tourism website?
Who do I contact to organise a stand for the Galway Christmas Market?
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