Galway travel guide
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You're Going to Love Galway
With a population of 70,686, Galway is the largest city in Galway, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Galway deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Galway
Nun's Island is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Galway. These include popular favorites such as The Blue Note (3 William Street West), Massimo (10 William Street West) and Róisín Dubh (8 Dominick Street Upper). If you’re looking for affordable options, Tribeton (1-3 Merchant's Road) and Sophie's @ The Dean Galway (80-86 Prospect Hill) are great picks.
When to visit Galway
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Galway in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 64.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Galway, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.
How to Get to Galway
Plane
When flying to Galway, you’ll arrive at Galway (GWY), which is located 8 km from the city center.
Train
The train station in Galway is called Galway, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Galway is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 185 km from Galway. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Galway Coach Station, located 0.4 km from downtown Galway. Galway Dublin Rd (G Hotel) is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Galway
Where to stay in Galway
From 5-star hotels such as the Glenlo Abbey Hotel to great affordable options like the Griffin Lodge Guesthouse, Galway offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $370 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Galway, with prices from $43 to $686 per night. St Nicholas is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Galway are about 14% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Galway
Most booked hotels in Galway
Renting a car in Galway
Renting a car in Galway costs $44 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $7.50 per gallon in Galway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in Galway is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Mondeo or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.