Galway
Galway Guide
The city of Galway is in the west of Ireland and known the ‘city of tribes’. It is a university city with lots of culture and nightlife as well as being a great base for exploring the area with your car hire Galway. In the city you can see the eclectic Galway Cathedral and find out more about the city’s history at Galway City Museum. Walking tours are popular and you can also walk the promenade at Salthill. Take the Corrib Princess along the river or venture out on a ferry to the Aran Islands. Nearby, are the incredible landscapes of Connemara and The Burren and also the Cliffs of Moher.
Galway Airport Directions
The airport is 11 km from the city via the N6 and Bothar na dTreabh. With your car hire Galway Airport the journey should take no more than 20 minutes.
Galway Airport Parking
The airport has 2 car parks. Premium parking is available opposite the terminal and there is also short stay and long stay parking next to the terminal, at a cheaper rate.
Galway Airport Flight Information
The airport was previously served by Aer Arann and flights were available to the UK and France. Unfortunately, at the present time there are no scheduled flights from the airport, but it is open to general aviation and private aircraft. Seasonal charter flights may become available.
Hotels Near Galway Airport
There are no hotels at the airport but the Maldron Hotel and Leisure Centre and the Clayton Hotel are a 5 minute drive away.
Galway Time Zone
Galway is in the Western Europe Time Zone and on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+0).