Sligo travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sligo
With a population of 20,228, Sligo is the largest city in Sligo, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sligo to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Sligo
If you’re looking for affordable options, Andersons Grill & Bar (Kempten Promenade) and The Driftwood (Rosses Point) are great picks.
When to visit Sligo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sligo in July, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Sligo, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to Sligo
Plane
Although Sligo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 46 km from Sligo.
Car
Another option to get to Sligo is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 178 km from Sligo. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Sligo Sligo, Markievicz Road, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Sligo. Sligo Park Hotel, Stop 558761 is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Sligo
Where to stay in Sligo
Average rates range from around AED 599 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 345 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sligo
Hiring a car in Sligo
Expect to pay AED 7.02 per litre in Sligo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 84.18 and AED 112.24. The most frequently booked car type in Sligo is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.