Skip to content
Voykit
Draft data. Times, fares and step counts are desk estimates awaiting field checks. How we verify
Source checked
A source and a date are on record: we read it from an official or published page. Not yet confirmed on the ground.
Field checked
Someone checked it on the ground, with the date shown.
Plan calculated
Worked out by Voykit from its own data (times, distances, budgets). A calculation, not a measurement.

Unknown times stay unknown. How we verify

Major city · Ireland

EnnisInis

Give Ennis 1 night as a base for Clare: walk the friary and museum in 2 hours, then use it for Shannon, the Burren and the coast.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Ennis is the county town of Clare and the county's bus and rail hub, 15 km from Shannon Airport. The centre is compact and walkable: a 13th-century Franciscan friary, a free local museum, a cathedral and a wide market square, all inside 15 minutes on foot. Most travellers sleep here one or two nights and drive or bus out to the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty. It is a working Irish town rather than a sight in itself, which is exactly why it works as a base.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
Map
Google Maps Apple Maps Street View
More ways in
Print / PDF guide
Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days); mid-Aug bank holiday for crowds
Airports
SNN · DUB
Nights
1–2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • Ireland ↗Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen area; it sets its own entry rules and a Schengen visa is not valid for Ireland. Check Irish immigration for your passport.
  • Ireland ↗Ireland and the UK form the Common Travel Area, with no routine checks on the land border. Visitors who are not Irish or British must still meet UK rules (including the UK ETA where it applies) to enter Northern Ireland.
  • Ireland ↗Driving is on the left; rural roads are narrow with hedges and few passing places.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ennis112 ▾
  • Emergency (police, ambulance, fire, coast guard, mountain rescue)112
  • Emergency (alternative)999

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Ennis, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee€3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Sit-down mealMain course in a town-centre restaurant€15–26 (≈ US$18–35)
  • Street or quick mealPub lunch or soup and sandwich€10–16 (≈ US$12–19)
  • BeerPint of stout or lager€5–6.50 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi within towncheck€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€28 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedB&B or guesthouse double, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
  • High-end bedB&B or guesthouse double, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €170 (≈ US$200)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Ennis FriaryClare MuseumTraditional music pubsBase for the Burren and Cliffs of Moher
Airports
SNN Shannon Airport (15 km (9.3 mi) south; Bus Éireann 330 to Ennis takes about 1 h, taxi about €60 (check)) · DUB Dublin Airport (Dublin Coach 300/M7 runs from Dublin city via Heuston; from the airport, bus to Limerick then onward (check))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  8. Aug

    Care

    20°C (68°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Jul, Sep. Mixed: Aug. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest May (13). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Ennis: next 7 days

Loading forecast…

Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

Loading…

Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

18 rd

Feb

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

15 rd

Mar

11°C (52°F)

4°C (39°F)

16 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

14 rd

May

16°C (61°F)

7°C (45°F)

13 rd

Jun

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

13 rd

Jul

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

14 rd

Aug

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

15 rd

Sep

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

15 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

8°C (46°F)

17 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

5°C (41°F)

17 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

18 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The centre is flat and walkable; the rail and bus station is 500 m east of the middle. Clare Abbey is a walk of about 30 min out along the Limerick Rd side, and Quin Abbey, Craggaunowen and Dysert O'Dea need a car or a taxi. Local buses cover Shannon, Kilkee and the coast, but frequencies drop sharply on Sundays.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Bus 330 or Dublin Coach 300 toward Shannon, then a short walk; or 15 min by car

Castle and open-air museum; half a day is enough.

Shannon Airport and Shannon town

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus Éireann 330, about 1 h

Useful for an early flight; the town itself is not a sight.

Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher

go

Door to door: 1–1.5 h

Bus 350 along the coast, or 50 min by car to Doolin

A full day; the bus runs about six times daily and is slow but scenic.

Lahinch

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus 350 or 45 min by car

Surf beach and a small promenade; combine with Ennistymon.

Kilkee

caution

Door to door: About 1.25 h

Bus 336 via Kilrush, about 65 min

Six buses Mon–Sat, three on Sunday; check the last return.

Milltown Malbay

caution

Door to door: About 1.25 h

Bus 333 via Ennistymon and Lahinch

Six buses Mon–Sat, two on Sunday; music country in summer.

Killaloe on the Shannon

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Car via the M7 and N65, about 45 min

Riverside village with a cathedral and a good walk; awkward by public transport.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Town centre (O'Connell St, The Square, Abbey St)

Everything walkable; pubs and music on the doorstep. Some rooms sit over late bars.

Station Rd and Limerick Rd

5–15 min walk from the centre; quieter, easier parking, close to the rail and bus station.

Tulla Rd and outskirts

Guesthouses and country-house hotels with parking; you need a car or a taxi into town.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
Mid
€85–140 (≈ US$100–170) excl. bed
High
€140 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
B&B or guesthouse double1 × 1 night × €130€130
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95€190
Bus Éireann 330, Shannon Airport to Ennis, one way2 × €12 · check€24
Taxi, Shannon Airport to Ennis town1 × €60 · check€60
Ennis Friary adult entry2 × €5€10
eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15€30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€44
Trip total≈ €244 per person per day, bed included€488≈ US$600

2026 estimate in euro; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee€3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
Pub lunch or soup and sandwich€10–16 (≈ US$12–19)
Main course in a town-centre restaurant€15–26 (≈ US$18–35)
Pint of stout or lager€5–6.50 (≈ US$6–8)
Taxi within towncheck€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
Bus Éireann single, Ennis to Shannon Airportcheckabout €12 (≈ US$14)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Ennis is a low-risk town; the real hazards are wet roads, dark unlit lanes on the walk to Clare Abbey, and late-night noise around the town-centre bars. Standard city sense after midnight is enough.
  • Sunday and public-holiday bus timetables are thin: check the day before you rely on one.
  • The rail station has no ticket office; use the machines or buy online.
  • Some town-centre rooms sit above late bars and nightclubs: ask for a back room if you sleep early.
  • Rain arrives fast and sideways; a light waterproof beats an umbrella in Clare wind.

Emergency numbers

Emergency (police, ambulance, fire, coast guard, mountain rescue)
112
Emergency (alternative)
999

Pocket card

One page · print or save as PDF

Fill in, then print or save as PDF

Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.

EnnisInis

Pocket card · Voykit

My bed tonight

—

—

—

Chuig an seoladh seo, le do thoilTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Emergency (police, ambulance, fire, coast guard, mountain rescue)112
  • Emergency (alternative)999

Embassy

No embassies in Ennis; the US Embassy is in Dublin, and the UK, Canada and Australia have embassies in Dublin too. Check before you travel.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Shannon Airport → Ennis, Bus Éireann 330: about €12 (≈ US$14), about 1 h
  • Taxi Shannon Airport → Ennis town: about €60 (≈ US$70)
  • Train Ennis → Limerick Colbert: about €10–12 (≈ US$12–14), about 40 min
  • Train Ennis → Galway: about €15–20 (≈ US$18–25), about 75 min

Say or show

  • Dia duit — Hello (jeea gwit)
  • Go raibh maith agat — Thank you (guh rev mah agut)
  • Le do thoil — Please (leh duh hull)
  • Sláinte — Cheers (slawn-cha)
  • Cá bhfuil an leithreas? — Where is the toilet? (kaw will un leh-russ)
  • Cé mhéad é? — How much is it? (kay vade ay)

English is spoken everywhere; Irish is a courtesy, not a necessity.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ennis. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days); mid-Aug bank holiday for crowds · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for SNN: last Bus Éireann 330 departure, taxi fallback at about €60, overnight rung.
  2. Three walking clusters with rain anchors: O'Connell St and The Square, Abbey St and the friary, the riverbank and Cusack Park.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Ennis Friary, Clare Museum, Craggaunowen, Quin Abbey) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Wet-day and Sunday-service fixtures so the day-trip table can go green.

Meanwhile

Back to Ireland

Sources