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KnockCnoc Mhuire
Give Knock one night if you are a pilgrim or flying from NOC; otherwise pass through in 2–3 hours on the way to Westport or Cong.
Knock is a village of about 1,000 people in County Mayo that draws pilgrims to a Marian shrine said to date from an 1879 apparition. The shrine complex is free, flat and walkable in a couple of hours; almost everything else worth seeing is more than 30 km away, so a car decides how long you stay. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) sits 20 km north, which makes the village a practical last or first night for Ryanair flights.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (wet, dark, few services open); shrine feast days are crowded
- Airport
- NOC
- Nights
- 1
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 ▾
In this guide
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 Knock112 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard112
- Alternative emergency number999
- Ireland West Airport Knock+353 94 936 8100
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Knock, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Ireland-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodafone, Three and Eir run the networks; prepaid SIMs (also 48, Tesco Mobile, GoMo) sell in phone shops and newsagents, no registration fuss.Ireland-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe; occasional local 'boil water' notices are posted by Uisce Éireann.Ireland-wide
- TippingRestaurant with table service: 10–15% if service is not included.Ireland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ireland-wide
- SafetyVery safe for tourists; the real risks are wet, unlit roads, long walks on the R323 without a footpath…
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- RestroomsFree in shopping centres, museums, pubs (as a customer) and many petrol stations; some public toilets charge 50c.Ireland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, ambulance, fire, coast guard · 999 Alternative emergency number · +353 94 936 8100 Ireland West Airport Knock
- Sundays & holidaysShops open Sunday afternoons in towns; rural shops and some attractions close in winter (November–March).Ireland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNOC Ireland West Airport Knock (20 km (12 mi) north near Charlestown; Ryanair is the main operator.NOC Ireland West Airport Knock (12 mi (20 km) north near Charlestown; Ryanair is the main operator.
- Getting aroundThe shrine is designed for visitors with limited mobility and is easy on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea and a scone€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)
- Street or quick mealSoup and sandwich, village café€9–14 (≈ US$11–17)
- BeerPub pint€5.50–7 (≈ US$7–9)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi, 3.1 mi (5 km)€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
- Metro or bus rideBus Éireann single, 10–15 km (6.2–9.3 mi)Bus Éireann single, 6.2–9.3 mi (10–15 km)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Budget bedHostel or B&B single, a night, per person€35 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedB&B or hotel double room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedB&B or hotel double room, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
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.
- Airports
- NOC Ireland West Airport Knock (20 km (12 mi) north near Charlestown; Ryanair is the main operator. Departing passengers aged 12 and over pay a €10 development fee.)NOC Ireland West Airport Knock (12 mi (20 km) north near Charlestown; Ryanair is the main operator. Departing passengers aged 12 and over pay a €10 development fee.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Jun (14). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Knock: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
16 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
18 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
15 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
15 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
14 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
16 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
17 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
17 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
19 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
19 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
19 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 shrine is designed for visitors with limited mobility and is easy on foot. There is no useful local bus network for sightseeing: rent a car or book taxis (based at the airport) for anything beyond the village. Trains stop at Ballyhaunis and Claremorris, both 11 km away and linked by bus.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cong
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Car via Ballinrobe, about 40 km (25 mi)Car via Ballinrobe, about 25 mi (40 km)
Village of the Quiet Man film, abbey ruins and Ashford Castle grounds.
Door to door: About 45 min by car
Car or Bus Éireann 440 via Claremorris
Mayo's main town for shops, museum and a wet-day plan.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus Éireann 440, or car via Claremorris
Clew Bay and Croagh Patrick; worth a night, not a rushed return.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via Charlestown and Swinford, or train from Manulla Junction
Moy salmon river and the north Mayo coast.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Bus Feda 964, or car via Charlestown
Prehistoric sites and limestone scarps; the 964 also runs to Donegal.
Newport
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car via Westport
Small quay village; combine with Westport rather than a dedicated run.
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.
Knock village, by the shrine
Walk to the basilica in minutes; guesthouses and one hotel line Ballyhaunis Rd and the crossroads.
Claremorris
11 km (6.8 mi) south, rail station and more hotels, pubs and shops; the better base without a car.6.8 mi (11 km) south, rail station and more hotels, pubs and shops; the better base without a car.
Charlestown / Swinford
Near NOC airport; use for early flights or a late arrival.
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
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–140 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- €160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B or hotel double room1 × 1 night × €150 | €150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| Bus Éireann 440, Westport to Knock2 × €12 | €24 |
| Taxi, Knock village to NOC airport1 × €35 | €35 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €43 |
| Trip total≈ €236 per person per day, bed included | €472≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea and a scone | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Soup and sandwich, village café | €9–14 (≈ US$11–17) |
| Pub pint | €5.50–7 (≈ US$7–9) |
| Taxi, 5 km | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Bus Éireann single, 10–15 km | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No tourist office: St John's Rest Centre beside the basilica acts as the reception and information point.
- Buses to the village run a few times a day only; check the last service before you plan a late return.
- NOC charges a €10 (≈ US$12) development fee to departing passengers aged 12 and over.
- Village shops and cafés keep short hours outside summer; Claremorris has the late options.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard
- 112
- Alternative emergency number
- 999
- Ireland West Airport Knock
- +353 94 936 8100
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KnockCnoc Mhuire
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My bed tonight
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Chuig an seoladh seo, le do thoilTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard112
- Alternative emergency number999
- Ireland West Airport Knock+353 94 936 8100
Embassy
No embassies in Mayo; the US Embassy and most others are in Dublin. The nearest Garda station is in Ballyhaunis or Claremorris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Éireann 440, Westport → Knock: about €12 (≈ US$14), about 1 h
- Taxi, Knock village → NOC airport: about €35 (≈ US$45), 25 min
- Train, Claremorris → Dublin Heuston: about €25–45 (≈ US$30–55), about 2 h 30 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)
- Cá bhfuil an tearmann? — Where is the shrine? (kaw will an charmun)
- Cé mhéad é? — How much is it? (kay vade ay)
- An féidir liom íoc le cárta? — Can I pay by card? (on fay-der lum eek le karta)
Shrine complex is open daily, roughly 8AM–9:30PM, free; Knock Museum is open daily about 10AM–5PM.
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 Knock. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wet, dark, few services open); shrine feast days are crowded · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for NOC: last bus and taxi fallback, plus the €10 departure fee fixture.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: shrine complex, village crossroads, Ballyhaunis Rd beds, Claremorris rail hub.
- Place pages with verified hours (shrine, museum, Rest Centre) and eat pages with last orders.
- Pilgrimage-day fixtures so gates A–D can go green on feast days.
Sources
- officialKnock Shrine
- officialIreland West Airport Knock
- officialBus Éireann
- officialIrish Rail
- secondaryBus Feda
- secondaryWikivoyage: Knock (Ireland), revision 5247767 (CC BY-SA 4.0)