We recommend flying in to either Dublin Airport or Shannon Airport. There are multiple ways to get to Galway from either airport: Bus - Dublin: Citylink has a bus service that runs from Dublin Airport directly to Galway. You arrive at Galway Coach Station which is a 5 minute walk to The Dean. https://www.citylink.ie/destinations/galway/ - Shannon: Expressway has a bus service that runs from Shannon Airport to Galway. You arrive at Galway Bus Station which is a 6 minute walk to The Dean. https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search Chauffeur - Galway is an extremely walkable town and unless you're planning on vacationing around Ireland before or after the wedding, arranging a chauffeur may be a great option for traveling to and from the airport so you don't have to deal with the hassle of left side of the road driving, airport pickup and drop off, etc. - Our wedding event coordinator recommended Donoghue's of Galway which has a variety of options in their fleet from XL sedans, to sprinter vans for larger parties. https://donoghuesofgalway.com/home-9960 Renting a car - DO NOT USE SIXT AS A RENTAL COMPANY. - Left side of the road driving, so be prepared for that! - The Dean has access to a parking deck which is about a 5 minute walk from the deck to the hotel. They validate parking which extends a discount to the daily rate. - If you have a travel credit card, check to see if they offer Auto Rental Coverage in Ireland so you don't have to pay extra for that.
The ceremony and reception will be taking place at The Dean, so we recommend booking a room there for convenience. The hotel is first come, first served. There are numerous other hotels in Galway, and if you decide to book another hotel or Airbnb just take a look at Google Maps so you know how far of a walk it is to The Dean!
We have included a "Things To Do" section on the website where we included our favorite spots.
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