Galway Airport (GWY)

Taxi from Galway Airport to Galway, fare, estimate & time

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Metered taxi + an airport surcharge. FreeNow is the app; Uber only dispatches licensed taxis. The estimated fare to Galway is €12-€19. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.

Galway Airport is about 8 km northeast of Galway from Galway.

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Taxi from Galway Airport, every provider

Enter your pickup and drop-off in Galway (say, the airport to your hotel), and compare taxi and private-transfer offers with the price fixed upfront.

Not just the centre

From Galway Airport to other towns

Limerick · 74 km, ~78 min · €85-€135
Kilkenny · 134 km, ~141 min · €151-€241
Killarney · 143 km, ~150 min · €161-€256
Cork · 159 km, ~167 min · €179-€284

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How much is a taxi from Galway Airport to Galway?

Roughly €12-€19 at the local tariff. Many airports run a flat fare to zones, ask at the taxi desk first.

Can I get Uber / Bolt from Galway Airport?

Metered taxi + an airport surcharge. FreeNow is the app; Uber only dispatches licensed taxis.

Taxi or a pre-booked transfer?

A taxi is cheaper for a short ride and one or two people. A pre-booked transfer is worth it for a late arrival, heavy bags, kids, or when you don't want to haggle, the price is fixed upfront.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Terminal detail: the airport site

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