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An Irish rental company operating the Europcar desks, with branches in Galway, at Shannon Airport and at Knock Airport. Leave the car in the Cleggan car park before the crossing.
Official websitecarhire.ie→A Budget branch on Eyre Square, in the heart of Galway, a stone's throw from the bus station. Handy for a round trip to Cleggan along the Connemara road.
Official websitebudget.ie/galwaycity.htm→The only passenger service to the island, running all year round from Cleggan pier in about thirty minutes. Tickets online or at the harbour office; a freight service is also available.
Official websiteinishbofinferry.ie→A coach route linking Galway to Clifden and Letterfrack, with three daily departures extended to Cleggan, in about 1 h 45. Handy for reaching the ferry without a car.
Official websitecitylink.ie/timetables/923→