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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kilkenny travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kilkenny

With a population of 21.589, Kilkenny is the largest city in Kilkenny, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kilkenny to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kilkenny

Kilkenny in January
Estimated hotel price
€117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kilkenny in January
Estimated hotel price
€117
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kilkenny in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 95 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kilkenny, with an average rainfall of 55 mm.

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How to Get to Kilkenny

Plane

Although Kilkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 109 km from Kilkenny. The shortest domestic flight to Kilkenny departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 55m.

Train

The train station in Kilkenny is called Kilkenny, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kilkenny is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 101 km from Kilkenny. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kilkenny using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Kilkenny takes 512 km and will cost you around €18. From Shannon, the ticket costs about €29 for a journey of 644 km.

Plane

Although Kilkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 109 km from Kilkenny. The shortest domestic flight to Kilkenny departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 55m.

Train

The train station in Kilkenny is called Kilkenny, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kilkenny is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 101 km from Kilkenny. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kilkenny using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Kilkenny takes 512 km and will cost you around €18. From Shannon, the ticket costs about €29 for a journey of 644 km.

Airports near Kilkenny

DUBDublin
SNNShannon
ORKCork

Airlines serving Kilkenny

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kilkenny

From 5-star hotels such as the Lyrath Estate to great affordable options like the Zuni Restaurant & Boutique Hotel, Kilkenny offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €214 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kilkenny

Most booked hotels in Kilkenny

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Ballyduff House
1 star
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
€132+
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Lyrath Estate
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€212+
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Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€274+
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Kilkenny River Court Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€164+
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Hotel Kilkenny
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€170+
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Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€171+
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Hiring a car in Kilkenny

Hiring a car in Kilkenny costs €35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Kilkenny.

Expect to pay €1.66 per litre in Kilkenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €19.91 and €26.55. The most frequently booked car type in Kilkenny is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kilkenny costs €35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Kilkenny.

Expect to pay €1.66 per litre in Kilkenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €19.91 and €26.55. The most frequently booked car type in Kilkenny is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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