Kilkenny travel guide

Kilkenny Tourism | Kilkenny Guide

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.

Where to Eat in Kilkenny

If you’re looking for affordable options, Marble City Bar (Marble City Bar) and Brewery Corner (Brewery Corner 29 Parliament Street) are great picks.

When to visit Kilkenny

Kilkenny in January
Estimated hotel price
€142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kilkenny in January
Estimated hotel price
€142
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.

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 CARHIRE.ie, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Kilkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 109 km from Kilkenny.

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 CARHIRE.ie, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Kilkenny

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Airlines serving Kilkenny

Lufthansa
Good (4,490 reviews)
KLM
Good (824 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,284 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,611 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (219 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
Finnair
Good (898 reviews)
LOT
Good (672 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,116 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (889 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (5,277 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kilkenny

From 5-star hotels such as the Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre to great affordable options like the Zuni Hotel, Kilkenny offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €187 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bridge View B&B and Club House Hotel Kilkenny.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kilkenny

Most booked hotels in Kilkenny

Ballyduff House
1 star
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
€140+
Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€213+
Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€206+
Kilkenny River Court Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€144+
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€138+
Hotel Kilkenny
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€141+

Hiring a car in Kilkenny

Hiring a car in Kilkenny costs €29 per day, on average.

Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.84 and €27.78. The most frequently booked car type in Kilkenny is Standard (Opel Insignia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kilkenny costs €29 per day, on average.

Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.84 and €27.78. The most frequently booked car type in Kilkenny is Standard (Opel Insignia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.