Letterkenny travel guide

Letterkenny Tourism | Letterkenny Guide

You're Going to Love Letterkenny

With a population of 16.901, Letterkenny is the largest city in Donegal, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Letterkenny has to offer.

Where to Eat in Letterkenny

If you’re looking for affordable options, Warehouse Bar & Kitchen (100 Lower main Street) and Sister Saras Gastro Pub (Port Road) are great picks.

When to visit Letterkenny

Letterkenny in December
Estimated hotel price
€89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Letterkenny in December
Estimated hotel price
€89
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Letterkenny

Plane

Although Letterkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), which is located 40 km from Letterkenny. The shortest domestic flight to Letterkenny departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Letterkenny is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 203 km from Letterkenny. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Letterkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), which is located 40 km from Letterkenny. The shortest domestic flight to Letterkenny departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Letterkenny is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 203 km from Letterkenny. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Letterkenny

Airlines serving Letterkenny

British Airways
Good (3,797 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,382 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (748 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (13 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Letterkenny

Most booked hotels in Letterkenny

Madra Rua Organic Accommodation
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
€89+
Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€116+
Station House Hotel
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€95+
Clanree Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€83+
Dillons Hotel
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€91+
Shandon Hotel & Spa
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€182+

Hiring a car in Letterkenny

Hiring a car in Letterkenny costs €31 per day, on average, or €62 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Letterkenny.

Expect to pay €1.83 per litre in Letterkenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.94 and €29.25. Standard (Opel Insignia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Letterkenny, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Letterkenny costs €31 per day, on average, or €62 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Letterkenny.

Expect to pay €1.83 per litre in Letterkenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.94 and €29.25. Standard (Opel Insignia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Letterkenny, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.