Kilkenny car rentals

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Kilkenny. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Dublin airport include Sixt, Fox, National, Alamo, FLIZZR, Easirent and Europcar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dublin airport to off-airport locations include Sixt, National, Alamo, FLIZZR, Easirent, and Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Small car rental in Kilkenny costs $54 per day, on average.

A Medium car rental in Kilkenny costs $60 per day, on average.

A Large car rental in Kilkenny costs $60 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Kilkenny offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Kilkenny, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

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You have a pretty free range of choices when it comes to the type of car to hire in Kilkenny, barring the weather conditions in winter, so base your choice on your specific needs. If you're on a solo visit, perhaps on holiday or on business, you won't need more than a compact economy car that's ideal for negotiating the narrow roads in the centre of town. Choose between a hatchback or a sedan model. Families can hire a medium-sized saloon or an all-purpose SUV, with lots of room and big windows for sightseeing visibility. For larger groups, book a passenger van that can accommodate everyone with their luggage.

Speed limits in Kilkenny are governed by a series of municipal schedules and special bylaws. These range from 20 km/h in housing estates to 100 km/h motorway speed limits. In general, you shouldn't drive at more than 50 km/h in built-up areas. On local and regional roads, you can travel at up to 80 km/h. Once you're on the dual-carriage motorways, you can increase your speed to 100 km/h. Kilkenny also has 30 km/h and 60 km/h zones by special dispensation. These are only active at certain times on weekdays, so just make sure that you follow the posted speed limit signs and you'll be fine.

There's plenty of parking available in Kilkenny, as it isn't a particularly busy town. However, you'll have to pay for most of it. This includes both street parking and privately run car parks. Parking costs are very reasonable, though. The Kilkenny-Market Cross Car Park is convenient and centrally located on Parliament Street. Another popular place to park is at Ormonde Street Car Park. There are plenty of others too, so don't worry about parking when it comes to hiring a car in Kilkenny. You'll invariably be able to find a spot where you want to be when you're out sightseeing.