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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Letterkenny to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Warehouse Bar & Kitchen (100 Lower main Street) and Sister Saras Gastro Pub (Port Road) are great picks.
Although Letterkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), which is located 40 km from Letterkenny. The shortest flight to Letterkenny from the United States departs from New York and takes around 16h 45m.
Another option to get to Letterkenny is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 203 km from Letterkenny. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.
Renting a car in Letterkenny costs $87 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Donegal.
Expect to pay $7.23 per gallon in Letterkenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.76 and $115.68. The most frequently booked car type in Letterkenny is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.