Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kilkenny to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Kilkenny

If you’re looking for affordable options, Petronella Restaurant (80/81 Butter Slip Ln) and Marble City Bar (Marble City Bar) are great picks.

When to visit Kilkenny

Kilkenny in January
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kilkenny in January
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kilkenny in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kilkenny, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Kilkenny from the United States departs from Tampa and takes around 11h 28m.

Train

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

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kilkenny using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Kilkenny takes 233 km and will cost you around $15. From Cork, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

Although Kilkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 109 km from Kilkenny. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Kilkenny from the United States departs from Tampa and takes around 11h 28m.

Train

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

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kilkenny using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Kilkenny takes 233 km and will cost you around $15. From Cork, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Kilkenny

DUBDublin
SNNShannon
ORKCork

Airlines serving Kilkenny

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,981 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,369 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,947 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,218 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,050 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,373 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Kilkenny

Where to stay in Kilkenny

From 5-star hotels such as the Lyrath Estate to great affordable options like the Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel, Kilkenny offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $236 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Kilkenny, with prices from $75 to $2,106 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Kilkenny are about 14% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Kilkenny by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Kilkenny

Most booked hotels in Kilkenny

See all
Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 995 reviews)
$283+
View
Aard Oakleigh
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 45 reviews)
$97+
View
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2419 reviews)
$228+
View
The Tower House B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 652 reviews)
$188+
View
Kilkenny River Court Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 5535 reviews)
$229+
View
The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2283 reviews)
$163+
View

Renting a car in Kilkenny

Renting a car in Kilkenny costs $54 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $8.06 per gallon in Kilkenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $96.76 and $129.01.

Renting a car in Kilkenny costs $54 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $8.06 per gallon in Kilkenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $96.76 and $129.01.

Car rental agencies in Kilkenny

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Find car rentals in Kilkenny