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Letterkenny travel guide

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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. Letterkenny deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Letterkenny

Letterkenny in May
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Letterkenny in May
Estimated hotel price
$133
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 flight to Letterkenny from the United States departs from New York and takes around 20h 35m.

Car

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 Easirent and Payless, 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 flight to Letterkenny from the United States departs from New York and takes around 20h 35m.

Car

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 Easirent and Payless, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Letterkenny

NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Letterkenny

British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,221 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,392 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Letterkenny

Most booked hotels in Letterkenny

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Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2817 reviews)
$144+
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Dillons Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1788 reviews)
$103+
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The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1303 reviews)
$128+
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Ballyliffin Townhouse Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 380 reviews)
$151+
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Clanree Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2360 reviews)
$108+
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Mcgettigans Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1862 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Letterkenny

Expect to pay $7.72 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 $92.67 and $123.56. The most frequently booked car type in Letterkenny is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.72 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 $92.67 and $123.56. The most frequently booked car type in Letterkenny is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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