Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Kilkenny

Kilkenny in January
Estimated hotel price
$292
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kilkenny in January
Estimated hotel price
$292
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kilkenny in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 95 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kilkenny, with an average rainfall of 55 mm.

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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. The shortest flight to Kilkenny from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 20m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Kilkenny is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 101 km from Kilkenny. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, 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 $44. From London, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 1183 km.

Plane

Although Kilkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 109 km from Kilkenny. The shortest flight to Kilkenny from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 20m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Kilkenny is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 101 km from Kilkenny. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, 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 $44. From London, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 1183 km.

Airports near Kilkenny

DUBDublin
SNNShannon
ORKCork

Airlines serving Kilkenny

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,529 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,014 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,492 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,458 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,580 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,312 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,404 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kilkenny

From 5-star hotels such as the Lyrath Estate to great affordable options like the Zuni Restaurant & Boutique Hotel, Kilkenny offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $242 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $352 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kilkenny

Most booked hotels in Kilkenny

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Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$441+
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Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$198+
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Kilkenny River Court Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$253+
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Hotel Kilkenny
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$240+
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Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$272+
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Kilford Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$194+
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Hiring a car in Kilkenny

Expect to pay $3.53 per litre in Kilkenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $42.36 and $56.47. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kilkenny, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.53 per litre in Kilkenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $42.36 and $56.47. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kilkenny, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.