Introduction
Where to eat
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. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kilkenny has to offer.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$316
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kilkenny in February
Estimated hotel price
$316
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 68 miles from Kilkenny. The shortest flight to Kilkenny from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Kilkenny is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 63 miles from Kilkenny. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Kilkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 68 miles from Kilkenny. The shortest flight to Kilkenny from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Kilkenny is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 63 miles from Kilkenny. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Kilkenny

DUBDublin
SNNShannon
ORKCork

Airlines serving Kilkenny

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,194 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,486 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,058 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,531 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,131 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,544 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,522 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,588 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,376 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 Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel, Kilkenny offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $255 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $413 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Kilkenny, with prices from $126 to $3,538 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kilkenny are about 7% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

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)
$627+
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Lyrath Estate
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$415+
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Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$328+
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Kilkenny River Court
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$328+
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Hotel Kilkenny
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$279+
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Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$339+
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Hiring a car in Kilkenny

Expect to pay $3.58 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 $42.95 and $57.26. The most frequently booked car type in Kilkenny is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Opel Vivaro or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.58 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 $42.95 and $57.26. The most frequently booked car type in Kilkenny is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Opel Vivaro or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.