Kilmarnock travel guide

Kilmarnock Tourism | Kilmarnock Guide

You're Going to Love Kilmarnock

With a population of 42 904, Kilmarnock is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Kilmarnock

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fenwick Hotel (Ayr Road) and Blues – at the park (Rugby Park) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Rowallan Castle Glasshouse Restaurant (Rowallan Castle) and Kings Arms (89 Main Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kilmarnock.

When to visit Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock in May
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kilmarnock in May
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kilmarnock

Plane

When flying to Kilmarnock, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Prestwick (PIK), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Train

Located 4 km from the city centre, Kilmarnock Kilmaurs, Strathclyde is the busiest station in Kilmarnock. Another popular train station is Kilmarnock, located 0.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kilmarnock is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 90 km from Kilmarnock. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Kilmarnock, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Prestwick (PIK), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Train

Located 4 km from the city centre, Kilmarnock Kilmaurs, Strathclyde is the busiest station in Kilmarnock. Another popular train station is Kilmarnock, located 0.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kilmarnock is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 90 km from Kilmarnock. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Kilmarnock

Airlines serving Kilmarnock

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,359 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,670 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,678 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (849 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,560 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,562 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,373 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,871 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,325 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,309 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,236 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kilmarnock

Average rates range from around $180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $506 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kilmarnock

Most booked hotels in Kilmarnock

Western House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$135+
Fairfield House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$150+
Travelodge Ayr
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$62+
Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$151+
Mercure Ayr Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$145+

Hiring a car in Kilmarnock

Expect to pay $2.91 per litre in Kilmarnock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.87 and $46.49. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kilmarnock, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.91 per litre in Kilmarnock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.87 and $46.49. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kilmarnock, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.