Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kilmarnock travel guide

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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, Blues – at the park (Rugby Park) and Maggie's Bar & Kitchen (14-16 Glencairn Square) are great picks.

When to visit Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock in December
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kilmarnock in December
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kilmarnock is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 56 miles 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 8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kilmarnock is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 56 miles from Kilmarnock. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Kilmarnock

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Kilmarnock

Lufthansa
Good (8,301 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,456 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,835 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,454 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,388 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kilmarnock

Most booked hotels in Kilmarnock

Western House Hotel At Ayr Racecourse
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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Savoy 5
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$194+
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Fairfield House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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Ayrshire and Galloway Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$201+
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Mercure Ayr Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$187+
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Hiring a car in Kilmarnock

Expect to pay $4.17 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 $49.94 and $66.58. The most frequently booked car type in Kilmarnock is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.17 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 $49.94 and $66.58. The most frequently booked car type in Kilmarnock is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.