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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Kilmarnock

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Kilmarnock

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,104 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,362 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,770 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,515 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kilmarnock

Most booked hotels in Kilmarnock

Western House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$217+
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Savoy 5
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Fairfield House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$148+
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Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$153+
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Ayrshire and Galloway Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$200+
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Mercure Ayr Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$215+
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Hiring a car in Kilmarnock

Expect to pay $4.14 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 $49.67 and $66.22. 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 Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.14 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 $49.67 and $66.22. 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 Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.