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

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.

When to visit Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock in December
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kilmarnock in December
Estimated hotel price
$155
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 GREEN MOTION and Arnold Clark, 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 GREEN MOTION and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Kilmarnock

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Kilmarnock

Lufthansa
Good (7,985 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,964 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,357 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (916 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,012 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,249 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,322 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,348 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kilmarnock

Most booked hotels in Kilmarnock

Beechwood Ensuite Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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Western House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$211+
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Fairfield House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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Travelodge Ayr
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$95+
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Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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Mercure Ayr Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$221+
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Hiring a car in Kilmarnock

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.63 and $56.84. 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 Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.63 and $56.84. 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 Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.