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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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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 Europcar, 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 Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Kilmarnock

Airlines serving Kilmarnock

Lufthansa
Good (8,255 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,090 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,624 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (976 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,275 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,005 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,712 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,507 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,619 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,447 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)
$221+
Savoy 5
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$203+
Fairfield House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$161+
Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$153+
Ayrshire and Galloway Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$212+
Mercure Ayr Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$204+

Hiring a car in Kilmarnock

Expect to pay $4.10 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 $49.18 and $65.57. 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.10 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 $49.18 and $65.57. 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.