Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Kilmarnock

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fenwick Hotel (Ayr Road) and Lairds Table (Craufurdland Estate) 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kilmarnock in February
Estimated hotel price
$137
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.

Train

Located 2 miles from the city centre, Kilmarnock Kilmaurs, Strathclyde is the busiest station in Kilmarnock. Another popular train station is Kilmarnock, located 0.1 miles from the 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and GREEN MOTION , 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.

Train

Located 2 miles from the city centre, Kilmarnock Kilmaurs, Strathclyde is the busiest station in Kilmarnock. Another popular train station is Kilmarnock, located 0.1 miles from the 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Kilmarnock

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Kilmarnock

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,507 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,988 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,381 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,338 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,132 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,027 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kilmarnock

Most booked hotels in Kilmarnock

Western House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$183+
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Fairfield House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$186+
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Travelodge Ayr
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$84+
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Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$169+
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Mercure Ayr Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$143+
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Hiring a car in Kilmarnock

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.68 and $50.24. The most frequently booked car type in Kilmarnock is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.68 and $50.24. The most frequently booked car type in Kilmarnock is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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