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, 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
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kilmarnock in December
Estimated hotel price
$157
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.

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 Avis 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.

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 Avis and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Kilmarnock

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Kilmarnock

Lufthansa
Good (8,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,109 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,945 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,462 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,449 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,364 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Kilmarnock

Most booked hotels in Kilmarnock

Western House
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$222+
View
Savoy Park hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$190+
View
Fairfield House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$179+
View
Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$163+
View
Mercure Ayr Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$207+
View
Ayrshire and Galloway Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$206+
View

Hiring a car in Kilmarnock

Expect to pay $3.66 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 $43.87 and $58.49. 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 (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.66 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 $43.87 and $58.49. 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 (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.