With a population of 16 901, Letterkenny is the largest city in Donegal, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Letterkenny to see all of its attractions.
Although Letterkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), which is located 40 km from Letterkenny.
Another option to get to Letterkenny is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 203 km from Letterkenny. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
Expect to pay $3.22 per litre in Letterkenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $38.59 and $51.45. The most frequently booked car type in Letterkenny is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.