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

Letterkenny travel guide

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You're Going to Love Letterkenny

With a population of 16,901, Letterkenny is the largest city in Donegal, Ireland by the number of inhabitants.

Where to Eat in Letterkenny

If you’re looking for affordable options, Warehouse Bar & Kitchen (100 Lower main Street) and Sister Saras Gastro Pub (Port Road) are great picks.

When to visit Letterkenny

Letterkenny in November
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Letterkenny in November
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Letterkenny

Plane

Although Letterkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), which is located 40 km from Letterkenny.

Car

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 Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Letterkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), which is located 40 km from Letterkenny.

Car

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 Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Letterkenny

NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Letterkenny

British Airways
Good (7,083 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,140 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)

Where to stay in Letterkenny

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Letterkenny, with prices from $125 to $369 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Letterkenny are about 46% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Letterkenny

Hiring a car in Letterkenny

Expect to pay $3.20 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 $38.31 and $51.08. The most frequently booked car type in Letterkenny is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.20 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 $38.31 and $51.08. The most frequently booked car type in Letterkenny is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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