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

Kilkenny travel guide

Kilkenny Tourism | Kilkenny Guide

You're Going to Love Kilkenny

With a population of 21,589, Kilkenny is the largest city in Kilkenny, Ireland by the number of inhabitants.

Where to Eat in Kilkenny

If you’re looking for affordable options, Petronella Restaurant (80/81 Butter Slip Ln) and Marble City Bar (Marble City Bar) are great picks.

When to visit Kilkenny

Kilkenny in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 688
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kilkenny in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 688
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kilkenny in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 95 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kilkenny, with an average rainfall of 55 mm.

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How to Get to Kilkenny

Plane

Although Kilkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 109 km from Kilkenny. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Qantas Airways, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Kilkenny from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 55m.

Train

The train station in Kilkenny is called Kilkenny, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kilkenny is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 101 km from Kilkenny. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Kilkenny. From Belfast, the bus ride to Kilkenny takes 233 km and will cost you around AED 51. From London, the ticket costs about AED 275 for a journey of 1183 km.

Plane

Although Kilkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 109 km from Kilkenny. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Qantas Airways, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Kilkenny from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 55m.

Train

The train station in Kilkenny is called Kilkenny, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kilkenny is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 101 km from Kilkenny. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Kilkenny. From Belfast, the bus ride to Kilkenny takes 233 km and will cost you around AED 51. From London, the ticket costs about AED 275 for a journey of 1183 km.

Airports near Kilkenny

DUBDublin
SNNShannon
ORKCork

Airlines serving Kilkenny

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,718 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,679 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,050 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,175 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,849 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,624 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,172 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,721 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kilkenny

From 5-star hotels such as the Lyrath Estate to great affordable options like the Zuni Restaurant & Boutique Hotel, Kilkenny offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 509 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 765 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kilkenny

Most booked hotels in Kilkenny

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Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 801+
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Hotel Kilkenny
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 485+
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Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 445+
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Kilkenny River Court Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 555+
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Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 484+
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Kilford Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 349+
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Hiring a car in Kilkenny

Expect to pay AED 7.46 per litre in Kilkenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 89.46 and AED 119.28. The most frequently booked car type in Kilkenny 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, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.46 per litre in Kilkenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 89.46 and AED 119.28. The most frequently booked car type in Kilkenny 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, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.