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

Kilkenny travel guide

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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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kilkenny to see all of its attractions.

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 531
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kilkenny in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 531
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, Icelandair, 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 Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kilkenny, including Bus, Aircoach and National Express. From Belfast, the bus ride to Kilkenny takes 225 km and will cost you around AED 143. From Cork, the ticket costs about AED 129 for a journey of 290 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, Icelandair, 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 Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kilkenny, including Bus, Aircoach and National Express. From Belfast, the bus ride to Kilkenny takes 225 km and will cost you around AED 143. From Cork, the ticket costs about AED 129 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Kilkenny

DUBDublin
SNNShannon
ORKCork

Airlines serving Kilkenny

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,780 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,935 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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 687 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 861 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kilkenny

Most booked hotels in Kilkenny

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Lyrath Estate
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 888+
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Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,006+
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Kilkenny River Court Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 709+
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Hotel Kilkenny
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 694+
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Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 706+
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Kilford Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 393+
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Hiring a car in Kilkenny

Expect to pay AED 6.95 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 83.30 and AED 111.07. 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 6.95 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 83.30 and AED 111.07. 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.

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