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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Marble City Bar (Marble City Bar) and Brewery Corner (Brewery Corner 29 Parliament Street) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kilkenny in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kilkenny, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.
Although Kilkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 68 miles from Kilkenny. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Kilkenny from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 05m.
The train station in Kilkenny is called Kilkenny, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Kilkenny is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 63 miles from Kilkenny. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kilkenny, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Kilkenny takes 110 miles and will cost you around $13. From Galway, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 140 miles.
From 5-star hotels such as the Lyrath Estate to great affordable options like the Zuni Hotel, Kilkenny offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $248 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Kilkenny costs $55 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at Dublin.
Expect to pay $7.23 per gallon in Kilkenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.76 and $115.68. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kilkenny, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.