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. Kilkenny deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 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.
Although Kilkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 109 km from Kilkenny. The shortest flight to Kilkenny from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 25h 50m.
The train station in Kilkenny is called Kilkenny, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.
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 Easirent and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kilkenny, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Kilkenny takes 177 km and will cost you around $40. From Galway, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 224 km.
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 $285 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $401 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $2.87 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 $34.35 and $45.80. The most frequently booked car type in Kilkenny is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.