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, Brewery Corner (Brewery Corner 29 Parliament Street) and Yindees at Lyrath Estate Hotel (Lyrath Estate Dublin Road) 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 13h 10m.
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 Budget and CARHIRE.ie, 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 177 km and will cost you around ₹ 2,169. From Cork, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,753 for a journey of 290 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 ₹ 15,485 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 20,682 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay ₹ 159 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 ₹ 1,912 and ₹ 2,550. 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 Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.