With a population of 21.589, Kilkenny is the largest city in Kilkenny, Ireland by the number of inhabitants.
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 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 CARHIRE.ie, among others, in Dublin.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kilkenny, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Galway, the bus ride to Kilkenny takes 225 km and will cost you around RM 190. From Cork, the ticket costs about RM 81 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 RM 892 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,174 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay RM 9.05 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 RM 108.59 and RM 144.78. 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.