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

Kilmarnock travel guide

Kilmarnock Tourism | Kilmarnock Guide

You're Going to Love Kilmarnock

With a population of 42,904, Kilmarnock is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Kilmarnock

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fenwick Hotel (Ayr Road) and Lairds Table (Craufurdland Estate) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Rowallan Castle Glasshouse Restaurant (Rowallan Castle) and Kings Arms (89 Main Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kilmarnock.

When to visit Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock in May
Estimated hotel price
RM 323
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kilmarnock in May
Estimated hotel price
RM 323
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kilmarnock

Plane

When flying to Kilmarnock, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Prestwick (PIK), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Train

Located 4 km from the city centre, Kilmarnock Kilmaurs, Strathclyde is the busiest station in Kilmarnock. Another popular train station is Kilmarnock, located 0.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kilmarnock is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 278 km from Kilmarnock. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Sixt, among others, in Manchester.

Plane

When flying to Kilmarnock, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Prestwick (PIK), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Train

Located 4 km from the city centre, Kilmarnock Kilmaurs, Strathclyde is the busiest station in Kilmarnock. Another popular train station is Kilmarnock, located 0.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kilmarnock is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 278 km from Kilmarnock. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Sixt, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Kilmarnock

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Kilmarnock

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kilmarnock

Most booked hotels in Kilmarnock

Western House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 454+
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Fairfield House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 450+
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Travelodge Ayr
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 301+
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Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 564+
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Mercure Ayr Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 463+
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Hiring a car in Kilmarnock

Expect to pay RM 7.53 per litre in Kilmarnock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 90.34 and RM 120.45.

Expect to pay RM 7.53 per litre in Kilmarnock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 90.34 and RM 120.45.

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