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Kilkenny, Cill Chainnigh, Ireland

How much does it cost to travel to Kilkenny?

You should plan to spend around $96 (€88) per day on your vacation in Kilkenny. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $32 (€29) on meals
  • $23 (€21) on local transportation
  • $96 (€88) on hotels

A one week trip to Kilkenny for two people costs, on average, $1,345 (€1,235). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $96
    88
  • One Week Per person
    $672
    618
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $1,345
    1,235
  • One Month Per person
    $2,882
    2,647
  • One Week For a couple
    $1,345
    1,235
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $2,690
    2,471
  • One Month For a couple
    $5,763
    5,295
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Kilkenny cost?

A one week trip to Kilkenny usually costs around $672 (€618) for one person and $1,345 (€1,235) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Kilkenny on average costs around $1,345 (€1,235) for one person and $2,690 (€2,471) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Kilkenny will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Kilkenny on average costs around $2,882 (€2,647) for one person and $5,763 (€5,295) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Independent Travel

Traveling Independently to Kilkenny has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is Kilkenny expensive to visit?

Prices in Kilkenny are reasonable and comparable to your average travel destination. Hotels, food, and sightseeing are generally within normal price ranges.

Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Kilkenny is a reasonably affordable destination compared to other places. It is in the top 25% of cities in Europe for its affordability. You can find more affordable cities such as Novi Sad, but there are also more expensive cities, such as Avignon.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Kilkenny Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Kilkenny?

The average Kilkenny trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Kilkenny travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.


Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) 88 ($96)
Local Transportation 1 21 ($23)
Food 2 29 ($32)
Entertainment 1 15 ($16)
Alcohol 2 6 - 18 ($7 - 20)
Accommodation Budget in Kilkenny
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Kilkenny is $48 (€44). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Kilkenny is $96 (€88). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $48
    44
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $96
    88

Hotel Prices in Kilkenny

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Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in Kilkenny based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $134. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Transportation Budget in Kilkenny
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Kilkenny is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $23 (€21) per person, per day, on local transportation in Kilkenny.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $23
    21


Flights to Kilkenny
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Rental Cars in Kilkenny
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Food Budget in Kilkenny
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While meal prices in Kilkenny can vary, the average cost of food in Kilkenny is $32 (€29) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Kilkenny should cost around $13 (€12) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Kilkenny is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $32
    29


Entertainment Budget in Kilkenny
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Entertainment and activities in Kilkenny typically cost an average of $16 (€15) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $16
    15

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Alcohol Budget in Kilkenny
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $13 (€12) on alcoholic beverages in Kilkenny per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $13
    12

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Last Updated: Feb 27, 2024
Kilkenny On a Budget
Kilkenny Kilkenny Castle, Ireland
Kilkenny is a city in the southeast of Ireland with a history dating back to the medieval era. It has a long-established religious heritage with many historic buildings including castles, cathedrals, abbeys, and churches. Kilkenny is also a popular tourist destination due to its rich history as well as its current culture which is very active in the arts.

In addition to art galleries, historic buildings, craft and design workshops, theatre, comedy, public gardens and museums, Kilkenny is also a popular home base for exploring the surrounding countryside of Ireland.
Sights
The most prominent feature of the town is, by far, Kilkenny Castle. Built in 1195, the stone structure existed as a great defense of the town and symbol of Norman occupation. Since then, it has gone through many facelifts, resulting in a blend of architectural styles. For almost 600 years the castle was the residence of the powerful Butler family, but it is now open to the public year-round with extensive grounds and a charming rose garden.

St. Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower is another sight that stands today as one of Ireland's most popular visitor and heritage sites. The present building dates back to the 13th century and is the second longest cathedral in Ireland. The accompanying 9th Century Round Toweris is one of only two such medieval round towers in Ireland, and can be climbed to the top for spectacular views of Kilkenny from 100 feet up.

Another major tourist draw to Kilkenny is the Tudor Rothe House, a restored 1594 merchant's house built around two courtyards. Today, the historic building acts as the headquarters for the Kilkenny Archaeological Society, with their library and museum. The house consists of museum exhibits including a well-worn Viking sword, a period costume collection, a genealogical study center as well as a quaint walled garden modeled after that of the early 17th century.

Other historic attractions of the city include St. Mary's Cathedral, Kells Priory, Kilkenny Town Hall, Black Abbey, and Jerpoint Abbey.
Neighborhoods
The center of activity in the city of Kilkenny lies just to the west of Kilkenny Castle along Parliament Street, High Street, Patrick Street, and St. Kieran Street. The stretch is dotted with pubs, bars, cafes, coffee stops, book shops, antique stores, toy stores, jewelry and accessories, guest houses, and inns all quaintly squeezed together behind cobbled sidewalks. There are also a number of historic buildings in the midst of the bustle as well as a bridge dubbed John's Bridge since the Middle Ages that stretches from the center of town across the River Nore.

Activities
From festivals in music and art to historic structures and outdoor adventures, Kilkenny has become one of Ireland's most visited towns, and makes a great stop on a 7-day Ireland itinerary.

Kilkenny is well known for its culture in the arts with craft and design workshops, the Watergate Theatre, public gardens, and museums. Kilkenny Design, located in the former stables of Kilkenny Castle, showcases the best of contemporary Irish craft including textiles, knitwear, pottery, and jewelry, amongst others. The National Craft Gallery is also located close by and has become Ireland's foremost center for contemporary craft and design. The Gallery features Irish and cutting-edge international designers, artists, and artisans across a variety of disciplines, and hosts an eclectic range of exhibitions. The Kilkenny Arts Festival is a major event of Kilkenny culture, celebrating theatre, dance, the visual arts and crafts, as well as all forms of music and literature. Other popular events include the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival, as well as the Rhythm and Roots and Source Festivals for music.

Beyond the culture, Kilkenny is a popular base from which to explore the surrounding towns, villages and countryside. Castlecomer Discover Park offers one such outdoor getaway, featuring an 80-acre activity park with walking trails, kids' play areas, fishing lakes, and a canopy walkway. Another worthwhile attraction, located just 15 minutes outside of town is Dunmore Cave. Consisting of a series of chambers formed over millions of years, this ancient cave contains some of the finest calcite formations found in Ireland-one of the most impressive being a stalagmite more than six-meters high, known as the Market Cross. The Visitor Centre contains excavated items such as bones, coins, and simple tools, many of which date from the 10th century.
Food and Dining
What is an Irish town without a few good pubs? Some of Kilkenny's best includes places like Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant with traditional fare and live Irish music, the medieval Kyteler's Inn which was once the home of Dame Alice Kyteler tried for witchcraft, as well as Tynan's Bridge House Bar which comes to life at night with foot stomping tunes and Irish hospitality. For those of you who don't know, traditional Irish cuisine ranges from things like beef & Guinness stew and shepherd's pie to bangers and mash and fish and chips. As far as dessert goes, traditional favorites include Apple Tarts and Sherry Trifle, and don't forget to sample a native brew of Smithwicks, Guinness, or Harp.

Transportation
The Kilkenny railway station is called McDonagh Station with trains running on the Dublin-Waterford line, providing connections in Waterford to Clonmel and stations to Limerick Junction. At Kildare connecting trains provide links to Ballina, Westport, Galway, Ennis, Ballybrophy, Nenagh, Limerick, Killarney, Tralee and Cork.

The nearest airport with scheduled services is Waterford Airport, which is about 60 km away. A more substantial range of destinations is available from Dublin Airport and Cork Airport, which are both in the region of 150 km away.

Bus services are provided locally by Bus Eireann, from Dublin by JJ Kavanagh and Sons Service, as well as by Dublin Coach Waterford Kilkenny Dublin Bus Service (provides connection to Dublin Airport).
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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.