Kenmare travel guide

Kenmare Tourism | Kenmare Guide

You're Going to Love Kenmare

With a population of 2,175, Kenmare is a must-see destination in Kerry, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kenmare to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kenmare

Kenmare in March
Estimated hotel price
£129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kenmare in March
Estimated hotel price
£129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kenmare

Plane

Although Kenmare doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milltown (Kerry) Kerry (KIR), which is located 21 miles from Kenmare. The shortest flight to Kenmare from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kenmare is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 172 miles from Kenmare. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Kenmare doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milltown (Kerry) Kerry (KIR), which is located 21 miles from Kenmare. The shortest flight to Kenmare from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kenmare is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 172 miles from Kenmare. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Kenmare

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Airlines serving Kenmare

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,449 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,772 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (21 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kenmare

From 5-star hotels such as the Sheen Falls Lodge to great affordable options like the Lissyclearig Thatched Cottage, Kenmare offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £260 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kenmare

Most booked hotels in Kenmare

Brook Lane Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£135+
Sheen Falls Lodge
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£237+
O'Donnabhain's
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£120+
Lansdowne Kenmare
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£145+
Foley's Kenmare
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
The Kenmare Bay Hotel & Leisure Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£74+

Hiring a car in Kenmare

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Kenmare (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.35 and £24.46.

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Kenmare (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.35 and £24.46.