Kinsale travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kinsale

With a population of 3,843, Kinsale is a must-see destination in Cork, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kinsale to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kinsale

Kinsale in April
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kinsale in April
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kinsale

Plane

When flying to Kinsale, you’ll arrive at Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kinsale from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Kinsale is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 238 km from Kinsale. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Aircoach operates bus routes to Kinsale.

Plane

When flying to Kinsale, you’ll arrive at Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kinsale from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Kinsale is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 238 km from Kinsale. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Aircoach operates bus routes to Kinsale.

Airports near Kinsale

ORKCork

Airlines serving Kinsale

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,453 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,787 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (21 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kinsale

Average rates range from around £144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £132 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kinsale

Most booked hotels in Kinsale

Cork International Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£121+
Trident Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£233+
Actons Hotel Kinsale
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£203+
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£152+
Kinsale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£139+
Jurys Inn Cork
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£131+

Hiring a car in Kinsale

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Kinsale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.27 and £24.36. The most frequently booked car type in Kinsale is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Kinsale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.27 and £24.36. The most frequently booked car type in Kinsale is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.