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

Kells travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kells

With a population of 4,820, Kells is a must-see destination in Meath, Ireland. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kells deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kells

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fifty50 Kells (81 Bective St) and Jacks Bar Restaurant and Garden (Jacks Bar Restaurant and Garden Rockfield Road) are great picks.

When to visit Kells

Kells in March
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kells in March
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kells

Plane

Although Kells doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 33 miles from Kells. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Kells from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Kells is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 37 miles from Kells. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kells using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Kells takes 318 miles and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 400 miles.

Plane

Although Kells doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 33 miles from Kells. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Kells from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Kells is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 37 miles from Kells. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kells using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Kells takes 318 miles and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 400 miles.

Airports near Kells

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
GWYGalway

Airlines serving Kells

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 (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kells

Most booked hotels in Kells

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Cabra Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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Trim Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Bellinter House
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Ardboyne Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Newgrange Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£101+
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Hiring a car in Kells

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Kells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.92 and £22.56.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Kells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.92 and £22.56.

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