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Kenmare travel guide

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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. Kenmare deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kenmare

Kenmare in January
Estimated hotel price
£150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kenmare in January
Estimated hotel price
£150
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 20m.

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 CARHIRE.ie and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 20m.

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 CARHIRE.ie and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Kenmare

SNNShannon
KIRMilltown (Kerry) Kerry
ORKCork

Airlines serving Kenmare

Lufthansa
Good (7,150 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,361 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,019 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,628 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,800 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,585 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,552 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,127 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,118 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (265 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,172 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,873 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (165 reviews)
Chalair Aviation
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 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 £127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £248 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kenmare

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Sheen Falls Lodge
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£224+
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Brook Lane Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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The Lansdowne Kenmare
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£161+
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Park Hotel Kenmare
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£323+
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Kenmare Bay Resort Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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O'Donnabhain's
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Hiring a car in Kenmare

Expect to pay £1.42 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 £16.97 and £22.63. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kenmare, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.42 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 £16.97 and £22.63. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kenmare, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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