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

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 December
Estimated hotel price
£189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kenmare in December
Estimated hotel price
£189
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) (KIR), which is located 33 km from Kenmare. Shannon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. 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 277 km from Kenmare. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Kenmare doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milltown (Kerry) (KIR), which is located 33 km from Kenmare. Shannon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. 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 277 km from Kenmare. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Kenmare

SNNShannon
KIRMilltown (Kerry)
ORKCork

Airlines serving Kenmare

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,892 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,604 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,935 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,945 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,338 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,512 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,600 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,321 reviews)
Chalair Aviation
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (33 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 £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £230 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kenmare

Most booked hotels in Kenmare

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Brook Lane Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Sheen Falls Lodge
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£210+
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Muxnaw Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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The Kenmare Bay Hotel & Luxury Lodges Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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The Lansdowne Kenmare
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£140+
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Hiring a car in Kenmare

Hiring a car in Kenmare costs £45 per day, on average, or £90 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Milltown (Kerry).

Expect to pay £1.68 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 £20.13 and £26.84. Compact (Ford Kuga or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kenmare, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Kenmare costs £45 per day, on average, or £90 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Milltown (Kerry).

Expect to pay £1.68 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 £20.13 and £26.84. Compact (Ford Kuga or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kenmare, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.