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

Kildare travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kildare

With a population of 8,142, Kildare is a must-see destination in Kildare, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kildare to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Kildare

If you’re looking for affordable options, Yeah Burgr Maynooth (Parson St Maynooth) and An Gobán Saor (Claregate Street) are great picks.

When to visit Kildare

Kildare in March
Estimated hotel price
£109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kildare in March
Estimated hotel price
£109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kildare

Plane

Although Kildare doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 33 miles from Kildare. 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 Kildare from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Kildare is called Kildare, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kildare is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 30 miles from Kildare. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Kildare doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 33 miles from Kildare. 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 Kildare from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Kildare is called Kildare, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kildare is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 30 miles from Kildare. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Airports near Kildare

DUBDublin
SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl

Airlines serving Kildare

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 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 (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kildare

Average rates range from around £117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £210 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kildare

Most booked hotels in Kildare

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Silken Thomas Accommodation
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Carton House Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£210+
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Kildare House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Westgrove Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Hiring a car in Kildare

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Kildare (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 Kildare (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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