Kilkee is a must-see destination in Clare, Ireland. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kilkee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pollock & Porter (The Square) and Bay View Hotel (O'Connell St) are great picks.
Although Kilkee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 49 km from Kilkee. Shannon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Kilkee from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.
Another option to get to Kilkee is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 238 km from Kilkee. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kilkee, including Expressway, Eireagle and Bus. From Dublin, the bus ride to Kilkee takes 241 km and will cost you around £45. From Londonderry, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 499 km.
Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Kilkee (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.