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Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kinsale travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kinsale

With a population of 3,843, Kinsale is a must-see destination in Cork, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kinsale deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kinsale

Kinsale in November
Estimated hotel price
£139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kinsale in November
Estimated hotel price
£139
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kinsale

Plane

When flying to Kinsale, you’ll arrive at Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Kinsale include Ryanair, Aer Lingus and British Airways. The shortest flight to Kinsale from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kinsale is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 148 miles from Kinsale. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

When flying to Kinsale, you’ll arrive at Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Kinsale include Ryanair, Aer Lingus and British Airways. The shortest flight to Kinsale from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kinsale is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 148 miles from Kinsale. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Kinsale

SNNShannon
KIRMilltown (Kerry)
ORKCork

Airlines serving Kinsale

Lufthansa
Good (8,128 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,328 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,435 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,011 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,658 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (310 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,806 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,409 reviews)
Chalair Aviation
Discover Airlines
Good (32 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kinsale

Average rates range from around £155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £161 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kinsale

Most booked hotels in Kinsale

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Perryville House
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£284+
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Cork International Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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Actons Hotel Kinsale
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£258+
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Hotel Isaacs Cork City
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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The River Lee Hotel a member of The Doyle Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£153+
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Kinsale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£155+
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Hiring a car in Kinsale

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Kinsale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.35 and £24.47.

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Kinsale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.35 and £24.47.