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

Kirkwall travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kirkwall

With a population of 8,500, Kirkwall is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Kirkwall deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Kirkwall

Kirkwall in February
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kirkwall in February
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kirkwall

Plane

When flying to Kirkwall, you’ll arrive at Kirkwall Airport (KOI), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Kirkwall include British Airways, KLM and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Kirkwall departs from Aberdeen and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Kirkwall is to pick up a car hire from Inverness, which is about 114 miles from Kirkwall. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Arnold Clark, among others, in Inverness.

Plane

When flying to Kirkwall, you’ll arrive at Kirkwall Airport (KOI), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Kirkwall include British Airways, KLM and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Kirkwall departs from Aberdeen and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Kirkwall is to pick up a car hire from Inverness, which is about 114 miles from Kirkwall. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Arnold Clark, among others, in Inverness.

Airports near Kirkwall

KOIKirkwall Arpt
PPWOrkney Papa Westray
WRYWestray

Airlines serving Kirkwall

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kirkwall

Most booked hotels in Kirkwall

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Orcades Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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The Inn Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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The Ayre Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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The Kirkwall Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£146+
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The Shore
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£79+
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Kirkwall Youth Hostel
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£31+
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Hiring a car in Kirkwall

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Kirkwall (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Kirkwall (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

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