Letterkenny travel guide
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You're Going to Love Letterkenny
With a population of 16 901, Letterkenny is the largest city in Donegal, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Letterkenny to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Letterkenny
If you’re looking for affordable options, Warehouse Bar & Kitchen (100 Lower main Street) and Sister Saras Gastro Pub (Port Road) are great picks.
When to visit Letterkenny
How to Get to Letterkenny
Plane
Although Letterkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), which is located 40 km from Letterkenny. Knock Intl 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 Letterkenny from the United Kingdom departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h.
Car
Another option to get to Letterkenny is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 203 km from Letterkenny. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
Airlines serving Letterkenny
Where to stay in popular areas of Letterkenny
Most booked hotels in Letterkenny
Hiring a car in Letterkenny
Hiring a car in Letterkenny costs £27 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 61% cheaper than airport locations in Letterkenny.
Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Letterkenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.28 and £24.37. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Letterkenny, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.