Kenmare travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kenmare

With a population of 2,175, Kenmare is a must-see destination in Kerry, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kenmare deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kenmare

Kenmare in March
Estimated hotel price
£126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kenmare in March
Estimated hotel price
£126
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kenmare

Plane

Although Kenmare doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milltown (Kerry) Kerry (KIR), which is located 21 miles from Kenmare. Shannon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Kenmare from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kenmare is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 172 miles from Kenmare. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Kenmare doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milltown (Kerry) Kerry (KIR), which is located 21 miles from Kenmare. Shannon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Kenmare from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kenmare is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 172 miles from Kenmare. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Kenmare

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Airlines serving Kenmare

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,937 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,406 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,785 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (159 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kenmare

From 5-star hotels such as the Sheen Falls Lodge to great affordable options like the Lissyclearig Thatched Cottage, Kenmare offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £297 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kenmare

Most booked hotels in Kenmare

Brook Lane Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£208+
Sheen Falls Lodge
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£259+
O'Donnabhain's
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£118+
Lansdowne Kenmare
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£180+
Foley's Guesthouse & Self Catering Holiday Homes
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£102+
The Kenmare Bay Hotel & Leisure Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£119+

Hiring a car in Kenmare

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Kenmare (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.76 and £25.01.

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Kenmare (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.76 and £25.01.