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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kinsale to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kinsale

Kinsale in July
Estimated hotel price
£93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kinsale in July
Estimated hotel price
£93
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 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kinsale from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Kinsale is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 238 km from Kinsale. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kinsale using Aircoach or Bus.

Plane

When flying to Kinsale, you’ll arrive at Cork Airport (ORK), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kinsale from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Kinsale is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 238 km from Kinsale. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kinsale using Aircoach or Bus.

Airports near Kinsale

ORKCork

Airlines serving Kinsale

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 Kinsale

Average rates range from around £148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £142 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kinsale

Most booked hotels in Kinsale

Cork International Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£128+
Actons Hotel Kinsale
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£239+
Trident Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£249+
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£160+
Kinsale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£144+
The Metropole Hotel Cork
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£126+

Hiring a car in Kinsale

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.76 and £25.01. The most frequently booked car type in Kinsale is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.76 and £25.01. The most frequently booked car type in Kinsale is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.