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.
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. The shortest domestic flight to Letterkenny departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 05m.
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 Easirent and Payless, among others, in Dublin.
Airlines serving Letterkenny
Where to stay in Letterkenny
There are also lots of holiday rental options in Letterkenny, with prices from €52 to €247 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Letterkenny are about 42% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Letterkenny
Most booked hotels in Letterkenny
Hiring a car in Letterkenny
Expect to pay €1.92 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 €22.96 and €30.61. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Letterkenny, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.