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

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

Letterkenny in March
Estimated hotel price
€113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Letterkenny in March
Estimated hotel price
€113
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Letterkenny

NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Letterkenny

British Airways
Good (7,986 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,374 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,571 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (24 reviews)

Where to stay in Letterkenny

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Letterkenny, with prices from €51 to €241 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

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Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€131+
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Dillons Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€98+
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Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€102+
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Clanree Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€88+
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Mcgettigans Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€89+
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Shandon Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€212+
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Hiring a car in Letterkenny

Expect to pay €1.83 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 €21.89 and €29.19. The most frequently booked car type in Letterkenny 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, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.83 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 €21.89 and €29.19. The most frequently booked car type in Letterkenny 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, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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