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 February
Estimated hotel price
€114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Letterkenny in February
Estimated hotel price
€114
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 Hertz and Payless, 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 Hertz and Payless, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Letterkenny

NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Letterkenny

British Airways
Good (7,724 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,266 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,447 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)

Where to stay in Letterkenny

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Letterkenny, with prices from €50 to €236 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€119+
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Dillons Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€81+
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Mcgettigans Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€78+
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Station House Hotel Letterkenny
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€87+
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Clanree Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€94+
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Mount Errigal Hotel, Conference & Leisure Centre
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€87+
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Hiring a car in Letterkenny

Hiring a car in Letterkenny costs €39 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Letterkenny.

Expect to pay €1.75 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 €20.92 and €27.89. The most frequently booked car type in Letterkenny is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Letterkenny costs €39 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Letterkenny.

Expect to pay €1.75 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 €20.92 and €27.89. The most frequently booked car type in Letterkenny is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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