Letterkenny travel guide

Letterkenny Tourism | Letterkenny Guide

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.

Where to Eat in Letterkenny

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sister Saras Gastro Pub (Port Road) and Warehouse Bar & Kitchen (100 Lower main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Letterkenny

Letterkenny in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 508
1 night at 3-star hotel
Letterkenny in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 508
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 25 miles from Letterkenny.

Car

Another option to get to Letterkenny is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 126 miles from Letterkenny. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Letterkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), which is located 25 miles from Letterkenny.

Car

Another option to get to Letterkenny is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 126 miles from Letterkenny. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Letterkenny

Airlines serving Letterkenny

British Airways
Good (6,841 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,898 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,309 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,088 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Letterkenny

Hiring a car in Letterkenny

Expect to pay RM 7.97 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 RM 95.58 and RM 127.44. 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 Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.97 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 RM 95.58 and RM 127.44. 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 Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.