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Volkswagen Up
or similar Mini
Manual
4
2
No A/C
2
$14.24
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
Drop-off information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
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Opel Astra
or similar Compact
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$15.37
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
Drop-off information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
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Ford Mondeo
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$19.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD.
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Seat Arona
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
$16.15
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
Drop-off information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
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Ford Fiesta
or similar Economy
Manual
5
3
No A/C
4
$14.24
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
Drop-off information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
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Ford Fiesta
or similar Economy
Manual
4
2
No A/C
3
$14.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD.
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$17.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$19.43
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
Drop-off information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
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Peugeot 2008
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$25.35
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Hyundai Tucson
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
$27.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD.
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Ford Tourneo
or similar Luxury Van
Automatic
9
2
A/C
4
$29.13
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Citroen Berlingo
or similar Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
2
2
No A/C
4
$29.61
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$31.45
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
Drop-off information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
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Seat Tarraco
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$31.88
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Volvo XC60
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$33.83
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
Drop-off information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
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Skoda Kodiaq
or similar Standard Van
Manual
7
1
A/C
5
$34.10
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
Drop-off information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
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Free additional driver
Opel Vivaro Cargo
or similar Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
2
No A/C
4
$51.15
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Free additional driver
Renault Master
or similar Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
6
No A/C
2
$53.66
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$66.72
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
Drop-off information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
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BMW 5 Series
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$85.02
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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BMW 5 series
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$87.32
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
Drop-off information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 14:25 on 17/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 18 cities near Kilkenny
- Top 6 locations near Kilkenny
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Kilkenny and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Kilkenny
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Kilkenny in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+353
Average car rental price
$38 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h
or
19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h
or
50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$2.03 per liter or $7.68 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.96 per liter or $7.42 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.13 per liter or $8.06 per gallon
Rating
8.0 / 10
Top 18 cities near Kilkenny
- Waterfordfrom $17.25 per day46.4 km / 28.83 miles away
- Wexfordfrom $17.25 per day63.7 km / 39.58 miles away
- Naasfrom $19.89 per day74.4 km / 46.23 miles away
- Limerickfrom $16.43 per day91.7 km / 56.98 miles away
- Mullingar98.3 km / 61.08 miles away
- Athlonefrom $19.89 per day98.5 km / 61.21 miles away
- Dublinfrom $9.63 per day109 km / 67.73 miles away
- Shannonfrom $9.59 per day112.3 km / 69.78 miles away
- Corkfrom $9.59 per day122.3 km / 75.99 miles away
- Galwayfrom $19.89 per day139 km / 86.37 miles away
- Cavanfrom $20.20 per day149.4 km / 92.83 miles away
- Kerryfrom $9.59 per day161.8 km / 100.54 miles away
- Killarneyfrom $13.87 per day166.1 km / 103.21 miles away
- Traleefrom $28.11 per day170.1 km / 105.7 miles away
- Knockfrom $12.14 per day174.7 km / 108.55 miles away
- Sligofrom $20.92 per day194.4 km / 120.79 miles away
- Letterkennyfrom $19.89 per day258.6 km / 160.69 miles away
- Donegalfrom $27.15 per day276.1 km / 171.56 miles away
Top 6 locations near Kilkenny
- Dublin Airportfrom $9.71 per day109 km / 67.73 miles away
- Shannon Airportfrom $9.59 per day112.3 km / 69.78 miles away
- Cork Airportfrom $9.59 per day122.3 km / 75.99 miles away
- Kerry Airportfrom $9.59 per day161.8 km / 100.54 miles away
- Knock Airportfrom $12.14 per day174.7 km / 108.55 miles away
- Donegal Airportfrom $27.15 per day276.1 km / 171.56 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Kilkenny (Downtown)
3 rental locations
When to book in Kilkenny and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kilkenny?
Car rental prices in Kilkenny vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month September | ||
| Average price $54 | A good deal $26 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Kilkenny
$115
$57
$0
Jan
$32
in February
Feb
$101
in March
Mar
$51
in April
Apr
$82
in May
May
$54
in June
Jun
$67
in July
Jul
$99
in August
Aug
$104
in September
Sep
$54
in October
Oct
$96
in November
Nov
$50
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Kilkenny is February (when prices average $32.09 per day). This is 40% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting in September (when prices average $104.28).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Kilkenny?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Kilkenny is June, and the least popular is October.
Monthly searches in Kilkenny by pick-up date relative to the average
2.1
1
0
Jan
1.1 times in February
Feb
0.5 times in March
Mar
1.6 times in April
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
1.9 times in June
Jun
1.6 times in July
Jul
1.3 times in August
Aug
1.3 times in September
Sep
0.3 times in October
Oct
0.3 times in November
Nov
0.3 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Kilkenny?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in April, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in November, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Kilkenny
9
4
0
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
3 days in March
Mar
8 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
2 days in November
Nov
3 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $21 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Opel Vivaro Cargo | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Citroen Berlingo | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 4 | 4 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Seat Arona | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Europcar | Ford Mondeo | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Renault Master | 2 | 6 | Large car |
| Europcar | Hyundai Tucson | 4 | 3 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Kilkenny
8.0
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
September
Happiest customers drive
Opel Vivaro Cargo
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15 Oct 2023
Jennifer B.
Ford Fiesta
Irish driver are very considerate and courteous.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$38
Lowest daily price
$21
Total cars available
62
Top 3 suppliers in Kilkenny in 2025
Enterprise
1 location
9.0
Outstanding
8 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.3
$34 - $93
per day
Most popular location
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Europcar
1 location
8.2
Very Good
3 reviews
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.6
$21 - $35
per day
Most popular location
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD.
Keddy
1 location
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.5
$21 - $35
per day
Most popular location
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD.
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