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Ford Fiesta
or similar Economy
Manual
5
No A/C
3
£17.88
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Downtown
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Opel Astra
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
£19.72
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Citroen Berlingo
or similar Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
2
No A/C
4
£24.34
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
Downtown
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SEAT Arona
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
£20.73
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Downtown
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Ford Fiesta
or similar Economy
Manual
4
No A/C
3
£20.32
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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
A/C
5
£21.86
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Downtown
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£22.33
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Kilkenny Vehicle Centre, Callan Rd.
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Downtown
Kilkenny Vehicle Centre, Callan Rd.
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Peugeot 2008
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£22.49
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Downtown
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Ford Mondeo
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
4
£24.54
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Kilkenny Vehicle Centre, Callan Rd.
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Downtown
Kilkenny Vehicle Centre, Callan Rd.
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Hyundai Tucson
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
£24.67
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Kilkenny Vehicle Centre, Callan Rd.
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Downtown
Kilkenny Vehicle Centre, Callan Rd.
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Opel Vivaro Cargo
or similar Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
No A/C
4
£27.65
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Downtown
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SEAT Tarraco
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£33.38
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Downtown
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£33.84
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
Drop-off information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
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Renault Master
or similar Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
No A/C
2
£34.27
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Downtown
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Volvo XC60
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£37.01
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Downtown
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Skoda Kodiaq
or similar Intermediate Van
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£38.22
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Downtown
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BMW X5
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£43.06
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Volvo XC90
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£43.65
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
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Downtown
Kilkenny Car Complex, Dublin Road
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Audi A4
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£49.59
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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BMW 5 Series
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£59.61
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
Downtown
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Ford Tourneo Custom
or similar Luxury Van
Automatic
9
A/C
4
£136.13
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:26 on 26/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 10 cities near Kilkenny
- Top 6 locations near Kilkenny
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Kilkenny and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 24 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Kilkenny in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+353
Average car hire price
£23 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
30–50 km/h
or
19–31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80–120 km/h
or
50–75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.47 per litre or £5.56 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.54 per litre or £5.83 per gallon
Score
8.0 / 10
Top 10 cities near Kilkenny
- Clonmelstarting at £20.32 per day43.7 km / 27.15 miles
- Dublinstarting at £7.23 per day103.3 km / 64.19 miles
- Shannonstarting at £6.98 per day112.3 km / 69.78 miles
- Corkstarting at £6.98 per day117 km / 72.7 miles
- Galwaystarting at £18.18 per day139 km / 86.37 miles
- Kerrystarting at £8.48 per day161.8 km / 100.54 miles
- Knockstarting at £13.95 per day174.7 km / 108.55 miles
- Sligostarting at £18.18 per day194.4 km / 120.79 miles
- Letterkennystarting at £18.18 per day258.6 km / 160.69 miles
- Donegalstarting at £71.84 per day276.1 km / 171.56 miles
Top 6 locations near Kilkenny
- Dublin Airportstarting at £7.59 per day109 km / 67.73 miles
- Shannon Airportstarting at £6.98 per day112.3 km / 69.78 miles
- Cork Airportstarting at £6.98 per day122.3 km / 75.99 miles
- Kerry Airportstarting at £8.48 per day161.8 km / 100.54 miles
- Knock Airportstarting at £13.95 per day174.7 km / 108.55 miles
- Donegal Airportstarting at £71.84 per day276.1 km / 171.56 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Kilkenny (Downtown)
3 rental locations
When to book in Kilkenny and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Kilkenny the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Kilkenny fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthApril | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price £32 | A good deal £23 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Kilkenny
£65
£32
£0
£31
in January
Jan
Feb
£35
in March
Mar
£29
in April
Apr
May
£48
in June
Jun
£59
in July
Jul
£48
in August
Aug
£39
in September
Sep
£35
in October
Oct
£44
in November
Nov
£33
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Kilkenny is April (when the average price is £28.79 per day). This is 9% less than the yearly average and 51% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £58.74).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Kilkenny?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Kilkenny is October, and the least popular is March.
Popularity of Car Hire in Kilkenny by Monthly Searches
2.9
1.4
0
0.9 times in January
Jan
Feb
0.3 times in March
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
2.1 times in July
Jul
0.9 times in August
Aug
0.3 times in September
Sep
2.6 times in October
Oct
1.2 times in November
Nov
0.6 times in December
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Kilkenny?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in September, the average hirer keeps their car for 8 days, and in March, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Kilkenny
9
4
0
5 days in January
Jan
Feb
2 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
May
3 days in June
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
8 days in September
Sep
8 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £18 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 4 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | SEAT Arona | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Citroen Berlingo | 4 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 4 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Renault Master | 2 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 5 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 4 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 24 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during April, starting at £29 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at £59. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Kilkenny is October, while the least popular month is March.
Kilkenny hosts: Enterprise, Keddy, Europcar. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Europcar (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
£23
Lowest daily price
£18
Total cars available
8
Top 3 suppliers in Kilkenny in 2026
Enterprise
1 location
8.8
Very Good
9 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
9.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
£16–£139
per day
Most popular location
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Keddy
1 location
8.0
Good
Value for money
6.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.6
£8–£22
per day
Most popular location
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD.
Europcar
1 location
7.9
Average
3 ratings
Value for money
6.8
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.2
£18–£27
per day
Most popular location
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD.
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