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Ford Fiesta
or similar Economy
Manual
4
2
No A/C
3
32,21 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD
Drop-off information
City Centre
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD.
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
35,41 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD
Drop-off information
City Centre
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD.
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Opel Vivaro Cargo
or similar Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
2
No A/C
4
31,12 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Hyundai Tucson
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
46,97 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD
Drop-off information
City Centre
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD.
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Citroen Berlingo
or similar Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
2
2
No A/C
4
34,97 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Renault Master
or similar Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
6
No A/C
2
39,37 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Ford Mondeo
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
46,52 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD
Drop-off information
City Centre
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD.
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Ford Fiesta
or similar Economy
Manual
5
1
No A/C
3
57,12 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
City Centre
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Volkswagen Up
or similar Mini
Manual
4
1
No A/C
3
57,12 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Opel Astra
or similar Compact
Manual
5
4
A/C
4
62,83 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Seat Arona
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
65,97 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Opel Insignia
or similar Standard
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
83,54 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
84,39 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Peugeot 2008
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
89,31 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
99,48 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Audi A4
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
104,72 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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BMW 5 Series
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
125,66 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Drop-off information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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Skoda Kodiaq
or similar Standard Van
Manual
7
1
A/C
5
150,41 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
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City Centre
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:21 on 18.08.25. 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
- Car hire prices in Kilkenny
- 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
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Kilkenny in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+353
Average car hire price
74 EUR per day
Average car hire length
4 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
1,75 EUR per litre or 6,62 EUR per gallon
Lowest petrol price
1,69 EUR per litre or 6,40 EUR per gallon
Highest petrol price
1,84 EUR per litre or 6,97 EUR per gallon
Score
8 / 10
Top 10 cities near Kilkenny
- Clonmelstarting at 39,16 EUR per day43,7 km / 27,15 miles
- Dublinstarting at 19,45 EUR per day109 km / 67,73 miles
- Shannonstarting at 52,02 EUR per day112,3 km / 69,78 miles
- Corkstarting at 38,12 EUR per day122,3 km / 75,99 miles
- Galwaystarting at 41,00 EUR per day139 km / 86,37 miles
- Kerrystarting at 33,32 EUR per day161,8 km / 100,54 miles
- Knockstarting at 105,28 EUR per day174,7 km / 108,55 miles
- Sligostarting at 43,56 EUR per day194,4 km / 120,79 miles
- Letterkennystarting at 39,60 EUR per day258,6 km / 160,69 miles
- Donegalstarting at 75,40 EUR per day276,1 km / 171,56 miles
Top 6 locations near Kilkenny
- Dublin Airportstarting at 19,45 EUR per day109 km / 67,73 miles
- Shannon Airportstarting at 52,02 EUR per day112,3 km / 69,78 miles
- Cork Airportstarting at 38,12 EUR per day122,3 km / 75,99 miles
- Kerry Airportstarting at 33,32 EUR per day161,8 km / 100,54 miles
- Knock Airportstarting at 105,28 EUR per day174,7 km / 108,55 miles
- Donegal Airportstarting at 75,40 EUR 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 monthNovember | Most expensive month March | ||
| Average price 57 EUR | A good deal 44 EUR | Cheapest supplier Enterprise | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Kilkenny
96 EUR
48 EUR
0 EUR
Jan
28 EUR
in February
Feb
87 EUR
in March
Mar
44 EUR
in April
Apr
71 EUR
in May
May
46 EUR
in June
Jun
58 EUR
in July
Jul
62 EUR
in August
Aug
61 EUR
in September
Sep
Oct
24 EUR
in November
Nov
43 EUR
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Kilkenny is November (when the average price is 24,47 EUR per day). This is 57% less than the yearly average and 72% less than hiring in March (when the average price is 87,09 EUR).
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 August, and the least popular is December.
Popularity of Car Hire in Kilkenny by Monthly Searches
2,1
1
0
Jan
0,9 times in February
Feb
0,4 times in March
Mar
1,3 times in April
Apr
0,6 times in May
May
1,5 times in June
Jun
0,9 times in July
Jul
1,9 times in August
Aug
1,3 times in September
Sep
Oct
1,1 times in November
Nov
0,2 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 April, the average hirer keeps their car for 8 days, and in September, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of hire 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
8 days in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
2 days in September
Sep
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
3 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 41 EUR per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Opel Vivaro Cargo | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 4 | 1 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 4 | 4 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Renault Master | 2 | 6 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 3 | 1 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Seat Arona | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Europcar | Ford Mondeo | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
74 EUR
Lowest daily price
41 EUR
Total cars available
43
Top 3 suppliers in Kilkenny in 2025
Enterprise
1 location
8.9
Very good
7 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
41 EUR - 199 EUR
per day
Most popular location
KILKENNY CAR COMPLEX, DUBLIN ROAD
Europcar
1 location
8.2
Very good
2 reviews
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.6
45 EUR - 66 EUR
per day
Most popular location
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD.
Keddy
1 location
8.1
Very good
Value for money
7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
45 EUR - 66 EUR
per day
Most popular location
KILKENNY VEHICLE CENTRE, CALLAN RD.
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