Car Hire in Kilkenny
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Economy
Ford Fiesta or comparable
£28.63 per day
City Centre
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Citroen Berlingo or comparable
£29.80 per day
City Centre
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
£28.92 per day
City Centre
Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Opel Vivaro Cargo or comparable
£37.69 per day
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City Centre
Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Renault Master or comparable
£45.10 per day
City Centre
Premium
Audi A4 or comparable
£66.44 per day
City Centre
Luxury
BMW 5 Series or comparable
£84.74 per day
City Centre
Compact
Opel Astra or comparable
£34.55 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:34 on 12/05/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+353
Average car hire price
£44 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
£1.47 per litre or £5.58 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.43 per litre or £5.42 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.55 per litre or £5.86 per gallon
Top 10 cities near Kilkenny
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43.7 km / 27.2 miles
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109 km / 67.7 miles
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112.3 km / 69.8 miles
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122.3 km / 76 miles
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139 km / 86.4 miles
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161.8 km / 100.5 miles
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174.7 km / 108.6 miles
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194.4 km / 120.8 miles
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258.6 km / 160.7 miles
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276.1 km / 171.6 miles
Top 6 locations near Kilkenny
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109 km / 67.7 miles
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112.3 km / 69.8 miles
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122.3 km / 76 miles
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161.8 km / 100.5 miles
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174.7 km / 108.6 miles
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276.1 km / 171.6 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Kilkenny
The best month to hire a car in Kilkenny is November (when the average price is £20.70 per day). This is 48% less than the yearly average and 72% less than hiring in March (when the average price is £73.68).
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.
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'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
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 July, and the least popular is December.
Popularity of Car Hire in Kilkenny by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £29 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Opel Vivaro Cargo | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Renault Master | 2 | 6 | Large cars |
| Europcar | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Seat Arona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 3 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Seat Arona | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Keddy
7.9 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
£44.48
Lowest daily price
£28.63
Total cars available
55
Top 3 suppliers in Kilkenny in 2025
Enterprise
1 location
£30 - £93
Europcar
1 location
£29 - £44
Keddy
1 location
£29 - £44
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