The average price of a 7-day trip to Kilkenny is $1,316 for a solo traveler, $2,364 for a couple, and $4,431 for a family of 4. Kilkenny hotels range from $49 to $223 per night with an average of $78, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Dublin Airport (DUB) are between $617 and $960 per person for economy flights and $1,936 to $3,012 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $68 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Kilkenny, IE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DUB and stay in a Kilkenny hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- September 17th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kilkenny is usually late January and early February.
Average Kilkenny Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kilkenny for a week is $1,023-$1,908($146-$273 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $68 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $345 to $778 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kilkenny for a week is $2,164-$3,526($309-$504 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $136 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,556 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kilkenny for a week is $3,192-$5,934($456-$848 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $272 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $3,112 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $148 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $134 to $153 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kilkenny
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kilkenny? The cheapest trip to Kilkenny is about $103 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $41.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Kilkenny for a week is $724-$1,937($103-$277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $345 to $778 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kilkenny for a week is $1,202-$2,974($172-$425 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,556 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kilkenny for a week is $2,404-$5,588($343-$798 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $3,112 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Kilkenny cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kilkenny Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kilkenny.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kilkenny for a week is $1,774-$10,315($253-$1,474 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $122 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $773 to $1,805 for first class
Lodging: $91 to $223 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,276 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kilkenny for a week is $3,002-$12,974($429-$1,853 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $244 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,546 to $3,610 for first class
Lodging: $91 to $223 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,276 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kilkenny for a week is $6,004-$22,120($858-$3,160 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,092 to $7,220 for first class
Lodging: $182 to $446 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $812 to $1,914 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kilkenny Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kilkenny is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kilkenny due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Kilkenny Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Kilkenny hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Kilkenny.
Flight Costs to Kilkenny
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $960 average in mid December to a low of $617 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $802. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kilkenny our data includes 471 originating airports, and 177 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kilkenny from an airport like Martha’s Vineyard (MVY) in Martha’s Vineyard, MA (the United States) for an average $2,947 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Doncaster Sheffield (DSA) in Finningley (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $72.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kilkenny, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $343, so you can easily save about 56% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Kilkenny can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $556 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.