Letterkenny travel guide

Letterkenny Tourism | Letterkenny Guide

You're Going to Love Letterkenny

With a population of 16,901, Letterkenny is the largest city in Donegal, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Letterkenny has to offer.

Where to Eat in Letterkenny

If you’re looking for affordable options, Warehouse Bar & Kitchen (100 Lower main Street) and Sister Saras Gastro Pub (Port Road) are great picks.

When to visit Letterkenny

Letterkenny in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Letterkenny in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 161
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Letterkenny

Plane

Although Letterkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), which is located 25 miles from Letterkenny.

Car

Another option to get to Letterkenny is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 126 miles from Letterkenny. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Letterkenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), which is located 25 miles from Letterkenny.

Car

Another option to get to Letterkenny is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 126 miles from Letterkenny. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Letterkenny

Airlines serving Letterkenny

British Airways
Good (4,433 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,485 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,455 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Letterkenny

Most booked hotels in Letterkenny

Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 187+
Station House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
Dillons Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
Clanree Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
Shandon Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 221+
Mount Errigal Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 159+

Renting a car in Letterkenny

Expect to pay C$ 2.58 per litre in Letterkenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.88 and C$ 41.17. The most frequently booked car type in Letterkenny is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Ford Ka or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.58 per litre in Letterkenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.88 and C$ 41.17. The most frequently booked car type in Letterkenny is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Ford Ka or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.