Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Letterkenny travel guide

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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Letterkenny to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Letterkenny

Letterkenny in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Letterkenny in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 184
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 40 km from Letterkenny.

Car

Another option to get to Letterkenny is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 203 km from Letterkenny. You’ll find branches of Budget 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 40 km from Letterkenny.

Car

Another option to get to Letterkenny is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 203 km from Letterkenny. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Letterkenny

NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Letterkenny

British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,409 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,603 reviews)
Loganair
Good (25 reviews)

Where to stay in Letterkenny

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Letterkenny, with prices from C$ 83 to C$ 392 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Letterkenny are about 45% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Letterkenny

Most booked hotels in Letterkenny

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Dillons Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 148+
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Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 218+
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Clanree Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Mcgettigans Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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Shandon Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 341+
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Mount Errigal Hotel, Conference & Leisure Centre
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 143+
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Renting a car in Letterkenny

Renting a car in Letterkenny costs C$ 82 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.98 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$ 35.75 and C$ 47.67.

Renting a car in Letterkenny costs C$ 82 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.98 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$ 35.75 and C$ 47.67.