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Kerry

Ireland
Ring of Kerry, mountains and Atlantic drama
From UK
1h 30min
Airport โ†’ City
15 km / 20 min
Day Budget
GBP 70-110
1h 30min
Flight Time
From London
15 km
Airport Distance
~20 min to Killarney
EUR
Currency
Euro
18 C
Summer
Mild and green
GBP 70-110
Day Budget
Mid-range traveller
May-Sep
Best Time
Best for scenic drives
Type G
Power Plugs
230V ยท Same as UK (3-pin)

What to see & do

Killarney National Park
Lakes, mountains and deer
Ring of Kerry
Epic 179 km coastal loop
Skellig Ring
Wild peninsula views
Dingle Peninsula
Colourful town and Slea Head
Muckross House
Victorian mansion and gardens

From airport to city

KIR
Kerry Airport
Gateway to the city
Kerry Airport sits between Killarney and Tralee with taxi and car hire links to the region.
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Taxi
Approx. EUR 25-30 to Killarney
20 min
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Bus
Local services to Killarney and Tralee
30 min
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Car hire
Essential for the Ring of Kerry
5 min

Where to eat

The Yew Tree
Fine Dining
Michelin

Refined Irish cooking in a cosy Killorglin dining room.

Quinlan's Seafood Bar
Seafood
Local

Fresh Kerry crab, mussels and fish in Killarney and Dingle.

The Lobster Bar
Pub
Killarney

Traditional pub with hearty Irish food on Killarney's main street.

Dingle Food Festival
Market
Seasonal

If visiting in October, enjoy one of Ireland's best food festivals.

The Goat Street Cafe
Cafe
Dingle

Excellent coffee and lunch in colourful Dingle town.

Murphy's Ice Cream
Sweet
Dingle

Artisan ice cream with flavours like Irish whiskey and sea salt.

Experiences

Ring of Kerry
Scenic Drive
Car hire
Full day

Drive the legendary 179 km loop through mountains, coast and villages.

Killarney National Park
Nature
Free
Half day

Boat on the lakes, spot red deer and walk through ancient woodland.

Muckross House
Historic
GBP 10
2 hrs

Victorian mansion and gardens at the heart of the national park.

Dingle Peninsula
Day Trip
Car hire
Full day

Drive Slea Head for Atlantic views, Fungie the dolphin and colourful Dingle.

Skellig Ring
Scenic
Free
Half day

A quieter alternative to the Ring of Kerry with dramatic coastal views.

Gap of Dunloe
Nature
GBP 15
Half day

Walk or take a jaunting car through a stunning mountain pass.

Accommodation

Premium GBP 250+/night
The Europe Hotel

Luxury resort on the shores of Lough Lein with mountain views.

Lakefront
Spa
Golf
Mid-Range GBP 120-180/night
The Ross Hotel

Boutique hotel on the edge of Killarney National Park.

Central
Stylish
Killarney
Budget GBP 55-90/night
Neptunes Townhouse

Comfortable guesthouse rooms in the heart of Killarney town.

Central
Character
Killarney

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