Kilmarnock travel guide
Kilmarnock Tourism | Kilmarnock Guide
You're Going to Love Kilmarnock
With a population of 42.904, Kilmarnock is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kilmarnock to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Kilmarnock
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fenwick Hotel (Ayr Road) and Blues – at the park (Rugby Park) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Rowallan Castle Glasshouse Restaurant (Rowallan Castle) and Kings Arms (89 Main Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kilmarnock.
When to visit Kilmarnock
How to Get to Kilmarnock
Plane
When flying to Kilmarnock, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Prestwick (PIK), which is located 13 km from the city centre.
Train
Located 4 km from the city centre, Kilmarnock Kilmaurs, Strathclyde is the busiest station in Kilmarnock. Another popular train station is Kilmarnock, located 0.2 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Kilmarnock is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 278 km from Kilmarnock. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Airlines serving Kilmarnock
Where to stay in Kilmarnock
Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £247 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kilmarnock
Most booked hotels in Kilmarnock
Hiring a car in Kilmarnock
Hiring a car in Kilmarnock costs £38 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Kilmarnock.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Kilmarnock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Kilmarnock is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.