Cheap 4-Day Ireland Road Trip from Killarney to Kilkenny

Your exciting road trip through Ireland starts when you reach the incredible city of Killarney, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Killarney and begin your adventure in Ireland.

Killarney is a popular cheap holiday destination in Ireland with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Killarney and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Killarney National Park will make your cheap holiday in Ireland truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 10,587 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Killarney. An excellent example is the popular Cronins Restaurant. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 950 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Ireland is Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 766 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Bricín Restaurant and Boxty House. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 626 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

John M. Reidy is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,292 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Killarney we recommend is Murphys Bar, Restaurant & Townhouse Killarney, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,665 customers.

The Laurels Pub & Restaurant is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,544 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Ireland!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Ireland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Killarney and end your day in the city of Kilkenny, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Killarney is the amazing Ross Castle. This travel destination is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,141 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Muckross House. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,388 travelers, a visit to this well-known house and sightseeing spot in Killarney is likely to make your vacation in Ireland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Killarney is the outstanding Torc Mountain. This mountain has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,640 visitors.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Ireland. To have the best affordable travel experience in Ireland, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Ireland unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Ireland.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Kilkenny. Kilkenny is another cheap travel destination in Ireland where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Ireland can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Kilkenny that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Kilkenny is Petronella Restaurant. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 640 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Kilkenny, Butcher Restaurant is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 563 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Kilkenny enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,409 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Kilkenny’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Ireland. For example, you can visit Tynans Bridge House Bar. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 509 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Kytelers Inn. This popular bar in Kilkenny has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,411 bar-goers.

You can also go to Paris Texas Bar and Restaurant as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Paris Texas Bar and Restaurant is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 2,225 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Ireland!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Ireland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Kilkenny and end your day in the city of Killarney, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Kilkenny is the amazing Kilkenny Castle. This travel destination is a schloss country house museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,458 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Kilkenny Castle. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,743 travelers, a visit to this well-known schloss country house museum and sightseeing spot in Kilkenny is likely to make your vacation in Ireland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Kilkenny is the outstanding St Canice's Cathedral. This church has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,044 visitors.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Ireland. To have the best affordable travel experience in Ireland, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Ireland unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Ireland.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Killarney. Killarney is another cheap travel destination in Ireland where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Ireland can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Killarney that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Killarney is Khao Asian Street Food. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,191 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Killarney, Porterhouse Restaurant is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,244 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Killarney Brewing Company. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Killarney enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,059 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Killarney’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Ireland. For example, you can visit Paddy Sheehan The Grand Bar & Niteclub. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 897 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is O'Connors Traditional Pub. This popular bar in Killarney has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 760 bar-goers.

You can also go to Hannigans Bar, Restaurant & Rooftop Balcony as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Hannigans Bar, Restaurant & Rooftop Balcony is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 608 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Ireland!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Ireland as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Killarney.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Ireland.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Killarney is the remarkable Muckross Abbey. This abbey and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,866 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Killarney, consider a top-rated restaurant like Salvadors & Robertinos Killarney. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 980 customers.

Rob's Ranch House Killarney is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 881 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Café Du Parc. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 533 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Ireland and your fun memories in Killarney.

You’ll then say farewell to Killarney and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Ireland!