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.

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

Kilmarnock in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 274
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kilmarnock in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 274
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

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 DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Kilmarnock

Airlines serving Kilmarnock

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,883 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,892 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kilmarnock

Most booked hotels in Kilmarnock

Western House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 338+
Fairfield House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 331+
Travelodge Ayr
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 132+
Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 279+
Mercure Ayr Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 281+

Hiring a car in Kilmarnock

Expect to pay AED 6.43 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 AED 77.13 and AED 102.84. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kilmarnock, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.43 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 AED 77.13 and AED 102.84. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kilmarnock, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.