Kerry’s beauty is a hit with staycationers.KERRY has been named Ireland’s top staycation destination, in new research commissioned by Enterprise Mobility.
When asked to name their favourite county for a staycation, Kerry was named Ireland’s top staycation destination with 17% of the vote.
Galway followed in second place with 13%, Dublin on 12%, Cork on 9% and Donegal on 9% making up the top 5.
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Kerry’s appeal is particularly strong among older respondents, rising to almost a quarter (23%) among those aged 65 and over.
Dublin, meanwhile, performs most strongly among younger adults, with nearly a fifth (18%) of both 18–24-year-olds and 25–34-year-olds naming it as their favourite county for a staycation.
At a regional level, Munster was named the most popular staycation region, chosen by more than a third (37%) of respondents, ahead of Leinster at 27%, Connacht at 22% and Ulster at 14%.
The research showed over half of Irish holidaymakers (56%) are planning a domestic trip this year.
The findings show that freedom and flexibility are key priorities for Irish holidaymakers, with access to a car playing an important role in how people plan and enjoy trips at home.
Commenting on the findings of the report, Brendan Grieve, Vice President and General Manager for Enterprise Mobility, Ireland, said: “From Kerry and Galway to Dublin, Cork and Donegal, the top staycation counties all offer very different types of breaks. Whether it’s a coastal road trip, a city stay, a family visit or a few days exploring towns and villages, having access to the right vehicle gives people the freedom to shape the trip around them and enjoy a more comfortable, flexible trip.”
• Research commissioned by Enterprise Mobility / Enterprise Rent-A-Car and conducted by Coyne Research among a nationally representative sample of 1,000 adults in Ireland. Fieldwork took place in May 2026. Percentages are weighted.
