Hotels in Kerry, Ireland

Kerry is a county on Ireland's southwest coast with a mild, rainy climate-temperatures range from 40°F (4°C) in winter to 65°F (18°C) in summer. Famous for the Ring of Kerry, a 179-km scenic drive past rugged Atlantic cliffs and ancient stone forts like Staigue, you can hike the Gap of Dunloe in spring when wildflowers bloom, or explore Killarney National Park's lakes and Muckross House during the drier summer months. While winter brings cheaper stays and misty vistas of the Skellig Islands, the best time for a budget trip is shoulder season (April or September), when you can spot puffins on Skellig Michael without peak crowds.