Killarney most expensive as hotel prices rise

Killarney is the most expensive place in Ireland to get a hotel room, as figures show hotel prices around the country continuing to rise.

According to the latest Hotels.com price index, hotel prices are up 4% to an average of €94 a night.

Dublin experienced the largest rise in room rates last year with prices up 7% year-on-year to €96 a night, just slightly above the national average.