With a population of 33,428, Dundalk is a must-see destination in Louth, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Dundalk deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Eno' Bar & Grill (5 Roden Place) and The Townhouse (5 Roden Pl Townsparks) are great picks.
Although Dundalk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 40 miles from Dundalk. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Dundalk from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 5h 55m.
Another option to get to Dundalk is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 46 miles from Dundalk. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including Bus, National Express and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 140 miles and will cost you around $21. From Shannon, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 398 miles.
Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Dundalk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23. Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dundalk, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.