Dundalk travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dundalk

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.

Where to Eat in Dundalk

If you’re looking for affordable options, Eno' Bar & Grill (5 Roden Place) and The Townhouse (5 Roden Pl Townsparks) are great picks.

When to visit Dundalk

Dundalk in November
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundalk in November
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dundalk

Plane

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Dundalk

Airlines serving Dundalk

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,845 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,869 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,249 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk

Most booked hotels in Dundalk

Heritage B&B
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 143 reviews)
$106+
Ballymascanlon House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1319 reviews)
$126+
Hotel Imperial Dundalk
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2061 reviews)
$133+
Carrickdale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 865 reviews)
$130+

Renting a car in Dundalk

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.

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.