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 65 km from Dundalk. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from KLM, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Dundalk from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 8h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Dundalk is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 74 km from Dundalk. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including National Express, Bus and Busbud. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 225 km and will cost you around $28. From Galway, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 595 km.

Plane

Although Dundalk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 65 km from Dundalk. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from KLM, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Dundalk from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 8h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Dundalk is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 74 km from Dundalk. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including National Express, Bus and Busbud. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 225 km and will cost you around $28. From Galway, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 595 km.

Airports near Dundalk

Airlines serving Dundalk

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,241 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,016 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk

Most booked hotels in Dundalk

Heritage B&B
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 114 reviews)
$106+
Ballymascanlon Hotel and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1091 reviews)
$132+
Hotel Imperial Dundalk
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2008 reviews)
$127+
Carrickdale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 916 reviews)
$130+

Renting a car in Dundalk

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dundalk, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dundalk, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.