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 KLM, American Airlines, British Airways 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

You can travel by bus to Dundalk using National Express or Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 140 miles and will cost you around $28. From Galway, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 370 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 KLM, American Airlines, British Airways 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

You can travel by bus to Dundalk using National Express or Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 140 miles and will cost you around $28. From Galway, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 370 miles.

Airports near Dundalk

Airlines serving Dundalk

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 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 $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32. 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 $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32. Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dundalk, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.