Limerick travel guide
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You're Going to Love Limerick
With a population of 90 054, Limerick is the largest city in Limerick, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Limerick to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Limerick
Where to Eat in Limerick
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Empty Glass (The Pier Hotel Sarsfield Street) and The Locke Bar (3 George's Quay) are great picks.
When to visit Limerick
How to Get to Limerick
Plane
When flying to Limerick, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Limerick departs from Dublin and takes around 5h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 175 km from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Limerick, including Eireagle, Expressway and Bus. From Dublin, the bus ride to Limerick takes 241 km and will cost you around €37. From Belfast, the ticket costs about €55 for a journey of 835 km. The most popular bus station is Limerick Childers Road Retail, Stop 607571, located 1.9 km from the city centre of Limerick. Limerick Mulgrave St. (St. Josephs Hosp) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Limerick
Where to stay in Limerick
From 5-star hotels such as the the Savoy Hotel to great affordable options like the Great National South Court Hotel, Limerick offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €210 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €185 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick
Most booked hotels in Limerick
Hiring a car in Limerick
Hiring a car in Limerick costs €30 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Limerick.
Expect to pay €1.79 per litre in Limerick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.47 and €28.62. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Compact (Ford Puma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.