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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dundalk to see all of its attractions.
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
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. The shortest domestic flight to Dundalk departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 55m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dundalk.
Car
Another option to get to Dundalk is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 74 km from Dundalk. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 177 km and will cost you around €24. From Cork, the ticket costs about €31 for a journey of 290 km.
Airlines serving Dundalk
Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk
Most booked hotels in Dundalk
Hiring a car in Dundalk
Hiring a car in Dundalk costs €25 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Dundalk.
Expect to pay €1.75 per litre in Dundalk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.98 and €27.98. The most frequently booked car type in Dundalk is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.