Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

Where to Eat in Limerick

If you’re looking for affordable options, ACES Limerick (Unit 7B Castletroy Park Retail Park) and Cornstore - Limerick (19 Thomas Street) are great picks.

When to visit Limerick

Limerick in November
Estimated hotel price
€136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Limerick in November
Estimated hotel price
€136
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 4h 10m.

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 Thrifty and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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.

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 4h 10m.

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 Thrifty and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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.

Airports near Limerick

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
ORKCork

Airlines serving Limerick

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,794 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,296 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,136 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,428 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,805 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,295 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,477 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (296 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,466 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,295 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (30 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (173 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (31 reviews)
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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 €159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €159 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Limerick, with prices from €5 to €1,557 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Limerick are about 30% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick

Most booked hotels in Limerick

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Absolute Hotel Limerick
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€139+
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Treacys Oakwood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€139+
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George Limerick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€125+
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Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€120+
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Castle Oaks House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€103+
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Greenhills Hotel Limerick
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€152+
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Hiring a car in Limerick

Hiring a car in Limerick costs €26 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Shannon.

Expect to pay €1.77 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 €21.23 and €28.31. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Limerick costs €26 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Shannon.

Expect to pay €1.77 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 €21.23 and €28.31. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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