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
€131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Limerick in November
Estimated hotel price
€131
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 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Limerick departs from Dublin and takes around 3h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 109 miles from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and FLIZZR, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

When flying to Limerick, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Limerick departs from Dublin and takes around 3h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 109 miles from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and FLIZZR, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Limerick

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
ORKCork

Airlines serving Limerick

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,156 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,506 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,102 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,461 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,463 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,034 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,693 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (318 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,902 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,430 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (177 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (33 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 €149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €157 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Limerick, with prices from €5 to €1,719 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Limerick are about 15% 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)
€154+
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Shannon Springs Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€148+
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Dunraven Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€176+
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The George Limerick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€141+
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Limerick Strand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€151+
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Treacys Oakwood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€122+
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Hiring a car in Limerick

Hiring a car in Limerick costs €31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 103% cheaper than airport locations in Limerick.

Expect to pay €1.70 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 €20.35 and €27.14. Economy (Ford Ka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Limerick, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Limerick costs €31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 103% cheaper than airport locations in Limerick.

Expect to pay €1.70 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 €20.35 and €27.14. Economy (Ford Ka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Limerick, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

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