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, ACES Limerick (Unit 7B Castletroy Park Retail Park) and Cornstore - Limerick (19 Thomas Street) 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 3h 50m.
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 Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Dublin.
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 €141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €149 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Limerick, with prices from €5 to €1,773 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Limerick are about 33% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick
Most booked hotels in Limerick
Hiring a car in Limerick
Hiring a car in Limerick costs €41 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Shannon.
Expect to pay €1.98 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 €23.67 and €31.56. Economy (Ford Ka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Limerick, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.