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. Dundalk deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Eno' Bar & Grill (5 Roden Place) and The Townhouse (5 Roden Pl Townsparks) are great picks.
Although Dundalk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 65 km from Dundalk. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, British Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Dundalk from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 05m.
Another option to get to Dundalk is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 74 km from Dundalk. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 177 km and will cost you around $38. From Galway, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 225 km.
Expect to pay $7.23 per gallon in Dundalk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.76 and $115.68. Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dundalk, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.