Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Dundalk deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Dundalk

Dundalk in June
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundalk in June
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dundalk

Plane

Although Dundalk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 40 miles from Dundalk. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Dundalk from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Dundalk is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 46 miles from Dundalk. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dundalk using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 145 miles and will cost you around $28. From Cork, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 180 miles.

Plane

Although Dundalk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 40 miles from Dundalk. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Dundalk from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Dundalk is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 46 miles from Dundalk. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dundalk using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 145 miles and will cost you around $28. From Cork, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Dundalk

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Airlines serving Dundalk

KLM
Good (1,446 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,707 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,215 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,226 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,494 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,673 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,379 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,825 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk

Most booked hotels in Dundalk

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Rosemount B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 863 reviews)
$162+
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Ballymascanlon Hotel and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1277 reviews)
$126+
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Hotel Imperial Dundalk
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1644 reviews)
$113+
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Carrickdale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1200 reviews)
$167+
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Heritage B&B
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 358 reviews)
$114+
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Renting a car in Dundalk

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. 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 rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. 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 rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.