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 65 km 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 Boston and takes around 6h.

Car

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 Easirent and Dollar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including Bus, Aircoach and National Express. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 233 km and will cost you around $14. From Cork, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

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 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 Boston and takes around 6h.

Car

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 Easirent and Dollar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including Bus, Aircoach and National Express. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 233 km and will cost you around $14. From Cork, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Dundalk

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Airlines serving Dundalk

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,800 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,900 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,138 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,435 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,813 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,170 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,062 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk

Most booked hotels in Dundalk

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Glen Gat House
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 391 reviews)
$143+
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Ballymascanlon Hotel and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1284 reviews)
$146+
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Hotel Imperial Dundalk
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1648 reviews)
$132+
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Carrickdale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1201 reviews)
$166+
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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. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dundalk, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dundalk, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.