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.
Where to Eat in Dundalk
If you’re looking for affordable options, Eno' Bar & Grill (5 Roden Place) and The Townhouse (5 Roden Pl Townsparks) are great picks.
When to visit Dundalk
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 JetBlue, British Airways, Aer Lingus 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.
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 Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 110 miles and will cost you around $39. From Galway, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Dundalk
Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk
Most booked hotels in Dundalk
Renting a car in Dundalk
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.