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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dundalk has to offer.

When to visit Dundalk

Dundalk in September
Estimated hotel price
$33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundalk in September
Estimated hotel price
$33
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 Iberia, 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 25m.

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 Alamo and Fox, among others, in Dublin.

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 Iberia, 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 25m.

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 Alamo and Fox, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Dundalk

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Airlines serving Dundalk

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,292 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,116 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,231 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,706 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,695 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,475 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,025 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,874 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,632 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,435 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk

Most booked hotels in Dundalk

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Grove House
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 791 reviews)
$168+
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Ballymascanlon Hotel and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1675 reviews)
$138+
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Carrickdale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1226 reviews)
$136+
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Hotel Imperial Dundalk
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1802 reviews)
$145+
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Renting a car in Dundalk

Renting a car in Dundalk costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 61% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $8.29 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 $99.48 and $132.64.

Renting a car in Dundalk costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 61% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $8.29 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 $99.48 and $132.64.