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 January
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundalk in January
Estimated hotel price
$97
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 Air France, Delta, United 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 9h 50m.

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 Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dundalk using Aircoach or National Express.

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 Air France, Delta, United 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 9h 50m.

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 Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dundalk using Aircoach or National Express.

Airports near Dundalk

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Airlines serving Dundalk

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,408 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,292 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,282 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk

Most booked hotels in Dundalk

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Ballymascanlon Hotel and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1212 reviews)
$127+
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Hotel Imperial Dundalk
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1611 reviews)
$134+
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Carrickdale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1197 reviews)
$177+
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Renting a car in Dundalk

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in Dundalk is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Mondeo or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in Dundalk is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Mondeo or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.