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 August
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundalk in August
Estimated hotel price
$127
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 25m.

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

Aircoach operates bus routes 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 25m.

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

Aircoach operates bus routes to Dundalk.

Airports near Dundalk

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Airlines serving Dundalk

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,345 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,226 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,505 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, 1413 reviews)
$132+
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Hotel Imperial Dundalk
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1683 reviews)
$123+
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Carrickdale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1208 reviews)
$166+
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Renting a car in Dundalk

Renting a car in Dundalk costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $8.52 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 $102.21 and $136.27. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dundalk, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Dundalk costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $8.52 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 $102.21 and $136.27. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dundalk, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.