Introduction
Where to eat
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.

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

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 American Airlines, Air France, JetBlue 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 20m.

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 Payless and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including National Express, Aircoach and Bus.

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 American Airlines, Air France, JetBlue 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 20m.

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 Payless and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including National Express, Aircoach and Bus.

Airports near Dundalk

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Airlines serving Dundalk

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,514 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,981 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,346 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,155 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 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, 1202 reviews)
$128+
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Hotel Imperial Dundalk
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1602 reviews)
$139+
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Carrickdale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1193 reviews)
$173+
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Renting a car in Dundalk

Expect to pay $7.53 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 $90.40 and $120.53. The most frequently booked car type in Dundalk is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Opel Vivaro or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.53 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 $90.40 and $120.53. The most frequently booked car type in Dundalk is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Opel Vivaro or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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