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 American Airlines, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Dundalk from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 30m.

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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including Aircoach, National Express and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 145 miles and will cost you around $23. From Cork, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 180 miles.

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, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Dundalk from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 30m.

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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including Aircoach, National Express and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 145 miles and will cost you around $23. From Cork, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Dundalk

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Airlines serving Dundalk

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,003 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,410 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,241 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 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, 1206 reviews)
$130+
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Hotel Imperial Dundalk
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1606 reviews)
$135+
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Carrickdale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1194 reviews)
$177+
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Renting a car in Dundalk

Expect to pay $7.61 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 $91.30 and $121.74. 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 $7.61 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 $91.30 and $121.74. 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.