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 65 km from Dundalk. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Dundalk from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h.

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 Europcar and Dollar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

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 American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Dundalk from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h.

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 Europcar and Dollar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Airports near Dundalk

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Airlines serving Dundalk

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,683 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,020 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,149 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,069 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,460 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,597 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,356 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,163 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,426 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,639 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (378 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, 1260 reviews)
$126+
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Hotel Imperial Dundalk
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1629 reviews)
$115+
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Carrickdale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1201 reviews)
$216+
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Renting a car in Dundalk

Expect to pay $7.84 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 $94.03 and $125.37. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dundalk, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.84 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 $94.03 and $125.37. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dundalk, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.