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 June
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundalk in June
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 Dallas and takes around 8h 25m.

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 Alamo and Payless, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes 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 Dallas and takes around 8h 25m.

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 Alamo and Payless, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Dundalk.

Airports near Dundalk

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NOCKnock Intl

Airlines serving Dundalk

KLM
Good (1,487 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,892 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,850 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,382 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,298 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,912 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,544 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,894 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,488 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, 1412 reviews)
$149+
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Hotel Imperial Dundalk
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1683 reviews)
$121+
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Carrickdale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1208 reviews)
$168+
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Renting a car in Dundalk

Renting a car in Dundalk costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 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, 35% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dundalk, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Dundalk costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 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, 35% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dundalk, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.