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. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dundalk has to offer.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundalk in February
Estimated hotel price
$184
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. The shortest flight to Dundalk from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 28h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Dundalk is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 74 km from Dundalk. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 185 km and will cost you around $23. From Cork, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

Although Dundalk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 65 km from Dundalk. The shortest flight to Dundalk from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 28h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Dundalk is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 74 km from Dundalk. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 185 km and will cost you around $23. From Cork, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Dundalk

Airlines serving Dundalk

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk

Most booked hotels in Dundalk

Heritage B&B
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$160+
Ballymascanlon Hotel and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$209+
Carrickdale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$190+

Hiring a car in Dundalk

Expect to pay $3.00 per litre in Dundalk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.00 and $48.00.

Expect to pay $3.00 per litre in Dundalk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.00 and $48.00.