Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Dundalk

Dundalk in August
Estimated hotel price
$220
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundalk in August
Estimated hotel price
$220
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 55m.

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 Easirent and Budget, 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. The shortest flight to Dundalk from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 55m.

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 Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Airports near Dundalk

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NOCKnock Intl

Airlines serving Dundalk

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,566 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,079 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,600 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,085 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk

Hiring a car in Dundalk

Expect to pay $3.50 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 $41.94 and $55.92. 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 Compact car hire (Opel Astra or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.50 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 $41.94 and $55.92. 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 Compact car hire (Opel Astra or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.