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.

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 October
Estimated hotel price
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundalk in October
Estimated hotel price
$205
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 31h 50m.

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 Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 177 km and will cost you around $44. From Cork, the ticket costs about $56 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 50m.

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 Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 177 km and will cost you around $44. From Cork, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Dundalk

Airlines serving Dundalk

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk

Hiring a car in Dundalk

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.59 and $51.45. 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 (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.59 and $51.45. 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 (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.