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 December
Estimated hotel price
$222
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundalk in December
Estimated hotel price
$222
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 30h 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 CARHIRE.ie and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dundalk using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 233 km and will cost you around $45. From Cork, the ticket costs about $72 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 30h 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 CARHIRE.ie and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dundalk using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 233 km and will cost you around $45. From Cork, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Dundalk

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Airlines serving Dundalk

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk

Hiring a car in Dundalk

Expect to pay $3.74 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 $44.85 and $59.79. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dundalk, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.74 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 $44.85 and $59.79. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dundalk, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.