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 February
Estimated hotel price
$207
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundalk in February
Estimated hotel price
$207
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 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 Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including Bus, National Express and Busbud. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 177 km and will cost you around $27. From Londonderry, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 394 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 26h 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 Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including Bus, National Express and Busbud. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 177 km and will cost you around $27. From Londonderry, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 394 km.

Airports near Dundalk

Airlines serving Dundalk

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
LOT
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Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk

Hiring a car in Dundalk

Expect to pay $3.27 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 $39.23 and $52.30. 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 Mini car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.27 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 $39.23 and $52.30. 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 Mini car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.