Introduction
Where to eat
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.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundalk in January
Estimated hotel price
$198
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 Christchurch 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 Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including Bus, National Express and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 225 km and will cost you around $39. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 869 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 Christchurch 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 Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including Bus, National Express and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 225 km and will cost you around $39. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 869 km.

Airports near Dundalk

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Airlines serving Dundalk

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk

Hiring a car in Dundalk

Expect to pay $3.35 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 $40.18 and $53.57. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dundalk, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.35 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 $40.18 and $53.57. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dundalk, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

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