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 November
Estimated hotel price
$47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundalk in November
Estimated hotel price
$47
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 40 miles from Dundalk. The shortest flight to Dundalk from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 35h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Dundalk is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 46 miles from Dundalk. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including Bus, Aircoach and National Express. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 140 miles and will cost you around $66. From Cork, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 358 miles.

Plane

Although Dundalk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 40 miles from Dundalk. The shortest flight to Dundalk from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 35h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Dundalk is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 46 miles from Dundalk. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including Bus, Aircoach and National Express. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 140 miles and will cost you around $66. From Cork, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 358 miles.

Airports near Dundalk

Airlines serving Dundalk

Lufthansa
Good (7,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,329 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,771 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,581 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,917 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,769 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,676 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,437 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,667 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,200 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,554 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,335 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,143 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,065 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,269 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,887 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,839 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,194 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk

Hiring a car in Dundalk

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dundalk, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dundalk, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

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