Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Limerick travel guide

Limerick Tourism | Limerick Guide

You're Going to Love Limerick

With a population of 90,054, Limerick is the largest city in Limerick, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Limerick to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Limerick

If you’re looking for affordable options, ACES Limerick (Unit 7B Castletroy Park Retail Park) and Cornstore - Limerick (19 Thomas Street) are great picks.

When to visit Limerick

Limerick in January
Estimated hotel price
$249
1 night at 3-star hotel
Limerick in January
Estimated hotel price
$249
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Limerick

Plane

When flying to Limerick, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Limerick from New Zealand departs from Queenstown and takes around 57h.

Car

Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 109 miles from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

When flying to Limerick, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Limerick from New Zealand departs from Queenstown and takes around 57h.

Car

Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 109 miles from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Limerick

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
ORKCork

Airlines serving Limerick

Lufthansa
Good (8,234 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,226 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,594 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,227 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,669 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,460 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,038 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,785 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (326 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,077 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,446 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (32 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (174 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (34 reviews)
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Where to stay in Limerick

From 5-star hotels such as the the Savoy Hotel to great affordable options like the Great National South Court Hotel, Limerick offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $280 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $301 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Limerick, with prices from $11 to $3,491 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Limerick are about 25% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick

Hiring a car in Limerick

Expect to pay $3.77 per litre in Limerick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $45.13 and $60.17. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.77 per litre in Limerick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $45.13 and $60.17. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.