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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Limerick has to offer.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$272
1 night at 3-star hotel
Limerick in February
Estimated hotel price
$272
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 54h 55m.

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 CARHIRE.ie and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Limerick Childers Road Retail, Stop 607571, located 1.2 miles from the city centre of Limerick. Limerick Mulgrave St. (St. Josephs Hosp) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

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 54h 55m.

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 CARHIRE.ie and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Limerick Childers Road Retail, Stop 607571, located 1.2 miles from the city centre of Limerick. Limerick Mulgrave St. (St. Josephs Hosp) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Limerick

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
ORKCork

Airlines serving Limerick

Lufthansa
Good (7,986 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,967 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,214 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,694 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,013 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,976 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,372 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,551 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (305 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,668 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,332 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (33 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (173 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 $332 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $402 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Limerick, with prices from $10 to $3,330 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Limerick are about 21% 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 $3.74 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 $44.85 and $59.79. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.74 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 $44.85 and $59.79. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.