Limerick travel guide
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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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Limerick has to offer.
Where to Eat in Limerick
If you’re looking for affordable options, House Limerick (Howley's Quay) and ACES Limerick (Unit 7B Castletroy Park Retail Park) are great picks.
When to visit Limerick
How to Get to Limerick
Plane
When flying to Limerick, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Limerick from New Zealand departs from Queenstown and takes around 65h.
Car
Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 175 km from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Limerick. The most popular bus station is Limerick Childers Road Retail, Stop 607571, located 1.9 km from the city centre of Limerick. Limerick Mulgrave St. (St. Josephs Hosp) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Limerick
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 $324 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $314 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick
Hiring a car in Limerick
Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.50 and $51.33. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
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