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 December
Estimated hotel price
$277
1 night at 3-star hotel
Limerick in December
Estimated hotel price
$277
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 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Limerick from New Zealand departs from Queenstown and takes around 59h 25m.

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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

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 59h 25m.

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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Limerick

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
ORKCork

Airlines serving Limerick

Lufthansa
Good (8,157 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,547 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,132 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,018 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,041 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,387 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,026 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,444 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,681 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (312 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,845 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,415 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (33 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (174 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 $286 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $311 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Limerick, with prices from $10 to $3,429 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Limerick are about 15% 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 $3.42 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 $41.00 and $54.67. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.42 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 $41.00 and $54.67. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.