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 20 km 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 175 km from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Sixt, 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 54h 55m.

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 Easirent and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Limerick

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
ORKCork

Airlines serving Limerick

Lufthansa
Good (8,031 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,416 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,766 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,105 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,985 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,381 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,589 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (304 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,640 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,350 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (33 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (176 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 $337 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $319 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Limerick, with prices from $10 to $3,327 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Limerick are about 23% 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 $3.54 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 $42.40 and $56.53. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.54 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 $42.40 and $56.53. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.