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. Limerick deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Limerick

If you’re looking for affordable options, House Limerick (House Limerick Howley's Quay) and Cornstore, Limerick (19 Thomas Street) are great picks.

When to visit Limerick

Limerick in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Limerick in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 158
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 175 km from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, 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 downtown Limerick. Limerick Mulgrave St. (St. Josephs Hosp) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.

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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 175 km from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, 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 downtown Limerick. Limerick Mulgrave St. (St. Josephs Hosp) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.

Airports near Limerick

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Airlines serving Limerick

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,546 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,956 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,465 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,866 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,428 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,798 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (155 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (22 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 C$ 275 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 293 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick

Most booked hotels in Limerick

Carrygerry Country House
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
Absolute Hotel Limerick
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 236+
Shannon Springs Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 248+
The Dunraven, Adare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 338+
the Savoy Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 293+
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 250+

Renting a car in Limerick

Renting a car in Limerick costs C$ 25 per day, on average, or C$ 49 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.69 per litre in Limerick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.20 and C$ 42.94.

Renting a car in Limerick costs C$ 25 per day, on average, or C$ 49 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.69 per litre in Limerick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.20 and C$ 42.94.