Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Dundalk travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dundalk

With a population of 33,428, Dundalk is a must-see destination in Louth, Ireland. 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 Dundalk has to offer.

When to visit Dundalk

Dundalk in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundalk in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 185
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dundalk

Plane

Although Dundalk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 65 km from Dundalk. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Air Canada, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Dundalk from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 5h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Dundalk is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 74 km from Dundalk. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Dundalk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 65 km from Dundalk. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Air Canada, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Dundalk from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 5h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Dundalk is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 74 km from Dundalk. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Dundalk

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl

Airlines serving Dundalk

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,051 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,404 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,843 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,197 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,277 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,545 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dundalk

Most booked hotels in Dundalk

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Carrickdale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 214+
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Heritage Accommodation
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
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Renting a car in Dundalk

Expect to pay C$ 2.97 per litre in Dundalk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 35.56 and C$ 47.41. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dundalk, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.97 per litre in Dundalk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 35.56 and C$ 47.41. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dundalk, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.