Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 3 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
C$ 227
1 night at 3-star hotel
Limerick in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 227
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 12 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Limerick from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 41m.

Car

Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 109 miles from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

When flying to Limerick, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 12 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Limerick from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 41m.

Car

Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 109 miles from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Limerick

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Airlines serving Limerick

Lufthansa
Good (8,057 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,529 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,234 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,819 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,178 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,981 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,409 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,603 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (306 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,654 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,360 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (33 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (177 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$ 282 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 267 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Limerick, with prices from C$ 8 to C$ 2,779 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Limerick are about 12% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick

Most booked hotels in Limerick

Avarest Bunratty B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 242+
Bunratty Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 256+
Absolute Hotel Limerick
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 278+
George Limerick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 249+
Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 274+
Limerick Strand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 287+

Renting a car in Limerick

Renting a car in Limerick costs C$ 30 per day, on average, or C$ 90 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 164% cheaper than airport locations in Limerick.

Expect to pay C$ 2.98 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$ 35.75 and C$ 47.67. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Limerick, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Limerick costs C$ 30 per day, on average, or C$ 90 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 164% cheaper than airport locations in Limerick.

Expect to pay C$ 2.98 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$ 35.75 and C$ 47.67. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Limerick, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.