Limerick travel guide
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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
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 11h.
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 Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
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.
Airlines serving Limerick
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$ 258 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 264 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick
Most booked hotels in Limerick
Renting a car in Limerick
Renting a car in Limerick costs C$ 28 per day, on average, or C$ 55 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 81% cheaper than airport locations in Limerick.
Expect to pay C$ 2.67 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$ 31.95 and C$ 42.60.