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

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, ACES Limerick (Unit 7B Castletroy Park Retail Park) and Cornstore - Limerick (19 Thomas Street) are great picks.

When to visit Limerick

Limerick in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 202
1 night at 3-star hotel
Limerick in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 202
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 9h 15m.

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 Easirent and CARHIRE.ie, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Limerick Childers Road Retail, Stop 607571, located 1.2 miles from downtown Limerick. Limerick Mulgrave St. (St. Josephs Hosp) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

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 9h 15m.

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 Easirent and CARHIRE.ie, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Limerick Childers Road Retail, Stop 607571, located 1.2 miles from downtown Limerick. Limerick Mulgrave St. (St. Josephs Hosp) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Limerick

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
ORKCork

Airlines serving Limerick

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,885 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,845 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,374 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,910 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,562 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,539 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,886 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,914 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,314 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,496 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,549 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,310 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (173 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (32 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$ 238 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 269 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Limerick, with prices from C$ 8 to C$ 2,670 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Limerick are about 18% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick

Most booked hotels in Limerick

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Bunratty Haven Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 215+
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Bunratty Castle Mews B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 208+
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Absolute Hotel Limerick
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 230+
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the Savoy Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 269+
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Treacys Oakwood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 214+
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George Limerick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 200+
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Renting a car in Limerick

Renting a car in Limerick costs C$ 43 per day, on average, or C$ 87 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.96 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$ 35.51 and C$ 47.35.

Renting a car in Limerick costs C$ 43 per day, on average, or C$ 87 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.96 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$ 35.51 and C$ 47.35.

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