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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Limerick in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 192
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 13h 05m.

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 Sixt and Easirent, 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 13h 05m.

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 Sixt and Easirent, 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,365 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,154 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,159 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,912 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,277 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (281 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,095 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,026 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (166 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (25 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$ 274 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 299 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick

Most booked hotels in Limerick

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Absolute Hotel Limerick
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 230+
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Limerick Strand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 210+
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Treacys Oakwood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 216+
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The Dunraven, Adare
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 289+
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George Limerick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
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Radisson Blu Hotel And Spa, Limerick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
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Renting a car in Limerick

Renting a car in Limerick costs C$ 14 per day, on average, or C$ 27 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.76 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$ 33.02 and C$ 44.02.

Renting a car in Limerick costs C$ 14 per day, on average, or C$ 27 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.76 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$ 33.02 and C$ 44.02.

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