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 4 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
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 Calgary and takes around 24h 40m.
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 Easirent and CARHIRE.ie, among others, in Dublin.
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$ 226 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 243 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Limerick, with prices from C$ 9 to C$ 2,831 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Limerick are about 19% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
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$ 34 per day, on average, or C$ 136 if you want to rent it for 4 days.
Expect to pay C$ 3.10 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$ 37.10 and C$ 49.47. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Limerick, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.