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$ 196
1 night at 3-star hotel
Limerick in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 196
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 20 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Limerick from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 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 keddy by Europcar, 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.

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 13h 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 keddy by Europcar, 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.

Airports near Limerick

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
ORKCork

Airlines serving Limerick

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,518 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,994 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,349 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,183 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,352 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (284 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,139 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,032 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (167 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (29 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$ 270 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 279 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$ 237+
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Limerick Strand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 249+
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George Limerick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 210+
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Treacys Oakwood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+
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The Dunraven, Adare
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 266+
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Radisson Blu Hotel And Spa, Limerick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 172+
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Renting a car in Limerick

Renting a car in Limerick costs C$ 13 per day, on average, or C$ 26 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Limerick.

Expect to pay C$ 2.79 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$ 33.44 and C$ 44.58.

Renting a car in Limerick costs C$ 13 per day, on average, or C$ 26 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Limerick.

Expect to pay C$ 2.79 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$ 33.44 and C$ 44.58.

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