Carlingford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Carlingford

With a population of 1,045, Carlingford is a must-see destination in Louth, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Carlingford to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Carlingford

Carlingford in May
Estimated hotel price
£95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carlingford in May
Estimated hotel price
£95
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carlingford

Plane

Although Carlingford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 42 miles from Carlingford. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Carlingford include American Airlines, Air Canada and British Airways. The shortest flight to Carlingford from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Carlingford is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 48 miles from Carlingford. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carlingford, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Carlingford takes 110 miles and will cost you around £30. From Galway, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Carlingford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 42 miles from Carlingford. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Carlingford include American Airlines, Air Canada and British Airways. The shortest flight to Carlingford from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Carlingford is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 48 miles from Carlingford. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carlingford, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Carlingford takes 110 miles and will cost you around £30. From Galway, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Carlingford

Airlines serving Carlingford

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Carlingford

Average rates range from around £195 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £226 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Carlingford

Most booked hotels in Carlingford

Riverside Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£106+
Mourneview B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Mc Kevitts Village Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£210+

Hiring a car in Carlingford

Expect to pay £1.50 per litre in Carlingford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.96 and £23.95.

Expect to pay £1.50 per litre in Carlingford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.96 and £23.95.