With a population of 33,428, Dundalk 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 Dundalk to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Eno' Bar & Grill (5 Roden Place) and The Townhouse (5 Roden Pl Townsparks) are great picks.
Although Dundalk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 40 miles from Dundalk. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, American Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Dundalk from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.
Another option to get to Dundalk is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 46 miles from Dundalk. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundalk, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dundalk takes 110 miles and will cost you around £21. From Cork, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 180 miles.
Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Dundalk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.26 and £24.35. The most frequently booked car type in Dundalk is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.