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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 January
Estimated hotel price
£88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carlingford in January
Estimated hotel price
£88
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 68 km from Carlingford. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Carlingford include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Carlingford from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Carlingford is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 77 km from Carlingford. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carlingford using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Carlingford takes 512 km and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 644 km.

Plane

Although Carlingford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 68 km from Carlingford. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Carlingford include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Carlingford from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Carlingford is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 77 km from Carlingford. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carlingford using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Carlingford takes 512 km and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 644 km.

Airports near Carlingford

DUBDublin

Airlines serving Carlingford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Carlingford

Average rates range from around £201 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £218 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Carlingford

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Riverside Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Mourneview B & B
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Mc Kevitts Village Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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The Oystercatcher Lodge Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£192+
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Hiring a car in Carlingford

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.92 and £22.56.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.92 and £22.56.

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