Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Drogheda travel guide

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You're Going to Love Drogheda

With a population of 33,441, Drogheda is the largest city in Louth, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Drogheda to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Drogheda

If you’re looking for affordable options, 79 West Street (79 West Street) and Black Bull Inn (Dublin Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Drogheda

Drogheda in July
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Drogheda in July
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Drogheda

Plane

Although Drogheda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 21 miles from Drogheda. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Drogheda include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Drogheda from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Drogheda is called Drogheda MacBride, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Drogheda is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 26 miles from Drogheda. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Drogheda using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Drogheda takes 318 miles and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 400 miles.

Plane

Although Drogheda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 21 miles from Drogheda. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Drogheda include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Drogheda from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Drogheda is called Drogheda MacBride, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Drogheda is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 26 miles from Drogheda. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Drogheda using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Drogheda takes 318 miles and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 400 miles.

Airports near Drogheda

DUBDublin

Airlines serving Drogheda

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 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 (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Drogheda

Most booked hotels in Drogheda

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Scholars Townhouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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The Glenside Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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Bracken Court Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Boyne Valley Hotel - Bed & Breakfast Only
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Hiring a car in Drogheda

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Drogheda (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. The most frequently booked car type in Drogheda is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Drogheda (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. The most frequently booked car type in Drogheda is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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