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

Dún Laoghaire travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dún Laoghaire

With a population of 185,400, Dún Laoghaire is a must-see destination in Dublin, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Dún Laoghaire deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Dún Laoghaire

If you’re looking for affordable options, Harcourt Bar & Garden Lounge (59 Harcourt Street) and Krewe South - Charlemont (Charlemont Sq) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Orwell Road (8 Orwell Rd) and Cinnamon - Monkstown (23/24 Monkstown Crescent) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Dún Laoghaire.

When to visit Dún Laoghaire

Dún Laoghaire in February
Estimated hotel price
£78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dún Laoghaire in February
Estimated hotel price
£78
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dún Laoghaire

Plane

When flying to Dún Laoghaire, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Dún Laoghaire include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Dún Laoghaire from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Dún Laoghaire is called Dun Loaghaire, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dún Laoghaire is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 6 miles from Dún Laoghaire. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Dún Laoghaire, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Dún Laoghaire include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Dún Laoghaire from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Dún Laoghaire is called Dun Loaghaire, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dún Laoghaire is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 6 miles from Dún Laoghaire. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Airports near Dún Laoghaire

DUBDublin
WATWaterford

Airlines serving Dún Laoghaire

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,961 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dún Laoghaire

Most booked hotels in Dún Laoghaire

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Haddington House
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£141+
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Premier Inn Dublin Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Rochestown Lodge Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Hiring a car in Dún Laoghaire

Expect to pay £1.42 per litre in Dún Laoghaire (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.98 and £22.64. The most frequently booked car type in Dún Laoghaire is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.42 per litre in Dún Laoghaire (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.98 and £22.64. The most frequently booked car type in Dún Laoghaire is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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