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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Louth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Louth

With a population of 715, Louth is a must-see destination in Louth, Ireland. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Louth to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Louth

Louth in July
Estimated hotel price
£92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Louth in July
Estimated hotel price
£92
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Louth

Plane

Although Louth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 38 miles from Louth. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Louth from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Louth is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 43 miles from Louth. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Louth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 38 miles from Louth. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Louth from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Louth is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 43 miles from Louth. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Airports near Louth

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl

Airlines serving Louth

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 popular areas of Louth

Most booked hotels in Louth

Cabra Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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Ballymascanlon House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Fairways Hotel Dundalk
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Hotel Imperial Dundalk
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Carrickdale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Errigal Country House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Hiring a car in Louth

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Louth (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 Louth (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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