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

Tallaght travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tallaght

With a population of 64,282, Tallaght is a must-see destination in Dublin, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tallaght to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Tallaght

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wing It - Tallaght (Unit 136 The Square Shopping Centre) and Alder Cafe Bar (Belgard Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Tallaght

Tallaght in November
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tallaght in November
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tallaght

Plane

When flying to Tallaght, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 18 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Tallaght include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Tallaght from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Tallaght is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 10 km from Tallaght. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Tallaght, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 18 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Tallaght include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Tallaght from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Tallaght is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 10 km from Tallaght. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Airports near Tallaght

DUBDublin
WATWaterford

Airlines serving Tallaght

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 Tallaght

Most booked hotels in Tallaght

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Premier Inn Dublin Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Glashaus Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£112+
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The Lucan Spa Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£106+
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Travelodge Dublin Airport North 'Swords'
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£96+
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Hiring a car in Tallaght

Hiring a car in Tallaght costs £40 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Tallaght (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 Tallaght is Compact (Ford Puma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Tallaght costs £40 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Tallaght (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 Tallaght is Compact (Ford Puma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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