Limerick travel guide
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You're Going to Love Limerick
With a population of 90,054, Limerick is the largest city in Limerick, 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 Limerick to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Limerick
If you’re looking for affordable options, House Limerick (House Limerick Howley's Quay) and Cornstore, Limerick (19 Thomas Street) are great picks.
When to visit Limerick
How to Get to Limerick
Plane
When flying to Limerick, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 20 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Limerick include Air Canada, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Limerick from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 175 km from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Limerick using Bus or National Express. From Dublin, the bus ride to Limerick takes 217 km and will cost you around £22. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 249 km. The most popular bus station is Limerick Childers Road Retail, Stop 607571, located 1.9 km from the city centre of Limerick. Limerick Mulgrave St. (St. Josephs Hosp) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Limerick
Where to stay in Limerick
From 5-star hotels such as the the Savoy Hotel to great affordable options like the Great National South Court Hotel, Limerick offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £167 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick
Most booked hotels in Limerick
Hiring a car in Limerick
Hiring a car in Limerick costs £37 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Shannon.
Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Limerick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.76 and £25.01. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Limerick, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.