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

Limerick travel guide

Limerick Tourism | Limerick Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Limerick has to offer.

Where to Eat in Limerick

If you’re looking for affordable options, ACES Limerick (Unit 7B Castletroy Park Retail Park) and Cornstore - Limerick (19 Thomas Street) are great picks.

When to visit Limerick

Limerick in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 490
1 night at 3-star hotel
Limerick in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 490
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Limerick

Plane

When flying to Limerick, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 12 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 109 miles from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Limerick. The most popular bus station is Limerick Childers Road Retail, Stop 607571, located 1.2 miles from the city centre of Limerick. Limerick Mulgrave St. (St. Josephs Hosp) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Limerick, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 12 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 109 miles from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Limerick. The most popular bus station is Limerick Childers Road Retail, Stop 607571, located 1.2 miles from the city centre of Limerick. Limerick Mulgrave St. (St. Josephs Hosp) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Limerick

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
ORKCork

Airlines serving Limerick

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,810 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,197 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,048 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,068 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,149 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (164 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 reviews)
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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 AED 789 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 805 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick

Hiring a car in Limerick

Expect to pay AED 6.95 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 AED 83.30 and AED 111.07. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.95 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 AED 83.30 and AED 111.07. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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