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.
Where to Eat in Limerick
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cornstore, Limerick (19 Thomas Street) and House Limerick (House Limerick Howley's Quay) 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 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Limerick from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 29h 40m.
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 Sixt and Budget, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Limerick using Expressway or Aircoach. From Cork, the bus ride to Limerick takes 240 km and will cost you around RM 201. From Dublin, the ticket costs about RM 322 for a journey of 465 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 RM 838 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 743 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick
Hiring a car in Limerick
Expect to pay RM 9.30 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 RM 111.57 and RM 148.76. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.