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

Limerick in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 582
1 night at 3-star hotel
Limerick in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 582
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. The shortest flight to Limerick from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 21h 55m.

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 Easirent 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. The shortest flight to Limerick from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 21h 55m.

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 Easirent 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

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Airlines serving Limerick

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (931 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,521 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,616 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,942 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,474 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,830 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (777 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,449 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,784 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (22 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 RM 959 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 946 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick

Hiring a car in Limerick

Expect to pay RM 9.15 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 109.70 and RM 146.27. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 9.15 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 109.70 and RM 146.27. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.