Ireland Travel Guide
How much does it cost to travel to Ireland?
Plan an Ireland road trip or city break with realistic costs for accommodation, food, transport and attractions.
Typical daily budget
£75–£140
Flight from UK
1–1.5 hrs
Currency
Euro (€)
Best for
Apr–Sep
Ireland travel costs
What should you budget for Ireland?
Ireland is extremely accessible from the UK, but accommodation and eating out can make it a relatively expensive destination.
Booking hotels early and combining cities with smaller towns can help control costs, particularly during summer and major events.
Example 7-night trip
£750–£1,350
Estimated per person from the UK
Daily spending
Ireland cost breakdown
Use these figures as a starting point when planning your daily spending money.
Accommodation
Per person, per night
£35–£60
£80–£145
Food & Drink
Per person, per day
£25–£40
£45–£75
Local Transport
Per person, per day
£6–£15
£15–£30
Activities
Per person, per day
£10–£25
£25–£45
Where to go
Popular destinations in Ireland
Travel costs can vary considerably depending on which destination you choose.
Destination guide
→Dublin
Plan a trip to Dublin with a practical starting budget for accommodation, food, local transport, attractions and everyday spending.
Typical daily budget
£45–£90
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Destination guide
→Galway
Plan a trip to Galway with a practical starting budget for accommodation, food, local transport, attractions and everyday spending.
Typical daily budget
£50–£100
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Destination guide
→Cork
Plan a trip to Cork with a practical starting budget for accommodation, food, local transport, attractions and everyday spending.
Typical daily budget
£55–£110
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Destination guide
→Killarney
Plan a trip to Killarney with a practical starting budget for accommodation, food, local transport, attractions and everyday spending.
Typical daily budget
£60–£120
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Destination guide
→Kilkenny
Plan a trip to Kilkenny with a practical starting budget for accommodation, food, local transport, attractions and everyday spending.
Typical daily budget
£45–£130
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Destination guide
→Limerick
Plan a trip to Limerick with a practical starting budget for accommodation, food, local transport, attractions and everyday spending.
Typical daily budget
£50–£90
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Destination guide
→Waterford
Plan a trip to Waterford with a practical starting budget for accommodation, food, local transport, attractions and everyday spending.
Typical daily budget
£55–£100
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When to go
Best time to visit Ireland
May through September generally provides the longest days and mildest conditions, although rain is possible throughout the year.
Best value
Apr–May / Sep–Oct
Hottest
Jul–Aug
Cheapest
Nov–Feb
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