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Connemara, Ireland

How much does it cost to travel to Connemara?

You should plan to spend around $128 (€118) per day on your vacation in Connemara. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $41 (€37) on meals
  • $45 (€41) on local transportation
  • $116 (€106) on hotels

A one week trip to Connemara for two people costs, on average, $1,797 (€1,651). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $128
    118
  • One Week Per person
    $898
    825
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $1,797
    1,651
  • One Month Per person
    $3,851
    3,537
  • One Week For a couple
    $1,797
    1,651
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $3,594
    3,302
  • One Month For a couple
    $7,701
    7,075
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Connemara cost?

A one week trip to Connemara usually costs around $898 (€825) for one person and $1,797 (€1,651) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Connemara on average costs around $1,797 (€1,651) for one person and $3,594 (€3,302) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Connemara will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Connemara on average costs around $3,851 (€3,537) for one person and $7,701 (€7,075) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Independent Travel

Traveling Independently to Connemara has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is Connemara expensive to visit?

Prices in Connemara are reasonable and comparable to your average travel destination. Hotels, food, and sightseeing are generally within normal price ranges.

Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Connemara is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Montpellier or Lagos.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Connemara Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Connemara?

The average Connemara trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Connemara travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.


Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) 106 ($116)
Local Transportation 1 41 ($45)
Food 2 37 ($41)
Entertainment 1 26 ($28)
Alcohol 2 7 - 20 ($7 - 22)
Accommodation Budget in Connemara
Average Daily Costs

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The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Connemara is $58 (€53). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Connemara is $116 (€106). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $58
    53
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $116
    106

Hotel Prices in Connemara

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Transportation Budget in Connemara
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Connemara is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $45 (€41) per person, per day, on local transportation in Connemara.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $45
    41


Flights to Connemara
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Rental Cars in Connemara
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Food Budget in Connemara
Average Daily Costs

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  • While meal prices in Connemara can vary, the average cost of food in Connemara is $41 (€37) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Connemara should cost around $16 (€15) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Connemara is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $41
    37


Entertainment Budget in Connemara
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Entertainment and activities in Connemara typically cost an average of $28 (€26) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $28
    26


Alcohol Budget in Connemara
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $14 (€13) on alcoholic beverages in Connemara per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $14
    13


Connemara On a Budget
The Connemara Region is located on a peninsula on the west coast of Ireland with stunning views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The area is known for its rolling meadows, beautiful beaches, and sumptuous green mountains, which have attracted adventure enthusiasts, writers, and even film makers over the years. The majority of residents here speak both English and Irish, with many road signs and buildings being labeled in both English and Irish.

Being right on the Atlantic brings a fair amount of strong winds and rain to Connemara, although the temperature in general stays fairly average throughout the year. Connemara sees highs of around 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months, May through early September. From October to April, temperatures drop to the 40's and even lowering to the high 20's (F) with wind chill. Snow is rare for the area, with the exception of the mountain tops during the winter.
Sights
For incredible views of Western Ireland, hike the Twelve Bens, the mountain range in Connemara consisting of twelve quartzite mountains. Some people even attempt to hike all twelve in one day! The Twelve Bens are located in the Connemara National Park, where you can not only explore the varying terrains, but also find 4,000-year-old megalithic tombs.

From the park, head to the Kylemore Abbey estate to explore the Gothic Cathedral and go inside the Abbey to explore rooms that display items from when the house was built in the 1870's. Just outside the Abbey is the Victorian walled garden, which has been fully restored thanks to the generous donations of visitors and the help of local artisans.
Neighborhoods
There are two islands and six cities that make up the Connemara Region: Inishbofin Island, Omey Island, Carraroe, Claddaghduff, Cleggan, Clifden, Leenane, and Spiddal. Each city boasts their own unique restaurants, shops, and accommodations. Clifden is known as the capital city of Connemara; they're known for hosting the longest community arts festival every September and for their overall friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Go to Inishbofin Island, known as the "Island of the White Cow", to explore the rich beauty and history of Connemara. Here, you'll find Bronze Age landscapes, Cromewell's 17th century fort, and even ancient burial grounds.

Activities
For adventure seekers, there's the Killary Adventure center that provides a wide range of options, from kayaking to gorge walking. Take a horseback ride on the beach at Cleggan Beach Riding Center or go deep-sea fishing in the Atlantic aboard the Celtic Queen. For something more relaxed, take a glass bottomed boat tour for beautiful views of the ocean floor and to take in the scenery of the Connemara above the water.

If golf is your game, check out the Connemara Championship Golf Links for gorgeous views on a great course. While golfing, you'll catch glimpses of Slyne Head Lighthouse, Grainne O'Malley's Castle, and the Twelve Bens Mountain Range. Don't forget to take a ferry ride to Omey Island where you can do the Omey Island walking trail. The trail takes you around the entire island: from the rocky shoreline to the buried medieval church of Teampaill Feichin ending with a panoramic view of Inishturk and Turbot with the Twelve Bens in the background.
Food and Dining
No matter where you are in Connemara, you'll find fantastic traditional Irish fare with a lot of great seafood options. When in Clifden, head to Derryclare Restaurant for local Connemara smoke salmon and Atlantic sea bass. Or go to Sweeney's Strand Bar and Shop in Claddaghduff for delicious seafood while enjoying the view of Omey Island in the distance.

For a fun night out full of good 'craic', Clifden is the place to be! Lowry's Bar is a traditional Irish pub that's famous for it's friendly atmosphere and traditional trad music. If you love live music, go to Mullarkey's Bar which features both international and national music. They host an open-mic night every Thursday and often have impromptu shows, so no matter what night you go, you're in for good fun!

Transportation
The closest airport to Connemara is Shannon Airport, about a two-hour drive to Clifden. You can hire a coach service or take Bus Eireann to Galway, then the CityLink bus from Galway to Clifden.

With Connemara being rural and spread out, the best option for traveling between destinations is by car. Renting a car is fairly easy in Ireland; all you need is a valid driver's license and to purchase insurance from the dealer. Most cars in Ireland are manual-aka stick shift-so call ahead if you need to get an automatic.

If you prefer not to drive, the CityLink buses take you to the larger cities: Cleggan, Letterfrack, Clifden, and Galway. There are also many day tour trips that will take you to the major sites without you having to worry about transport.


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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.