Which place is cheaper, Grand Cayman or Dublin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dublin or Grand Cayman?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dublin or Grand Cayman, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Dublin or Grand Cayman?
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
Grand Cayman
When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Walking Tours in Ireland, and The Best Luxury Tours to Ireland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDublin €143Grand Cayman €200
The average daily cost (per person) in Dublin is €143, while the average daily cost in Grand Cayman is €200. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Dublin and Grand Cayman in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDublin €68Grand Cayman €139
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDublin €136Grand Cayman €278
Compare Hotels in Dublin and Grand Cayman
Looking for a hotel in Dublin or Grand Cayman? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Dublin Hotel Prices and Grand Cayman Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dublin €19Grand Cayman €29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
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Rental Car for a Day€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
- The Westin Hotel Dublin To Dublin Airport Private Chauffeur Transfer: $167
- The Marker Hotel Dublin To Dublin Airport To Private Chauffeur Transfer: $155
- The Croke Park Hotel Dublin To Dublin Airport Private Chauffeur Transfer: $179
- Shannon: Private Airport Arrival Transfer to Dublin: $619
- Private transfer service from Dublin to Galway: $499
- Private transfer service from Dublin to Belfast: $431
- Private Transfer: Dublin to Dublin Airport DUB in Business Car: $103
- Private Transfer: Dublin Airport DUB to Dublin in Business Car: $103
- Private Transfer from Navan to Belfast Airport (BFS): $272
- Private Transfer from Dundalk to Belfast Airport (BFS): $178
- Private Transfer from Dun Laoghaire Port to Dublin Airport (DUB): $46
- Private Transfer from Dublin city to Dun Laoghaire Cruise Port: $46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman
Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach: $88
- Airport Transfers to North Side Accommodation (GCM Grand Cayman): $265
- George Town / 7- Mile Beach area to George Town Port -Departure Private Transfer: $53
- George Town Cruise Port to George Town or 7-Mile Beach -Arrival Private Transfer: $53
- George Town Port to George Town / 7-Mile Beach area -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $107
- George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $53
- Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $53
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to George Town or 7-Mile: $53
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to Owen Roberts AirportGCM: $53
- Private Transfer from George Town or 7 Mile to George Town Port: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Dublin or Grand Cayman?
Prices for flights to both Grand Cayman and Dublin change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayDublin €49Grand Cayman €36
Typical Food Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
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Lunch Lynam's Pub€3.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
- Discover the Flavors of Dublin on a Guided Street Food Tour: $30
- Dublin 3-Course Dinner and Live Shows at The Irish House Party: $31
- No Diet Club - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $59
- Dublin Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $60
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $62
- Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner: $72
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $81
- Delicious Dublin Food Tour: $82
- Dublin Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $87
- Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour: $96
- Bread, Beer & Bia: Irish Cooking Class & Dinner in Dublin: $99
- Irish Craic & Cuisine: Cooking Class & Dinner in Central Dublin: $106
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dublin €25Grand Cayman €38
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour€26
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Guinness Brewery for Two€27
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St Pauls Cathedral€4.50
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Dublin Writer's Museum€6.30
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- A Self Guided Walking Tour of Dublin's Docklands: $12
- (Small Group) Cliffs of Moher and Castle Tour from Dublin: $141
- 1-Hour Cocktail Masterclass Experience in Dublin: $49
- 2 Hours Senior’s Historical Private Walking Tour of Dublin : $193
- 2-Day Southern Ireland Tour from Dublin:Including Blarney and Cliffs of Moher: $217
- 2-Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour From Dublin: $217
- 2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin : $21
- 3-Hour Drinks on Foot Dublin Walking Guided Tour: $30
- 4-Day Grand Atlantic Rail Tour from Dublin: $1,181
- 5-Day Tour of West Ireland: Blarney Stone & Cliffs of Moher: $1,461
- 6-Day Tour of Southern Ireland from Dublin: $946
- A Guided Walking Tour of Trinity College Campus: $17
Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman
For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- West Bay Sightseeing Tour Plus Seven Mile Beach Visit: $45
- Reagan’s Honey Beekeeping Adventure: $67
- Stingraycity Adventure: $69
- Starfish and Stingray City Fun Tour with Reef Snorkeling- 3 stops: $69
- Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop: $69
- Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens and 7-Mile Beach Tour: $70
- Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling Stops on Grand Cayman: $75
- Stingrays, Starfish and Snorkeling Tour: $75
- 2-stop Adventure: Stingray City and snorkeling at Cayman Reefs: $79
- Grand Cayman Cruise: Starfish Point, Stingray City, Coral Garden: $80
- Acquarius Stingray City and Snorkel Tours: $80
- Cayman Adventure: Starfish Point, Stingray City and Coral Gardens: $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDublin €17Grand Cayman €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Authentic Brewery Tour: $11
- Generation Pub Crawl: $15
- Dublin Epic Pub Crawl: Experience Dublin's pubs and nightlife: $15
- "Dublin Delight Pub Expedition" Pub Crawl: $16
- The Dublin Liberties Distillery: Tour with Whiskey Tasting: $18
- The Dublin Liberties Distillery - Guided Tour and Whiskey Tasting: $19
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $22
- Exclusive Brewery Tour and Tasting at Kildare Brewing Co, Sallins: $22
- Skip the Line: Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour and Tasting in Dublin Ticket: $22
- The Black Experience Pub Tour: $22
- City Pub Crawl Experience: $24
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $24
Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:
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Beer€4.63
Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:
- Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dublin and Grand Cayman, we can see that Grand Cayman is more expensive. And not only is Dublin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dublin is in Europe and Grand Cayman is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Dublin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dublin and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Grand Cayman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand Cayman than you might in Dublin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dublin Expensive? and Is Grand Cayman Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dublin or Grand Cayman?
Dublin has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Grand Cayman. When comparing the sizes of Dublin and Grand Cayman, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Dublin or Grand Cayman?
Dublin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grand Cayman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Dublin or Grand Cayman in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Dublin as well as Grand Cayman. Many travelers come to Dublin for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand Cayman throughout the year.
In the summer, Dublin is much colder than Grand Cayman. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dublin in July average around 16°C (60°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 28°C (83°F).
It's quite rainy in Grand Cayman. Dublin usually gets less rain in July than Grand Cayman. Dublin gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDublin 16°C (60°F)Grand Cayman 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Dublin or Grand Cayman in the Autumn?
Both Grand Cayman and Dublin are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Dublin in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene. Plenty of visitors come to Grand Cayman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Dublin is generally much colder than Grand Cayman. Daily temperatures in Dublin average around 11°C (52°F), and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand Cayman. In October, Dublin usually receives less rain than Grand Cayman. Dublin gets 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDublin 11°C (52°F)Grand Cayman 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Dublin or Grand Cayman in the Winter?
Both Grand Cayman and Dublin during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Dublin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand Cayman year-round.
Dublin is much colder than Grand Cayman in the winter. The daily temperature in Dublin averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
Dublin usually gets more rain in January than Grand Cayman. Dublin gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDublin 6°C (42°F)Grand Cayman 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Dublin or Grand Cayman in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Dublin and Grand Cayman. The spring months attract visitors to Dublin because of the activities around the city. Grand Cayman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Dublin is much colder than Grand Cayman. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dublin in April average around 8°C (47°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 26°C (79°F).
In April, Dublin usually receives around the same amount of rain as Grand Cayman. Dublin gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDublin 8°C (47°F)Grand Cayman 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Grand Cayman and Dublin
| Dublin | Grand Cayman | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 131 mm (5.1 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (60°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 212 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 141 mm (5.6 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
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