Which place is cheaper, Road Town or Dublin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Dublin or Road Town?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dublin or Road Town, 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 Road Town?
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Walking Tours in Ireland, and The Best Luxury Tours to Ireland.
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Dublin Prices
Ireland PricesRoad Town Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDublin $201Road Town $355
The average daily cost (per person) in Dublin is $201, while the average daily cost in Road Town is $355. 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 Road Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDublin $77Road Town $206
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDublin $154Road Town $412
Compare Hotels in Dublin and Road Town
Looking for a hotel in Dublin or Road Town? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dublin $22Road Town $33
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$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
- 1 to 8 People Private Transfer from Dublin Airport to City Centre: $86
- Arrival Transfer Dublin Airport to Dublin City by Van or Car: $131
- Arrival Transfer: Dublin Airport DUB to Dublin in Business Car: $107
- Chauffeur Luxury Driver Private Transfer: $149
- Child Friendly | Dublin Airport Transfer: $184
- Departure Transfer: Dublin to Dublin Airport DUB in Luxury Van: $116
- Driven by Excellence , Defined by Prestige Wheels Transfers: $93
- Dublin Airport & City Transfers: $286
- Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Tankardstown House Private Chauffeur Transfer: $219
- Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Wicklow Private Luxury Car Transfer: $300
- Dublin Airport Temple Bar Dublin City Private Car MPV Transfer: $183
- Dublin Airport To Arklow County Wicklow Private Car Transfer: $286
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Road Town
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Road Town:
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Taxi From Airport$30
Is it cheaper to fly into Dublin or Road Town?
Prices for flights to both Road Town 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 $95Road Town $110
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$4.44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $32
- Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $67
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $71
- Celtic Nights with Irish Dinner, Music & Dance Show: $82
- Irish Dinner & Dance Show at Johnnie Fox’s: $87
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $93
- Skip the Line: Irish Night Show Including 4-Course Dinner Ticket: $97
- Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & Drinks: $102
- Dublin Food Tour: Local Tastings & Irish Food Stories: $103
- Delicious Dublin Coolest Neighborhood Food Tour: $109
- Irish Craic & Cuisine: Cooking Class & Dinner in Central Dublin: $111
- Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dublin $28Road Town $91
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$29
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Guinness Brewery for Two$30
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St Pauls Cathedral$5.05
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Dublin Writer's Museum$7.08
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Discover Dublin A Private Tour: $1.12
- Self-Guided Tours In Dublin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.42
- Dublin Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.57
- Historic Landmarks Walking Tour: $4.65
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Dublin with Audio Guide: $5.71
- Dublin Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Dublin Old Town: Famous Pubs Exploration Game and Tour: $6.16
- Dublin Walking Tour 3h45 and 20 audio reviews: $6.74
- Interactive Guided Tour of Printing History: $6.86
- Ardgillan Castle Entry Ticket: $6.98
- Temple Bar Walking Tour Myths, Music and the Making of Dublin: $7.54
- Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) Top Rated Self-Guided Coastal Audio Tour: $9.71
Typical Entertainment Prices in Road Town
Here are a few typical costs in Road Town for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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1 Hr Horseback Ride in Sage Mt. Nat'l Pk$100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDublin $19Road Town $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Awesome Bar Crawl in Dublin Ireland: $15
- Generation Pub Crawl: $16
- The Black Experience Pub Tour: $23
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $23
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $26
- City Pub Crawl Experience: $29
- Drinks on Foot: Dublin Pub Tour: $31
- Roe & Co Distillery Experiences: $32
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Tour and Tasting 45 mins: $35
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Guided tour and Tasting in French: $35
- Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings: $36
- Pub Crawl Walking Tour Through the Heart of Irelands Capital: $47
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dublin and Road Town, we can see that Road Town 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 Road Town 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 Road Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Road Town 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 Road Town Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dublin or Road Town?
Dublin has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Road Town. When comparing the sizes of Dublin and Road Town, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.