Which place is cheaper, Dublin or Luxembourg?
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 Luxembourg or Dublin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Luxembourg and Dublin. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Luxembourg or Dublin?
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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxembourg €237Dublin €179
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxembourg is €237, while the average daily cost in Dublin is €179. 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 Luxembourg and Dublin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxembourg €100Dublin €68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxembourg €200Dublin €136
Compare Hotels in Luxembourg and Dublin
Looking for a hotel in Luxembourg or Dublin? 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: Luxembourg Hotel Prices and Dublin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxembourg €8.45Dublin €19
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:
- One-Way Bus Transfer from/to Dublin Airport: $12
- Dublin DUB Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $36
- Airport Transfer and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $45
- DUB Airport Private Transfer to/from Dublin City Center: $49
- From Game of Thrones Studio Tour with Coach Transfer: $54
- Private Dublin Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation: $64
- Private Dublin Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to Airport: $64
- 1 to 8 People Private Transfer from Dublin Airport to City Centre: $87
- Dublin Airport Transfer Electric Luxury Sedan: $87
- Premium Mercedes E-Class Transfer – Dublin Airport to City Centre: $93
- Driven by Excellence , Defined by Prestige Wheels Transfers: $93
- Private Sedan (4 seats) Transfer from Dublin Airport to Dublin City Center: $101
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxembourg or Dublin?
Prices for flights to both Dublin and Luxembourg 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 dayLuxembourg €129Dublin €85
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.
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $32
- Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $64
- Irish Dinner & Dance Show at Johnnie Fox’s: $87
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $93
- Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour: $115
- Local Food Tour with 8 Tastings and Drinks: $116
- Walking Food Tour with local chef, 7 stops or more!: $116
- Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & Drinks: $130
- Dublin Food Tour with a Local Foodie, Personalized & Private: $227
- Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings: $233
- Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Ten Tastings: $293
- Authentic Irish Cooking Class in Dublin with Chef Erica: $299
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxembourg €13Dublin €25
Tours and Activities in Luxembourg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Luxembourg are as follows:
- Luxembourg Day Tour from Brussels: $821
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:
- Self-Guided Tours In Dublin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.46
- Historic Landmarks Walking Tour: $4.65
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Dublin with Audio Guide: $5.79
- Turtle Bunbury's A Self-Guided Audio Tour from a Celebrated Author: $5.99
- Dublin Walking Tour 3h45 and 20 audio reviews: $6.84
- Dublin Old Town: Famous Pubs Exploration Game and Tour: $6.94
- Interactive Guided Tour of Printing History: $6.95
- Ardgillan Castle Entry Ticket: $6.98
- Dublin Ghost Hunt Exploration Game and Tour: $7.69
- Dublin Kids Quest: Family Walking Adventure: $8.85
- Discover Dublin A Private Tour: $9.26
- Dublin Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour: $9.75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxembourg €11Dublin €17
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 Traditional Pub Tour: $32
- Roe & Co Distillery Experiences: $32
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Tour and Tasting 45 mins: $36
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting in German: $36
- 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 Luxembourg and Dublin, we can see that Luxembourg is more expensive. And not only is Dublin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Luxembourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg Expensive? and Is Dublin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxembourg or Dublin?
Dublin has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Luxembourg. When comparing the sizes of Luxembourg and Dublin, 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.