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How much money will you need for your trip to Ireland? You should plan to spend around €137 ($147) per day on your vacation in Ireland, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €41 ($44) on meals for one day and €22 ($24) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Ireland for a couple is €126 ($135). So, a trip to Ireland for two people for one week costs on average €1,921 ($2,060). 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
    €137
  • One Week Per person
    €960
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    €1,921
  • One Month Per person
    €4,116
  • One Week For a couple
    €1,921
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    €3,842
  • One Month For a couple
    €8,232
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A vacation to Ireland for one week usually costs around €960 for one person. So, a trip to Ireland for two people costs around €1,921 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs €3,842 in Ireland. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price 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 Ireland can often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

How much do package tours cost in Ireland?
  • The average price for an organized tour package in Ireland is $285 per day. While every tour varies by total price, length, destinations, and quality, this is the daily average cost of tours in Ireland based on our analysis of available guided tour packages throughout the country.
  • Multi-Day Group Tours Average Daily Cost for Organized Tour Packages
    $285

Independent Travel

How expensive is Ireland? How much money do I need for Ireland?

How much does a trip to Ireland cost? Is Ireland cheap or expensive? The average Ireland trip cost is broken down by category here for Independent travelers. All of these Ireland prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers to find the price of travel.

Accommodation Budget in Ireland
Average Daily Costs

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The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Ireland is €63. For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Ireland is €126. This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    €63
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    €126

Hotel Prices in Ireland

Looking for a hotel in Ireland? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.

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Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in Ireland based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $129. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Transportation Budget in Ireland
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Ireland is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €22 per person, per day, on local transportation in Ireland.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    €22

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What did other people spend on Transportation?

Typical prices for Transportation in Ireland are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the Transportation prices in Ireland, but your costs will vary based on your travel style.


  • Rental Car for a Day
    €15


Intercity Transportation Budget in Ireland
Average Daily Costs

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  • Transportation between cities and towns in Ireland costs an average of €72, based on spending from travelers. Naturally, prices vary by the length of the route, the type of transportation used, and the date.


  • Intercity Transportation1 Travel between cities
    €72


Flights to Ireland
How much does it cost to go to Ireland? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.

Rental Cars in Ireland
The price of renting a car in Ireland will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.


What did other people spend on Intercity Transportation?

Typical prices for Intercity Transportation in Ireland are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the Intercity Transportation prices in Ireland, but your costs will vary based on your travel style.


  • Bus to Galway
    €25
  • Bus from Airport
    €7.00
  • Overnight Parking
    €10
  • Ferry Dublin to London
    €36


Food Budget in Ireland
Average Daily Costs

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


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    €41

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What did other people spend on Food?

Typical prices for Food in Ireland are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the Food prices in Ireland, but your costs will vary based on your travel style.


  • Lunch Lynam's Pub
    €3.95
  • Fish & Chips Dinner
    €8.12
  • Lunch for Two
    €32


Entertainment Budget in Ireland
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Entertainment and activities in Ireland typically cost an average of €19 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.
    €19

Recommended Activities

What did other people spend on Entertainment?

Typical prices for Entertainment in Ireland are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the Entertainment prices in Ireland, but your costs will vary based on your travel style.


  • St Pauls Cathedral
    €4.50
  • Dublin Writer's Museum
    €6.30
  • Guinness Brewery for Two
    €27
  • Wild Wicklow Tour
    €26


Tips and Handouts Budget in Ireland
Average Daily Costs

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  • The average cost for Tips and Handouts in Ireland is €6.52 per day. The usual amount for a tip in Ireland is 5% - 15%.


  • Tips and Handouts1 For guides or service providers
    €6.52


Alcohol Budget in Ireland
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about €15 on alcoholic beverages in Ireland per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    €15

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Water Budget in Ireland
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, people spend €4.10 on bottled water in Ireland per day. The public water in Ireland is considered safe to drink.


  • Water2 Bottled water for one day
    €4.10


Last Updated: Feb 17, 2023
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The Republic of Ireland makes up the majority of the island of Ireland, which is located in northwest Europe. The remainder of the island is taken up by Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom.

This popular country has much appeal to international travelers, in part because of its beautiful landscape and stunning setting, but also because of the welcoming nature of the people that live there. With their charming accents and charismatic personality, it's the people that have put Ireland on the map for many tourists. The country's diversity and compact size make it easy for travelers to navigate. The beauty ranges from the rugged coastline to mountains and pastureland. It offers everything from castles to spas to a relaxing pint of Guinness in a quaint pub. Get yourself lost in the countryside. Pull over at a roadside pub and dine on a basic fish and chips. Chat with the friendly locals, party in Dublin, or take in a local music festival.


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The Burren: Stuck between the city of Galway and the Aran Islands, this limestone plateau is as desolate as the moon's landscape.
Glendalough: Beautiful landscape made up of lakes and walking trails where you will find some important early Christian sights, including churches and cathedrals.

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Irish Stew: A hearty traditional stew made with lamb (or mutton) and potatoes, carrots, and onions.
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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.


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Taxis

By backpackguru in Transportation
In this country, it's probably easiest to call ahead for a taxi. You can have the receptionist at your hotel do this for you as they have relationships with at least one taxi company. In major cities like Dublin and Belfast you can usually find taxis on the major roads. In the smaller towns, however, definitely plan to call ahead. They will ask for a callback number, so have a number prepared, even if you're at a pay phone. Your wait can be anything from five to thirty minutes depending on the time of day and demand. Taxi rates are regulated by the Commission of Taxi Regulation and you can see their website for more information. Make sure drivers use the meter during your trip.

Renting a Car

By Bryan in Intercity Transportation
Many people choose to rent a car to get around. It's a great way to see the countryside without the worries of dealing with public transportation. Do note that many of the roads are narrow and winding, so they can be challenging to drive on. Some people may think it is easier to get around with an automatic car, but manual is actually better in that it is easier to find and you are likely to get a smaller vehicle. Driving the roads with a smaller car is much easier. They are also easier to navigate with when going through a round about, of which there are many throughout the country. Also remember it is cheaper not to rent your vehicle from the airport, but take public transportation and pick up a rental car elsewhere.

Taking a Train

By Bryan in Intercity Transportation
Trains throughout the country are operated by the state-run Irish Rail Service. Most will travel to or from Dublin, although the frequency and speed of the trains has been increasing dramatically in recent years.



The best way to save money is to book your tickets well in advance in an office. Prices can actually be more expensive online because special discounts are not always available on the computer. Of course, it is more convenient to book your tickets online though. You can book your tickets up to a month in advance and the earlier the better, as it can result in significant savings.

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