How much Ireland dey cost per day?
Ireland na one of Western Europe pricier destinations, but smart planning go keep am manageable. Na dis be realistic daily budgets per person, excluding flights.
- Backpacker: 70 to 95 EUR per day (hostel dorm, self-catering, waka, free sights)
- Mid-range: 130 to 200 EUR per day (3-star hotel or B&B, restaurant food, small tours)
- Comfort: 280 EUR and up (4-star hotels, taxis, guided day trips, fine dining)
Dublin, Galway and Killarney dey run highest. Small towns for west and midlands dey noticeably cheaper.
Sample prices
- Hostel dorm bed: 25 to 45 EUR; mid-range double room: 120 to 180 EUR
- Pint of Guinness: 6 to 7 EUR for Dublin, less for rural pubs
- Casual pub lunch (toastie, soup, fish and chips): 12 to 18 EUR
- Restaurant main course: 22 to 32 EUR
- Coffee: 3.50 to 4.50 EUR; bottle of water: 2 EUR
- Dublin Leap Visitor Card (3 days unlimited transport): 40 EUR
- Guinness Storehouse ticket: from around 30 EUR
- Cliffs of Moher entry: about 10 EUR
Getting around
Intercity trains (Irish Rail) and Expressway or Citylink coaches dey connect di main cities. Dublin to Galway by bus dey often 15 to 20 EUR if you book ahead. Renting car go run 35 to 70 EUR per day plus fuel and tolls, but na di best way to reach Wild Atlantic Way and Ring of Kerry for your own pace. Remember say Ireland dey drive for left.
Money and cards
Ireland dey use euro. Cards dey accepted almost everywhere, and contactless and Apple or Google Pay na standard, even for small pub rounds. Carry 30 to 50 EUR cash for rural pubs, markets and tips. ATMs dey widely available; avoid di dynamic currency conversion prompt and always choose make dem charge you for euro.
Ways to save
- Chop your main meal for lunchtime, when plenty restaurants dey offer set menus
- Book di Heritage Card if you dey visit several castles and historic sites
- Travel midweek and outside July to August for cheaper rooms
- Buy Leap Card for cheaper city transport pass single tickets
- Plenty top draws (Phoenix Park, National Museum, coastal walks) dey free
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