What budget to travel Ireland? Money and currency

What budget for activities and outings Ireland?

The vast majority of museums and tourist sites charge admission. It's worth noting that discounts are often available when booking online. And almost all offer group entry for families (2 adults and 2 children).

In Dublin, the Dublin Pass allows you to enter around thirty tourist attractions without queuing. You get free access to the "Hop on Hop off" bus, as well as numerous discounts. Valid for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days (€69, €89, €99, €109 or €115), it's the ideal way to visit the capital's major tourist attractions.

In Ireland, if you want to spend your energy without spending a penny, you can of course enjoy the country's number one activity: hiking. There are countless trails throughout the country, to the delight of locals and visitors alike. A few jogs in the parks of the big cities will also allow you to work up a sweat at a lower cost.

If prices are supposed to be a little higher than in France in normal times. The numerous sales periods, the incessant discounts in the big stores or the outlets on the outskirts of the big cities, like in Kildare (1h from Dublin) are a godsend for lovers of big brands at knock-down prices.

Of course, the vast majority of stores accept credit cards. In Northern Ireland, where the currency is the pound sterling, a commission will be charged on each payment.

In addition to the big shows and concerts scheduled in the country's major venues, many traditional music concerts are offered in pubs all over the country... for the price of a Guinness to be drunk on the spot and in song!

What budget to eat Ireland?

In a restaurant, you can expect to pay from €30 for a meal. In a pub, you can expect to pay around €15 for a dish.

In Ireland's major cities, you'll see an Early Bird menu on (almost) every restaurant front. Usually served in the late afternoon between 5pm and 7pm, this is a two- or three-course menu at reasonable prices, often between €20 and €40 (depending on the range of the restaurant).Early Bird, also known as pre-theatre dinner, is for those who want to eat early and then enjoy the nightlife, including shows (plays, concerts, etc.). A real bargain!

Of course, all establishments accept credit cards. Please note that in Northern Ireland, where the currency is the pound sterling, a commission will be charged on each payment.

What is the budget for accommodation Ireland?

Ireland offers a complete range of accommodation. No need to worry: hotels, bed & breakfasts, youth hostels, farmhouses, campsites... Ireland is also a perfect destination for woofers. In a few words, it's the opportunity to be housed and fed in exchange for working on an organic farm.

As for the budget, you should expect to pay between €15 and €40 for a dormitory bed in a youth hostel, €100 to €200 for a double room in a Bed & Breakfast and from €200 in a top-of-the-range hotel. On weekends, prices are much higher than on weekdays.

It's worth noting that by calling the establishments directly, you'll get better prices than on online booking sites.

The vast majority of establishments accept credit cards, except for a few Bed & Breakfasts and small establishments in rural areas. Please note that in Northern Ireland, as the currency is the pound sterling, a commission will be charged on each payment.

Travel budget Ireland and cost of living

Life is expensive in the Republic of Ireland. Prices are more or less the same in Northern Ireland (accommodation is a little more expensive). It all depends, of course, on your lifestyle. But expect to pay around €150 a day, without splurging. If you're a bit short of cash, you're advised to sleep either in a youth hostel or on a camping site. As far as food is concerned, the most economical option is to shop in supermarkets, where you'll find everything you need to make your own sandwiches. So it's possible to travel in Ireland on a daily budget of €60 or €80, if you tighten your belt.

Haggling is frowned upon in Ireland most of the time, and in any case, people in the markets will make you a friendly offer straight away. There are no strict rules on tipping in Ireland, but of course a good tip (approximately 10% of the total bill) is always welcome in the pub (if seated at a table), in restaurants and in cabs.

Nicotine addicts, the Petit Futé strongly recommends that you bring your load of tar with you, as a pack of cigarettes costs around €15. For the faint-hearted, there are vending machines in pubs (ask for change - " change for the cigarette machine, please " at the counter), but cigarettes are a little more expensive there. Centras and Spars (local mini-markets) all sell them, but are forbidden to display them, on the grounds that they encourage smoking. You have to ask the friendly salesman what he has in stock. Cigarettes are a tiny bit cheaper in Northern Ireland.