What budget for activities and outings Dublin?
The vast majority of museums and tourist sites are not free. Note that you often get a discount when you book online. And almost all of them offer a grouped entry for families (2 adults and 2 children).
The Dublin Pass allows you to enter about thirty tourist places without queuing, you have free access to the bus "Hop on Hop off", and you also benefit from many discounts. Valid for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days (€69, €89, €99, €109 or €115), it is an ideal way to visit the major tourist sites of the capital.
Dublin has many green spaces. On the north bank of the Liffey, Phoenix Park is the largest park in the city and indeed in all of Europe. Other places to walk are : St. Stephen's Green, Iveagh Gardens, Merrion Square where the statue of Oscar Wilde is located, the Garden of Remembrance and the War Memorial Garden, the National Botanic Gardens..
If the prices are supposed to be a little higher than in France in normal times, the numerous periods of sales, the incessant discounts in the big stores or the outlets on the outskirts of the big cities, like in Kildare (1 hour from Dublin) are a godsend for the amateurs of big brands at low prices.
Of course, the vast majority of stores take credit cards.
In addition to the great shows and concerts programmed in the beautiful halls of the capital, many concerts of traditional music are proposed in all the pubs of the city... for the price of a Guinness to consume on the spot and in song! Typical and nice!
What budget to eat Dublin?
In a restaurant, you can expect to pay from 30 € for a meal. In a pub, you should expect to pay around €15 for a dish. Your credit card will be accepted everywhere and, for small amounts, contactless payments are the norm.
The Early Bird. In Dublin, you will see an Early Bird menu on many restaurant fronts. Usually served in the late afternoon between 5pm and 7pm, it is a two or three course menu at (very) reasonable prices, often between €20 and €40 (depending on the restaurant's range). The Early Bird, also called pre-theatre dinner, is for those who want to eat early and then enjoy the nightlife and especially attend shows (plays, concerts, etc.). A real good plan!
A pint in a pub costs from €6, which you usually pay directly at the counter. There is no strict rule on tipping in Ireland, but of course a good tip is always welcome in the pub, especially if you have a sit-down meal. It is appropriate to leave about 10% of the total bill. Of course, all establishments take credit cards.
Travel budget Dublin and cost of living
Life is expensive in the Republic of Ireland. It depends, of course, on the lifestyle you will lead there. But count on about 100-120 € per day, without going crazy. For travelers who are a bit broke, it is advisable to sleep in a youth hostel. As far as food is concerned, the cheapest option is to shop in supermarkets, where you will find everything you need to make your own sandwiches. So, it is possible to travel in Ireland with a daily budget of €40 or €50, if you tighten your belt.
Haggling is quite frowned upon in Ireland most of the time, and anyway in the markets people will give you friendly offers directly. There is no strict rule on tipping, but of course a good tip (approximately 10% of the total bill) is always welcome in the pub (if you are seated at a table), in restaurants and in cabs.
Nicotine addicts, the Little Traveller strongly recommends that you bring your load of tar with you, because a pack of cigarettes costs about €15. For the stunned, there are vending machines in the pubs (ask for change - " change for the cigarette machine, please " at the counter), but cigarettes are even more expensive there. Centra and Spar (local mini-markets) all sell them, but they are not allowed to display them, because of smoking inducement. You have to ask the friendly salesman what he has in stock.
