Ireland For The Budget Conscious Traveler

With St. Patrick’s Day done, a lot of people are thinking about traveling to Ireland. Although the country is beautiful and there’s a lot to do there, the big thing holding people back is the expense. Ireland is known to be costly and can be out of most traveler’s budgets. Luckily, you can travel to Ireland on a budget which can make visiting this country attainable.

Airfare
Sure, you can find low cost flights by scouring travel sites, but who has the time to do that? One choice that is becoming popular is Aer Lingus. Flights can cost around $700 for a round trip to Dublin depending on the departure city and the day of travel.

Accommodations
Besides airfare, this may be one of your biggest expenses when traveling to Ireland. Since you will most likely be spending little time at your hotel because there’s so much to see in Ireland, opt for a hostel or even a bed and breakfast. The big drawback of these types of accommodations is that you will have to share a bathroom and in some cases even a bedroom, but in many instances you will save a lot of money. Rooms can start at under $20 a night per person.

Dining
Dining in Ireland, especially in Dublin, can be quite costly. Pubs are great places to get meals for the budget conscious travelers. Also, try to take advantage of early bird specials because they will be priced a lot lower than meals eaten at dinner time. It’s cheaper to eat an early dinner and then have a snack in the evening than it is to wait and eat a meal at a restaurant at night.

Seeing The Country
Since Ireland is one of those countries that most people don’t even get to see once, let alone two or three times, you might as well see as much of the country while you are there. Renting a car probably isn’t the best idea because it can be pricey and gas prices tend to be high as well. A good option is utilizing public transportation. However, if you want to see as much of the country as you can in a short period of time, a tour is your best bet. A knowledgeable guide will take you too many of the popular sites and you won’t have to worry about navigating the country.

If you are interested in a tour, we have quite a few Ireland tours available. They range anywhere from about 4 days to 26 days in length. They are a great way to see Ireland and to learn about many of the beautiful sights scattered throughout the country.

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