How much does a trip to Ireland cost?

A tailor-made Ireland holiday with travoHolidays starts from USD 1,209.20 per person for five nights in Dublin and Wicklow, and from USD 1,908.40 per person for nine nights on the Wild Atlantic Way (travoHolidays package prices, November 2026). Prices are per person, two sharing, land only, so international flights are extra. Add a modest budget for entry tickets, meals and any visa fee that applies to your passport.

Our Ireland package prices

These starting prices are for two people sharing and exclude international flights. They change with travel dates, hotel category and room type, and your specialist will confirm a live quote.

Per night, the Dublin trip works out at roughly USD 242 per person and the Wild Atlantic Way at roughly USD 212 per person. The longer touring trip is cheaper per night because countryside hotels generally cost less than central Dublin, and fixed costs are spread over more days.

Official fixed costs

Visa fees

Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen Area, so it runs its own visa system and a Schengen visa does not let you enter. Whether you need an Irish visa depends on your nationality. The Embassy of Ireland in Belgium lists a short-stay visa fee of EUR 60 for single entry and EUR 100 for multiple entry, with multiple-entry visas usually issued only to applicants who have already held at least two single-entry visas (page updated October 2026). Missions may add postage or service charges, and some applicants are exempt from the processing fee.

Heritage sites and passes

Many state heritage sites are run by the Office of Public Works (OPW). Its Heritage Card gives a year of admission from first use at EUR 40 for adults, EUR 30 for over-60s, EUR 10 for students and 12–18-year-olds, and EUR 90 for a family; children under 12 enter OPW sites free. At Brú na Bóinne, adult tickets cost EUR 18 for the Brú na Bóinne tour with the Newgrange chamber, EUR 10 for the Newgrange or Knowth tour with the exhibition, and EUR 5 for the exhibition alone, all entered via the visitor centre.

Admission to Skellig Michael itself is free, but you pay a permitted boat operator for the crossing; the island is closed for the 2026 season. Other headline sights such as the Cliffs of Moher and Trinity College's Book of Kells charge their own admission, with discounts for booking online; check the official sites for current prices.

Cost components at a glance

What drives the price

• Season: July, August and big event weekends such as St Patrick's Day carry the highest hotel rates.
• Dublin nights: central city hotels usually cost more than countryside stays, so the balance of city and coast matters.
• Hotel style: castle and country-house hotels add character and cost; well-run guesthouses keep the budget lower.
• Self-drive versus guided: a hire car is usually the most economical way to tour the west, while private guiding adds cost.
• Activities: island boat trips, guided walks and paid attractions add up over a long itinerary.

Ways to save

• Travel in May, June or September for long days and better availability than high summer.
• Spend fewer nights in Dublin and more in towns such as Kilkenny or Galway City.
• Buy an OPW Heritage Card if you plan to visit several state sites; it starts on first use.
• Enjoy free landscapes: much of the Ring of Kerry, Connemara and the Burren costs nothing beyond fuel.
• Stay longer in fewer bases to cut driving and check-in days.

Currency and payments

Ireland uses the euro (EUR), and card payment is widely accepted, including contactless. Our prices are quoted in US dollars, while entry tickets, meals and fuel are paid in euros, so exchange rates affect on-trip spending. Note that Northern Ireland, part of the UK, uses pounds sterling if you cross the border.

To time your trip for value, see our month-by-month guide to the best time to visit Ireland, and for entry rules and getting around read the Ireland travel guide for first-time visitors. All our ideas are on the Ireland destination page.

Frequently asked questions

Want an exact figure for your dates? Ask us to cost a custom Ireland trip and a specialist will put it together.

Sources

1. Embassy of Ireland, Belgium — Visas for Ireland
2. Heritage Ireland (OPW) — Heritage Card
3. Heritage Ireland (OPW) — Skellig Michael
4. Discover Boyne Valley — Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre (Newgrange and Knowth)
5. Cliffs of Moher Experience — Book online
6. Irish Immigration Service — Single and multiple entry visas