What budget for activities and outings Ireland?

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 group entrance for families (2 adults and 2 children).

In Dublin, the Dublin Pass allows you to enter about thirty tourist sites without queuing, you have free access to the "Hop on Hop off" bus, 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 in the capital.

In Ireland, to spend time without spending a penny, we obviously practice the number one activity in the country: hiking. There are countless trails in the country and they are a delight for locals and visitors alike. Some jogging in the parks of the big cities will also allow you to sweat at a lower cost.

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. Be careful, in Northern Ireland, the currency being the pound sterling, a commission will be charged for each payment.

In addition to the great shows and concerts programmed in the big halls of the country, many concerts of traditional music are proposed in all the pubs of the country... for the price of a Guinness to consume 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, it is necessary to count approximately 15 € for a dish.

In the big cities of Ireland, you will see proposed on (almost) all the frontages of the restaurants a menu Early Bird. Usually served in the late afternoon between 5pm and 7pm, this is a formula with two or three dishes at reasonable prices, often between €20 and €40 (depending on the range of the restaurant). 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!

Of course, all establishments take credit cards. Be careful, in Northern Ireland, the currency is the pound sterling, a commission will be charged for each payment.

What is the budget for accommodation Ireland?

Ireland offers a complete range of accommodation. No need to worry about 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 your work on an organic farm.

As for the budget, you have to count from 15 € to 40 € for a bed in a dormitory in a youth hostel, from 100 € to 200 € for a double room in a Bed & Breakfast and from 200 € in a high end hotel. On weekends, prices are much higher than during the week.

Please note that by calling the establishments directly, you will get better prices than on the online booking sites.

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