How much does a trip to Dublin, Ireland cost?

• Fair taxi price (official, daytime): €25 - €35. Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals and insist on the meter. Prefer hailing through Free Now, Bolt or Uber for a metered fare. Refuse unlicensed drivers who approach you inside the terminal or at exits.
• Best alternative: Aircoach bus (€8)
• Tap your Leap Card or contactless card on the validator when boarding Dublin Bus and at the platform gates on Luas and DART. Always validate before travel; forgetting to tap is treated as travelling without a ticket. Fine without a valid ticket: €100.
• Tipping is not required. In sit-down restaurants 10% is appreciated for good service but never automatic. Round up in taxis and for tours only if satisfied.
• Service charges are not typical in Dublin. A service charge is sometimes added for large groups and should be shown on the menu or bill. Check the bill for unexpected charges and always confirm the menu price before ordering.
• Always choose to be charged in euro and decline dynamic currency conversion. Prefer ATMs attached to major banks. Independent ATMs in shops and bars often charge high withdrawal fees.

Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.

Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.

Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-06. Your trip can cost more or less.