Dublin Vacation Budget
This trip was taken with my mom, sister, and husband, Josh. If you want to see photos from our trip head over to our Instagram Travel Gallery.
- Budget: $3,000
- Spent: $3,435
- Airbnb: $740
- Flights: $1,580
- Cell Phone Service: $115
- Food: $700
- Activities: $150
- Transportation: $150
Dublin Trip Itinerary
Dates: Sept 29 – Oct 5
Aer Lingus: 8hr non-stop, arriving the 29th
Weather: 55 degrees on average, chances of rain
Day 1: Sunday, September 29th
- Arrival: Land in Dublin at 9:30 AM
- Check-in: Head to Airbnb
- Grocery Run: Walk to the nearest stores, Aldi or Lidl (8-minute walk).
- Explore: Stroll down Grafton Street and enjoy street performances.
- Visit: St. Patrick’s Cathedral (€10 per person).
Day 2: Monday, September 30th
- Tour: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Big Bus Dublin (€36 per person).
- Visit: Dublin Castle (€8 per person).
Day 3: Tuesday, October 1st
- Day Trip: Kilkenny, a medieval town with rich history:
- Bus: 2 hours via Kilkenny (MacDonagh) Station.(€17 per person)
- Attractions:
- Kilkenny Castle (€8 per person).
- Walk along the River Nore and explore Matt the Millers.
- St. Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower.
Day 4: Wednesday, October 2nd
Relax: Free day to explore or revisit favorite spots.
- Optional: Check out live music at Arthur’s Pub.
Day 5: Thursday, October 3rd
- Day Trip: Belfast
- Travel: Dublin to Belfast by Train (Conolly Station to Belfast Lanyon Station, €35 per person round trip). Note: Due to train route construction, may need to take a bus.
- Highlights:
- Dessert and sausage rolls at The Golden Crumb.
- Visit St. Anne’s Cathedral (£5 per person).
- Tour Belfast City Hall (Free, Mon-Fri, 11 AM–2 PM). (free)
- Dinner at The Great Room (€40 per person, reserve here).
- Alternative: Berts Jazz Bar.
- Event: Attend the Dublin Symphony (€35 per person). 7PM
Day 6: Friday, October 4th
- Day Trip: Howth
- Travel: Irish Rail operates a fast train service from Dublin Connolly station to Howth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €6 – €8 and the journey takes 26 minutes. Buy tickets at the station.
- Highlights:
- Main Street
- Waterfront
Day 7: Saturday, October 5th
- Flight: Head to the airport by 1:00 PM for the flight home. (€20 Uber)
Notes
- It gets dark around 6:30 PM this time of year.
- The Airbnb is a 23-minute walk to Connolly Station.
- Tickets for the DART cannot be purchased beforehand.
- Keep some cash for small purchases or tips along the way.
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