Want to plan a trip to Ireland but don’t know what the budget is? No problem: here’s an estimate of a typical trip, to give you an idea. The cost of living on the island of Ireland is equivalent to that in France, Belgium, Spain and Germany. Here are a few tips to help you gauge your budget for a stay in Ireland.
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Guide-Irlande.com, we remain convinced that a trip organized by yourself is less expensive than one organized by an agency. Admittedly, this requires a little more logistics: buying your plane or ferry ticket, booking your accommodation, arranging a rental car (if you wish), defining your itinerary… and so on.
But generally speaking, it’s a pleasure to be there!
Here’s an initial estimate of a travel budget, without going through an agency:
| Estimate per person for a 7-day trip | Average budget | High budget (high season or upscale) |
|---|---|---|
| Return airfare from Paris / person | 120 € | 220 € |
| One-week car rental with petrol *. | 300 € | 450 € |
| Accommodation (2 to 3 stars) per day / person | 45 € | 80 € |
| Catering / day / person | 40 € | 60 € |
| Activities / visits per day / person | 40 € | 60 € |
| Total budget per person | 1145 € | 1845 € |
Note that it is possible to reduce costs:
So it’s up to you to make your own choices to find the best price, and organize a stay that suits your needs and desires.
For those on a more comfortable budget, Ireland offers services right up to the top end of the market.
Without going overboard, you can indulge yourself by booking a night in an Irish castle, for example. The best way to immerse yourself in the island’s medieval history!
There are also other ways to treat yourself, such as enjoying a meal in a Michelin-starred restaurant (expect to pay around €100 per head), or simply taking a trip out to sea on a fishing boat! Unforgettable activities that can be adapted to your every whim: enough to make your stay exceptional!
Generally speaking, the cost of living is higher in Ireland than in France. This is due first and foremost to Ireland’s island status. Although the country is self-sufficient in many goods, it remains heavily dependent on imports and foreign trade. It is mainly supplied by ocean carriers… which means significant additional costs for the goods.
This rise in prices can be seen on a daily basis in Ireland. Nothing prohibitive we assure you, but it’s important to budget for a slight extra cost that will impact your vacation. Also, plan to be 10-15% larger than usual: this will ensure a comfortable stay with no unpleasant surprises.
To give you a more concrete idea, here’s an overview of the costs involved in everyday Irish life. Please note that these figures are estimates and may vary according to the region and type of establishment where you will be spending your money.
| Average price | Fork price |
Compared to France | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap hotel | 68 € | 49 à 102€ | +26% | |
| Mid-range hotel | 80 € | 69 à 100€ | +2% | |
| Upmarket hotel | 216 € | 174 à 294€ | -17% | |
| Average price | Price range | Compared to France | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A meal in a mid-range restaurant | 28 € | 20 à 35€ | +10% | |
| Fast-food menu | 7,5 € | 6,5 à 8€ | -6% | |
| Local beer (50 cl draught) | 4,7 € | 4 à 5€ | -6% | |
| Imported beer (33 cl bottle) | 4,9 € | 4 à 5,4€ | +23% | |
| Average price | Price range | Compared to France | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public transport: single ticket | 2,5 € | 2 à 3,2€ | +58% | |
| Public transport: monthly pass | 100 € | 70 à 146€ | +67% | |
| Unleaded petrol (1 liter) | 1,37 € | 1,3 à 1,5€ | +3% | |
| Cab: pick-up (standard fare) | 4,2 € | 3,6 à 5€ | -13% | |
| Cab: 1 km (standard fare) | 1,25 € | 1 à 2€ | -17% | |
| Average price | Price range | Compared to France | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (1.5 l bottle) | 1,29 € | 0,9 à 2€ | +89% | |
| Bread (500g) | 1,43 € | 1 à 2€ | +17% | |
| 12 eggs | 2,5 € | 2 à 3,4€ | -6% | |
| Milk (1 Litre) | 1,05 € | 0,8 à 1,5€ | +11% | |
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