Traveling to Ireland
Traveling to Ireland is no easy feat, from here you cannot hop in your car and drive there so below are some different accommodations so that you can customize the best plan for you. These sites will compare rates and ticket prices so that you can get the best deal. Besides buying your tickets you can also book a rental car on kayak.com to save you and your family even more money.
Visit:
http://www.europeandestinations.com/Ireland
http://www.cheapflights.com/flights-to-ireland/
http://www.kayak.com/
Visit:
http://www.europeandestinations.com/Ireland
http://www.cheapflights.com/flights-to-ireland/
http://www.kayak.com/
Traveling on a Budget tips
Step 1: Take advantage of last-minute travel deals if you have a flexible schedule. Many discount travel sites announce deals for vacation packages a few weeks to a few months ahead of time.
Step 2: Stay at a bed-and-breakfast or farmhouse rental instead of hotels. Few hotels can compete with the character, service and price provided by local family-run lodging.
Step 3: Use the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) to travel around Dublin and the surrounding areas. Daily or weekly travel passes are available, and the DART can be used to explore much of the east coast, including Howth, Dun Laoghaire and Bray.
Step 4: Instead of flying, travel by Irish rail to get to cities like Cork or Belfast. Depending on the time of year, rates for standard-class travel to Belfast can be as low as 20. Bus travel is an affordable option but increases travel time, so plan your time wisely. Consider rail or bus package tours if you want to see several sites or cities around the country.
Step 5: Fill up at breakfast provided at your lodging (it's often free) and consider simple yet filling starters such as soup with brown bread for lunch. Food in Ireland can be expensive and quickly consume your budget.
Step 6: Look for restaurants with the best deals by checking out daily menu boards. A lot of restaurants run daily specials, which sometimes include an entree and a glass of wine for 12 to 15 euros.
Step 7: Take advantage of take-out food and enjoy the scenery. Sandwiches and wraps can be found at specialty grocery stores, and fish and chips at take-out restaurants. If the weather is nice, sitting around parks and waterways throughout Ireland provides a nice atmosphere for dining on a tight budget.
Step 8: Plan your trip around free and low-cost attractions located throughout Ireland. Some examples include the Dungarvan Castle in County Waterford, the Wicklow Mountains National Park, and the Cork Public Museum.
*When you find a tour that interests you, compare prices. Sometimes package tour deals offer a good price, but there is a chance they include stops or services you don’t want or need. Piecing together accommodations, transportation or attraction entrance fees yourself takes time, but it may save you money.*
Warning: Renting a car and driving around Ireland on your own is a budget-friendly option. However, you should be comfortable with mapping out your own course and driving on the left-hand side of the road.
Step 2: Stay at a bed-and-breakfast or farmhouse rental instead of hotels. Few hotels can compete with the character, service and price provided by local family-run lodging.
Step 3: Use the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) to travel around Dublin and the surrounding areas. Daily or weekly travel passes are available, and the DART can be used to explore much of the east coast, including Howth, Dun Laoghaire and Bray.
Step 4: Instead of flying, travel by Irish rail to get to cities like Cork or Belfast. Depending on the time of year, rates for standard-class travel to Belfast can be as low as 20. Bus travel is an affordable option but increases travel time, so plan your time wisely. Consider rail or bus package tours if you want to see several sites or cities around the country.
Step 5: Fill up at breakfast provided at your lodging (it's often free) and consider simple yet filling starters such as soup with brown bread for lunch. Food in Ireland can be expensive and quickly consume your budget.
Step 6: Look for restaurants with the best deals by checking out daily menu boards. A lot of restaurants run daily specials, which sometimes include an entree and a glass of wine for 12 to 15 euros.
Step 7: Take advantage of take-out food and enjoy the scenery. Sandwiches and wraps can be found at specialty grocery stores, and fish and chips at take-out restaurants. If the weather is nice, sitting around parks and waterways throughout Ireland provides a nice atmosphere for dining on a tight budget.
Step 8: Plan your trip around free and low-cost attractions located throughout Ireland. Some examples include the Dungarvan Castle in County Waterford, the Wicklow Mountains National Park, and the Cork Public Museum.
*When you find a tour that interests you, compare prices. Sometimes package tour deals offer a good price, but there is a chance they include stops or services you don’t want or need. Piecing together accommodations, transportation or attraction entrance fees yourself takes time, but it may save you money.*
Warning: Renting a car and driving around Ireland on your own is a budget-friendly option. However, you should be comfortable with mapping out your own course and driving on the left-hand side of the road.