Dublin travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dublin
With 1.02 million inhabitants, Dublin is the most populous city in Ireland. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dublin has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Dublin
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Sports & Fitness
Art & Performing Arts
Other activities
Where to Eat in Dublin
Temple Bar - St. Stephen's Green is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Dublin. These include popular favorites such as 3fe Grand Canal Street (32-34 Grand Canal Street Lower), The Little Pig Speakeasy (6 Glendinning Lane) and D'Olier Street (D’Olier Chambers D’Olier Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Dawson Street (13-17 Dawson Street) and The Black Forge (163/165 Drimnagh Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Hawksmoor Dublin (34 College Green) and Shouk (40 Drumcondra Rd Lower Drumcondra) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Dublin.
When to visit Dublin
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dublin in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dublin, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.
How to Get to Dublin
Plane
When flying to Dublin, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dublin include JetBlue, KLM and American Airlines. The shortest flight to Dublin from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dublin. Located 3 miles from the city center, Dublin Port (Irish Ferries) is the busiest station in Dublin. Another popular train station is Dublin Port (Stena), located 3 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Dublin is to pick up a car rental from Shannon, which is about 117 miles from Dublin. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Shannon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dublin, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dublin takes 140 miles and will cost you around $28. From Cork, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 180 miles. The most popular bus station is Dublin Busáras, located 0.5 miles from downtown Dublin. Dublin Aston Quay is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.
Airports near Dublin
Airlines serving Dublin
Where to stay in Dublin
From 5-star hotels such as the The Merrion to great affordable options like the Hotel 7 Dublin, Dublin offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $336 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Generator Dublin and Dergvale Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dublin, with prices from $34 to $588 per night. Temple Bar - St. Stephen's Green is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Dublin are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Temple Bar - St. Stephen's Green - In Dublin’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hard Rock Hotel Dublin, The Grafton Hotel and Anantara The Marker Dublin.
Ballsbridge - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Butlers Townhouse, Schoolhouse Hotel and Dylan Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Ballsbridge is $102.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dublin
Most booked hotels in Dublin
Renting a car in Dublin
Renting a car in Dublin costs $31 per day, on average, or $93 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar and Sixt are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Dublin is the Sixt branch at Terminal 1 and 2, which is 6 miles from the city center.
Expect to pay $7.53 per gallon in Dublin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $90.40 and $120.53. The most frequently booked car type in Dublin is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai i30 or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.