By combining flights, accommodation and transfers into an all-inclusive package vacation and visiting during off-peak times and outside of St Patrick's day - you save. If you're travelling from a port city in the UK, you can opt for a cruise ship package as a cheaper option and flying on Tuesdays and Wednesdays is cheaper than on other days of the week.
When should you book a vacation package to Ireland?
June, July, August and the weeks before and after St Patrick's Day are crowded. These are also the most expensive times. Outside of these times, flights, hotels, rental car hire and restaurants are cheaper.
Where should you stay in Ireland during your vacation?
For any vacation type in Ireland:
Clontarf Castle Hotel is a luxurious 4 star establishment. Set in a 12th century stone castle it features modern interiors and amenities in the heart of Dublin. The CBD is just three kilometers away. The hotel offers a lounge, bar and the Fahrenheit Grill restaurant and gym.
The 5 star Westbury Hotel off Grafton Street is near the National Museum and Art Gallery and Dublin Airport. The hotel boasts a grand staircase up to the impressive first-floor lounge. The grill restaurant, Wilde, serves Irish cuisine. Café Novo brassiere and bar serves drinks and tea is served in the art-bedecked Gallery.
For family vacations in Ireland:
The Clayton Hotel in Burlington Road, Dublin is a great family hotel. Not only are rates aimed at larger groups but the hotel is comfortable and offers all the amenities that families love. It's a short 15 minute walk from the city center, and is also close to Aviva Stadium. Dublin CBD can be reached via a short bus trip.
The Spencer Hotel overlooks the River Liffey. It's located close to Dublin CBD, the 3Arena, the Bord Gais Energy Theatre and is home to the SanoVitae Health & Fitness Club. The tram stops right by the hotel.
For romantic vacations in Ireland:
The 4-star Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa is located in Clonakilty in West Cork, 50 minutes from Cork International Airport and 3.5 hours from Dublin Airport. Set against the backdrop of Atlantic ocean views, private balconies and terraces, an on-site restaurant and Island Spa complete the package.
The Ballynahinch Castle Hotel in Connemara is located in a wild, natural setting. Ideal for a weekend away, this 18th century hotel offers fishing or hiking trips. You can reach Ballynahinch Castle on the road from Galway and it's a morning's drive from Dublin Airport.
For luxury vacations in Ireland:
The Marker Hotel is a great choice when it comes to sheer luxury and comfort. The hotel is near Dublin Airport, Grand Canal, Merrion Square and the National Gallery. It has an on-site spa and offers a full breakfast menu and comfortable, well appointed rooms.
The Conrad Hotel is a luxurious 5-star deluxe hotel located in the Dublin CBD close to the National Concert Hall, the beautiful St. Stephen's Green and the modern Grafton Street area. The Trinity College, National Art Gallery, National History Museum and Georgian Dublin are within walking distance. The hotel is near the Aviva Stadium.
For budget vacations in Ireland:
The Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross puts you within a 10-minute drive of War Memorial Gardens and the Tallaght Stadium. The hotel has a fitness center and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as an on-site bar/lounge and room service.
Jury's Inn on Parnell Street is 5-minutes away from the popular James Joyce Centre and Henry Street. The Spire, Abbey Theatre, and Trinity College are nearby. The hotel has on on-site contemporary restaurant and lounge and the Il Barista Café and offers free Wi-Fi.
