Dublin travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dublin
With a population of 46,036, Dublin is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dublin has to offer.
Where to Eat in Dublin
If you’re looking for affordable options, Black Angus Steakhouse - Dublin (4814 Dublin Blvd.) and Burma! Burma! (7294 San Ramon Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Dublin
How to Get to Dublin
Plane
Although Dublin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 15 miles from Dublin. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dublin departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dublin. The train journey from Dublin to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Dublin is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 27 miles from Dublin. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dublin, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Dublin takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.
Airlines serving Dublin
Where to stay in Dublin
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dublin Pleasanton and Extended Stay America Suites - Dublin - Hacienda Dr.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dublin
Most booked hotels in Dublin
Renting a car in Dublin
Renting a car in Dublin costs $77 per day, on average, or $231 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at San Francisco.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Dublin is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.