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. Dublin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Dublin
Temple Bar - St. Stephen's Green is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Dublin. These include popular favourites such as 3fe Grand Canal Street (32-34 Grand Canal Street Lower), D'Olier Street (D’Olier Chambers D’Olier Street) and 1900 Bar & Restaurant (59 Harcourt 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 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 79 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dublin, with an average rainfall of 49 mm.
How to Get to Dublin
Plane
When flying to Dublin, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dublin from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 50m.
Train
Located 4 km from the city centre, Dublin Port (Irish Ferries) is the busiest station in Dublin. Another popular train station is Dublin Port (Stena), located 4 km from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dublin, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Dublin takes 177 km and will cost you around $43. From Cork, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 290 km. The most popular bus station is Dublin Busáras, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Dublin. Dublin Aston Quay is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.
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 $244 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $528 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Kilronan Guesthouse and Jacobs Inn Dublin. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dublin, with prices from $54 to $770 per night. Temple Bar - St. Stephen's Green is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dublin are about 7% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Rathmines - Templeogue - Terenure - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Abrae Court Guesthouse, Marilyn Mansion and Travelodge Rathmines. The average nightly price for a double room in Rathmines - Templeogue - Terenure is $167.
The Liberties, Inchicore and Phoenix Park - Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin, Ashling Hotel Dublin and Hilton Dublin Kilmainham have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in The Liberties, Inchicore and Phoenix Park will cost you about $110 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dublin
Most booked hotels in Dublin
Hiring a car in Dublin
Hiring a car in Dublin costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to hire it for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Sixt are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Dublin is the Sixt branch at Terminal 1 and 2, which is 9 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $3.19 per litre in Dublin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $38.24 and $50.99. The most frequently booked car type in Dublin is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.