Can you vacation in Ireland without a car?


Can you vacation in Ireland without a car? Most of the main towns and cities in Ireland, like Dublin, Limerick and Galway, are, for the most part, wonderfully walkable. You will, at times, need to use public transport, but a car is by no means necessary.


Is it expensive to eat in Ireland?

The average cost of a meal in a cheaper restaurant is around €10-€15. In a mid-range restaurant, the average cost of a meal is €20-€30. In a high-end restaurant, the average cost of a meal is €40-€50 or more.


Is Ireland cheap or expensive?

At a country level, the cost of living in Ireland, including housing, is only 10% lower than the cost of living in the USA. However, the United States has many cities that are cheaper to live in than similar cities in Ireland.


Why is Ireland so expensive to visit?

Lack of natural resources. We have a major lack of natural resources in Ireland meaning a huge amount of what we eat, wear and use has to be imported from abroad. And as outlined above, our relatively isolated, island location means transporting things into the country is more expensive than other countries.


What is the rainiest month in Ireland?

The wettest months, almost everywhere are December and January. April is the driest month generally but in many southern parts, June is the driest.


What is the cheapest month to go to Ireland?

The low season from November to February is the best time for a cheap stay in Ireland.


Can you get around Dublin without a car?

There are plenty of options for getting from A to B in Dublin. It is a fairly compact city, which means walking and cycling are viable options. You can walk from many of the city's outlying districts to its centre in around 30 or 40 minutes. But the public transport in Dublin is pretty good too.


Is there a train that goes around Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann InterCity Services For the longer journeys around Ireland, our regional, Intercity services are a relaxing and scenic way to travel from county to county. We offer some great on board features such as WiFi, catering and power sockets.