How many days do you need in Ireland?

For a vacation in Ireland that covers a few or more of the island's 32 counties (26 in the Republic of Ireland; 6 in Northern Ireland), plan on a 10-day trip. This provides enough time to visit two different cities and a number of natural attractions by car for those who prefer road trips.



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Planning Your Trip to Ireland For a vacation in Ireland that covers a few or more of the island's 32 counties (26 in the Republic of Ireland; 6 in Northern Ireland), plan on a 10-day trip. This provides enough time to visit two different cities and a number of natural attractions by car for those who prefer road trips.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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'Must Sees':
  • Trinity College.
  • The Books of Kells.
  • Dublin Castle.
  • Guinness Storehouse.
  • Kilmainham Gaol.
  • Grafton Street.
  • And of course Temple Bar. No first-time visit to Dublin is complete without the Temple Bar. Dublin's most visited neighborhood is a maze of quaint streets and alleys sandwiched between historic buildings.


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If you enjoy company, Ireland is renowned for its walking festivals – enjoy a walk in the company of strangers, who are friends you just haven't met yet! Short walks in Ireland range from 1-5 hours. Medium walks can be anything from 5-20 miles/8-30km.

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Yes! Tipping in restaurants in Ireland (and in cafes/pubs where you've had a sit-down meal) is one of the more common situations where a tip is expected. Once the service has been good and once there is no service charge included, of course. How much to tip: In general, a 10% tip is more than acceptable.

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