Should I bring U.S. dollars to Ireland?

You can't use dollars in Ireland so we advise paying for your vacation using a mix of cash withdrawals and card payments. The Republic of Ireland uses euros (€) and Northern Ireland uses pounds (£). For Ireland tours visiting Northern Ireland, you'll need a small amount of pounds alongside euros.



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