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Ireland Travel Guide

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Tourist season

Are December and January good months to visit Ireland?

12

December

Off
season

1

January

Off
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Ireland for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 103 to 124 USD

Tourist's budget
from 153 to 199 USD

Did you know?

The population of Ireland is around 4.94 mil., which puts the country in 122. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Dublin (IE) and Washington D.C. (US) is 3382 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Dublin click here

Dublin
Dublin
Cork
Dundalk
Limerick
Waterford
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
3382
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Ireland on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

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Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

26 December 2024• St Stephen's Day

Currency

Euro (EUR) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 EUR
Rate
Inversion
GBP
0.83194
1.20201
USD
1.0502
0.9522
Update: 15 Dec 2024

Get ready for your next trip

With just a few clicks you can find the best accommodation, airline tickets, or buy insurance that provides comprehensive protection for your next journey.

Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Ireland

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Distance matrix
MilesDublinCorkGalwayLimerickWaterfordKilkennySligoKillarney National Park
Dublin-1361151098363111166
Cork136-9853637316447
Galway11598-46107867390
Limerick1095346-695811160
Waterford836310769-28150105
Kilkenny6373865828-123107
Sligo11116473111150123-163
Killarney National Park166479060105107163-

A Brief History of Ireland

Important historical events that significantly shaped the nation's trajectory throughout the centuries

Best Ways to Experience Ireland

  • Cuisine
  • Art
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 103 to 124 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 153 to 199 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Ireland via the Prices link

Currency

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Euro (EUR)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 15 December 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Ireland.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
  • More

visiting flagIreland for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 3 months
  • Strict application of immigration rules regarding providing proof of the trip purpose, sufficient funds, return ticket and accommodation.
  • Residence permit for stays of longer than 90 days obtainable after arrival under certain conditions.

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Ireland the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type G sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket GType G

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

122 / 231
Ranking
4 937 786
Irish 84.5%, other white 9.8%, Asian 1.9%, black 1.4%

Area

122 / 230
Ranking
27.1 thous. mi²

Life expectancy

27 / 196
Ranking
81.5
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 79.1women 83.9

Median age

113 / 157
Ranking
37.8
Average age of population expressed in years.men 37.4women 38.2

Population growth

89 / 172
Ranking
0.97%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

11 / 131
Ranking
99%
Ability to read, write and count.men 99%women 99%

GDP

3 / 194
Ranking
95 237 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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