Destination
Dublin, Ireland
Literary pubs, Georgian squares and Guinness at the source, with the Wicklow Mountains and the Cliffs of Moher within a day trip, and US preclearance for the flight home.
Trips to Dublin from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | fine |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | fine |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- March: St Patrick's Festival parades and crowds around 17 March
- June: Bloomsday celebrations on 16 June
Where to stay in Dublin
- Temple Bar / Trinity: Pubs, cobbles and the main sights, lively until late.
- St Stephen's Green / Georgian Dublin: Elegant squares and the city's smartest hotels.
- Docklands: Modern riverside hotels with good value and easy transport.
- Portobello / Camden Street: Local pubs, cafés and canal walks away from the tourists.
What to do in Dublin
- Pour your own pint at the Guinness Storehouse
- See the Book of Kells at Trinity College
- Pub crawl with live trad music
- Day trip to the Cliffs of Moher or Glendalough
- Walk the Howth cliff path
- Tour Kilmainham Gaol
Good to know
| Airports | Dublin Airport (DUB) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | Europe/Dublin |
| Kind of trip | city, culture, nightlife, history, road-trip |
Questions about Dublin
When is the best time to visit Dublin?
May, June, July, August and September.
Do US citizens need a passport for Dublin?
Yes. Dublin is in Ireland; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Dublin on the ground?
Dublin is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.