Travel Tips
Ireland
Green coastlines, friendly pubs and historic castles make Ireland ideal for a slow road trip.
- Capital
- Dublin
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- English, Irish
- Best overall
- May to September
- Emergency
- 112 or 999
- Electricity
- 230V, plug type G
Top Destinations
Ireland is not in the Schengen Area and has its own visa rules. Many nationalities can visit without a visa. Check the rule for your passport. Passport validity rules vary, so check the requirements before you book.
Read about visa on arrival, e-visas and online registration →
Still have specific visa questions?
Late spring to early autumn has the longest days and mildest weather. Pack a rain jacket in every season.
Not sure which month suits your trip?
Dublin
Trinity College, literary history and traditional pubs.
Cliffs of Moher
Dramatic sea cliffs on the Atlantic coast.
Galway
A lively, musical city and a base for Connemara.
Ring of Kerry
A scenic loop of mountains, coast and villages.
Giant's Causeway
Basalt columns on the coast of Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK.
Need help choosing where to go?
- Days 1 to 3 Dublin
- Days 4 to 5 Galway and Cliffs of Moher
- Days 6 to 8 Killarney and the Ring of Kerry
- Days 9 to 10 Cork, then return to Dublin
Want a route planned around your dates?
- A car gives you the most freedom. Remember that traffic drives on the left, and country roads are narrow.
- Trains and buses link the main cities.
Not sure how to get between places?
- Cards are widely accepted. Northern Ireland uses pounds, not euros.
- Buy an eSIM before you fly or a local SIM on arrival, so maps work from day one.
Questions about costs, cash or SIM cards?
- Irish stew.
- Seafood chowder with brown soda bread.
- A pint of stout in a local pub.
Want tips on what and where to eat?
- Take care on cliff edges and coastal paths, especially in wind.
- Carry layers and a rain jacket, even in summer.
Planning a trip to Ireland?
Book a one-on-one call and bring your questions about your route, costs and visa.
Information on this page may change, so please confirm the latest visa and entry requirements and your government travel advice on official websites before you travel.