The average price of a 7-day trip to Cork is $1,455 for a solo traveler, $2,613 for a couple, and $4,899 for a family of 4. Cork hotels range from $62 to $245 per night with an average of $120, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Dublin Airport (DUB) are between $617 and $960 per person for economy flights and $1,936 to $3,012 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $99 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Cork, IE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DUB and stay in a Cork hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- September 17th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cork is usually late January and early February.
Average Cork Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cork for a week is $1,098-$2,086($157-$298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $345 to $787 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cork for a week is $2,260-$3,912($323-$559 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,574 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cork for a week is $3,240-$7,132($463-$1,019 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $3,148 for economy
Lodging: $186 to $202 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $157 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cork
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cork? The cheapest trip to Cork is about $118 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $53.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Cork for a week is $824-$1,896($118-$271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $345 to $787 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cork for a week is $1,330-$3,012($190-$430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,574 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cork for a week is $2,660-$5,712($380-$816 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $3,148 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $208 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Cork cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cork Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cork.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cork for a week is $2,276-$8,196($325-$1,171 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $208 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $990 to $1,724 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cork for a week is $3,784-$11,376($541-$1,625 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $416 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,980 to $3,448 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cork for a week is $7,568-$20,748($1,081-$2,964 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $832 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,960 to $6,896 for first class
Lodging: $256 to $490 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,338 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cork Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cork is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cork due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Cork Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Cork hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Cork.
Flight Costs to Cork
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $960 average in mid December to a low of $617 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $802. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cork our data includes 471 originating airports, and 177 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cork from an airport like Martha’s Vineyard (MVY) in Martha’s Vineyard, MA (the United States) for an average $2,947 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Doncaster Sheffield (DSA) in Finningley (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $72.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Cork, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $343, so you can easily save about 56% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Cork can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $702 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.