The average price of a 7-day trip to Shannon is $1,217 for a solo traveler, $2,186 for a couple, and $4,098 for a family of 4. Shannon hotels range from $45 to $207 per night with an average of $78, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $400 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 $28 to $66 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 Shannon, IE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DUB and stay in a Shannon hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- September 17th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Shannon is usually late January and early February.
Average Shannon Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shannon for a week is $883-$1,747($126-$250 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $345 to $787 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $83 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Shannon for a week is $1,968-$3,342($281-$477 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,574 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $83 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Shannon for a week is $2,734-$5,848($391-$835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $3,148 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $142 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $95 to $116 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Shannon
How cheap can you make a vacation to Shannon? The cheapest trip to Shannon is about $98 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 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 $37.
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 Shannon for a week is $686-$1,865($98-$266 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $345 to $787 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Shannon for a week is $1,150-$2,890($164-$413 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,574 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Shannon for a week is $2,300-$5,276($329-$754 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $3,148 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Shannon cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Shannon Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Shannon.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Shannon for a week is $1,586-$7,924($227-$1,132 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $145 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $711 to $2,109 for first class
Lodging: $84 to $207 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Shannon for a week is $2,668-$11,048($381-$1,578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $290 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,422 to $4,218 for first class
Lodging: $84 to $207 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shannon for a week is $5,336-$20,176($762-$2,882 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $580 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,844 to $8,436 for first class
Lodging: $168 to $414 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $600 to $1,280 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Shannon Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Shannon is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Shannon 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.
Shannon 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 Shannon 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Shannon.
Flight Costs to Shannon
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 Shannon our data includes 471 originating airports, and 177 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shannon 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 Shannon, 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 Shannon can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $515 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.