The average price of a 7-day trip to Southwest Ireland is $1,393 for a solo traveler, $2,502 for a couple, and $4,690 for a family of 4. Southwest Ireland hotels range from $53 to $242 per night with an average of $94, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $420 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 $35 to $81 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 Southwest Ireland, IE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DUB and stay in a Southwest Ireland hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- September 17th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southwest Ireland is usually late January and early February.
Average Southwest Ireland Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southwest Ireland for a week is $992-$2,025($142-$289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $345 to $864 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $81 to $99 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southwest Ireland for a week is $2,126-$3,648($304-$521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,728 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $81 to $99 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southwest Ireland for a week is $3,140-$6,792($449-$970 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $3,456 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $178 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $130 to $158 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southwest Ireland
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southwest Ireland? The cheapest trip to Southwest Ireland is about $109 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 $46.
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 Southwest Ireland for a week is $761-$2,044($109-$292 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $345 to $864 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southwest Ireland for a week is $1,246-$3,188($178-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,728 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southwest Ireland for a week is $2,492-$6,016($356-$859 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $3,456 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Southwest Ireland cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southwest Ireland Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southwest Ireland.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southwest Ireland for a week is $2,062-$8,266($295-$1,181 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $170 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $873 to $2,540 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $242 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southwest Ireland for a week is $3,404-$11,996($486-$1,714 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $340 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,746 to $5,080 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $242 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southwest Ireland for a week is $6,808-$21,724($973-$3,103 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $680 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,492 to $10,160 for first class
Lodging: $240 to $484 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $588 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southwest Ireland Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southwest Ireland is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southwest Ireland 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.
Southwest Ireland 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 Southwest Ireland 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 Southwest Ireland.
Flight Costs to Southwest Ireland
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 Southwest Ireland our data includes 471 originating airports, and 177 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southwest Ireland 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 Southwest Ireland, 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 Southwest Ireland can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $603 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.