Trips to IrelandIf there is one place that you could tour many time’s, it is Ireland. Trips to Ireland normally leave the tourist with a selffulfilling feeling. This is evident as you get your money’s worth in this beautiful country. Ireland is quickly becoming an economic force to be reckoned with in Europe and is climbing the latter in rankings amongst Europe’s most prosperous countries. Of course, what make this country so exciting for tourist are the mysterious Stone Age tombs and its many ancient medieval castles. The country is also world renowned for its St. Patrick’s day brewed beers and festivities. Now that you have small background of Ireland, let us look at some accommodation options for you to save.Ireland AccommodationsJust like any other European travel destination or any other destination in the world, if you plan trips to Ireland, you will want to travel most of the time during the high peak season, which normally are during the summer months of May-September. These seasons offer you, the tourist, and the best of the best activities for you to participate in. However, I want to point out that traveling during these seasons can cost you significantly more money. Often time’s, the price could be 10-25% more than what you would pay for if you traveling during the off-season. If you want to travel during these high peak seasons, be sure to book your travels early. You could go through the Irish Tourist board as they only charge a 4 Euro fee to book your room. If you want to camp, which is your cheapest route, you could expect to pay anywhere from 10-20 Euro’s. This includes a tent for two people, which is a great deal. Some of the hostels, unbelievably, have spaces for camping as well. The prices for camping range due in part to the time of season that you may travel. If you want to travel during the summer months, hotels in Ireland are normally booked full so make sure you book far in advance. If you cannot find a hotel to stay in, you may want to look at staying in one of the many hostels that Ireland has to offer. You will find hostels around Ireland that normally cost from 12-20 Euros’s a night. If you want to stay in the capital, Dublin, you can expect these prices to almost double, as the capital is a favorite amongst tourist. A final option for you is to stay in a bed and breakfast type accommodation. These are more like hotels and prices range from 35 Euro’s up until 70 Euro’s a night.Getting AroundThere are many ways to get around when you are planning trips to Ireland. Below is a list of options that you will have when you arrive to this beautiful country.Bus Bus systems services operate all over the country and go into Northern Ireland. The rates of a bus ticket cost less than the rail system. For a return trip, you can expect to pay slightly more. Most of the buses in Ireland’s inner city are owned and operated by Ulsterbus. Cars To rent a car, you must be over the age of 21. Some rental car agencies’ have age minimum age of 23 and you must have held a valid driver’s license for one year. You can rent a car for a maximum of three months and most of the time; you can use your home license. However, it is still a good idea to try to get your international driver’s license. Bicycle Ireland is one of the premiere European countries for bicycling. The weather can get bad and some of the roads are not built very well but, Ireland’s local population are mindful of bicyclist and there are many trails for tourist to explore. The cost to rent a bicycle for a day goes from 10-20 Euros’ a day or 50-100 Euro’s for a week. Bike rental agencies are all over Ireland and you could contact them by going to Eurotrekraleghgroup.com. You can also transport your bicycle on buses for a fee of 10 Euro’s. If you store your bike on trains, you can expect to pay 2.50 Euro’s for a one-way trip. Train Many of Irelands train routes originate from Dublin. The tickets for trains can be almost twice as much as they are for buses but you will arrive at your destination a lot quicker. Sights To SeeThere are many sites’ to see when visiting Ireland and most of which are sure to be a traveler’s treat. Here are a couple of sites that you may want to travel too.National Museum: Here you will find artifacts from the medieval age and gold pieces of those who once ruled in Ireland. In addition, old Viking clothing and artifacts illustrating the Viking history is all presented at the museum. The museum is open from 10AM-5PM Tuesday through Saturday. National Gallery: This gallery has a fine collection of Irish art. In addition, many contemporary arts from famous Irish artists are also on display. Ireland ActivitiesLooking for activities to do while you plan trips to Ireland? Then you have come to the right place. The thing that Ireland is most known for is its outdoor activities. You can find an abundance of information on outdoor activities on tourist boards posted throughout Dublin and neighboring cities’. If you decide to hike, you will be happy to know that there are miles and miles of marked trails for you to explore.Ireland VisaIf you decide to plan trips to Ireland you may want to know that you will not need to get a Ireland visa. You will not need a visa if you are traveling from the U.S. or any other European Union Country ,for no longer than 90 days.Business HoursKnowing business hours is very important when planning trips to Ireland. You do not want you to plan a shopping trip only to find that the stores are closed. Most shops are open from Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM. In the summer months, they will stay open later, and during the winter season, they will close early. During December, it will not be uncommon for shops to close completely. Pubs will open in the early afternoon and close at 1130PM.
Ireland Points Of InterestThank you for visiting trips to Ireland. Be sure to read more about this country and many others on this site and see how you could travel Europe cheap.
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