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Dublin

Dublin holidays

Ireland's capital, a compact, riverside city built around Georgian squares and a pub culture that is a genuine social institution, with the coast and hills close by.

20°C AugustBest Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep2–4 nightsDirect from London Stansted

Check flights for 26–28 Aug

At a glance

  • short city breaks
  • weekend trips
  • combining with a coastal or Wicklow day trip

Trip cost

2 nights in Dublin≈ €285–€385 pp
Return flight
≈€36
Stay
≈€270
Food & local
≈€80

Includes the return fare from London Stansted. An estimate, not a quote — each booking happens separately with its supplier. How we work this out.

Stays

Stays in Dublin

From €93/night · Typical €192 · 86 stays · for your 2 nights

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Getting to Dublin

  • AirportDublin Airport (DUB)
  • Transfer optionsBus, taxi

Buses and taxis run from Dublin Airport to the city centre.

These fares are not for your selected dates.

Flexible-date fares from London Stansted

August from €71 return

Typical €99 · Direct · 2 nights

Wed 26 Aug

Ryanair

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September from €36 return cheapest

Typical €43 · Direct · 2 nights

Fri 25 Sept

Ryanair

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October from €36 return

Typical €39 · Direct · 8 nights

Wed 7 Oct

Ryanair

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November from €51 return

Typical €52 · Direct · 7 nights

Tue 17 Nov

Ryanair

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May from €94 return

Direct · 3 nights

Mon 17 May

Ryanair

See May flights

Indicative, per traveller. You book with Aviasales.

Cheapest and typical return fare to Dublin by month, from London Stansted.
See fare details — 5 months as a table

Pick a month to set your trip to its real dates.

MonthLowestTypicalOptions
Aug€71€996
Sep€36€439
Oct€36€393
Nov€51€524
May€94—2

Areas of Dublin

A few places people base themselves, and who each tends to suit.

  • Temple BarThe city's best-known nightlife district, suited to travellers who want to be in the middle of the noise, though it is louder and busier than the rest of the centre.
  • Georgian core (St Stephen's Green / Grafton Street)Best for first-time visitors who want the main shopping street, parks and sights within walking distance.
  • DocklandsA modern, riverside business district, suited to travellers who prefer newer hotels and quieter evenings over being in the historic core.
  • Rathmines / PortobelloA more residential, canal-side area a short walk or bus ride from the centre, suited to travellers who want a local feel over a tourist one.

When to go

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis, 2022–2024). Gold months are the best weather fit.

Best overall
June · July · August · September
Hottest
August · 20°C
Wettest
October · 116mm
  • Jan9°48mm
  • Feb10°62mm
  • Mar11°111mm
  • Apr12°81mm
  • May16°58mm
  • Jun18°72mm
  • Jul19°92mm
  • Aug20°83mm
  • Sep17°113mm
  • Oct15°116mm
  • Nov11°81mm
  • Dec9°78mm

What each season is like

Spring
Milder and drier than winter, though rain stays a possibility on any given day regardless of the forecast.
Summer
The warmest and driest season on average, with long evenings, and also when the city and its pubs are busiest.
Autumn
Cooling and wetter, with wind picking up, but noticeably quieter than summer in the main visitor areas.
Winter
Short daylight and frequent rain and wind rather than deep cold; an umbrella matters more here in winter than a heavy coat.

Good to know about Dublin

Worth it for

The centre is small enough to cover on foot, with Georgian squares, the river Liffey and the main sights all within a short walk of each other.

Keep in mind

Rain is a year-round possibility rather than a winter-only feature, and outdoor plans need a backup regardless of season.

Why go

  • The centre is small enough to cover on foot, with Georgian squares, the river Liffey and the main sights all within a short walk of each other.
  • Pub culture here is a genuine social institution rather than a tourist add-on, and live traditional music is easy to find on an ordinary night.
  • The coast and the Wicklow hills are both reachable on a day trip without needing to change base.

Worth knowing

  • Rain is a year-round possibility rather than a winter-only feature, and outdoor plans need a backup regardless of season.
  • The centre's best-known pub streets get loud and crowded, especially on weekend nights, which does not suit every traveller.
  • Accommodation in the compact centre is in high demand, so it is worth booking ahead rather than arriving without a plan.