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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.

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17°C SeptemberBest Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep2–4 nightsRecent nonstop return fare from London Gatwick

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At a glance

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

Trip cost

7 nights in Dublin≈ €900–€1260 pp
Return flight
≈€33
Stay
≈€945
Food & local
≈€280

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

Prices shown on this page are indicative estimates in euros, not quotes. Every booking happens separately with its own supplier, at that supplier's own live price. How we work this out.

Stays

Stays in Dublin

From €100/night · Typical €158 · 157 stays · for your 7 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 Gatwick

September from €40 return

Typical €54 · Direct · 7 nights

Wed 30 Sept

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  • Wed 30 Sept7 nights€40, direct

October from €33 return cheapest

Typical €49 · Direct · 2 nights

Thu 8 Oct

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  • Thu 8 Oct2 nights€33, direct

November from €50 return

Typical €55 · Direct · 7 nights

Tue 17 Nov

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December from €47 return

Direct · 7 nights

Sat 5 Dec

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March from €83 return

Direct · 2 nights

Tue 9 Mar

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Indicative, per traveller. You book with Aviasales.

Cheapest and typical return fare to Dublin by month, from London Gatwick.
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MonthLowestTypicalOptions
Sep€40€546
Oct€33€4914
Nov€50€553
Dec€47—2
Mar€83—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.

Dublin weather by month

Dublin is warmest in August, when daily highs average 20°C, and coolest in January at 9°C. October is the wettest month at about 116 mm, January the driest at 48 mm. Taking warmth and rainfall together, June, July, August, September score best for a trip.

Best overall
June · July · August · September
Hottest
August · 20°C
Wettest
October · 116mm
How these figures are worked out

Monthly averages — ERA5 reanalysis, 2022–2024, a three-year average, not a standard 30-year climate normal or a forecast. Gold months are the best weather fit: each month scores on how close its average daily high sits to about 27 °C, with heavy rainfall counting against it, and months far outside that range are not ranked at all.

How we work this out

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.

What’s on in Dublin

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Nearby and alternative destinations

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Good to know about Dublin

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.