Ireland on a Budget

B&B vouchers are widely available and many people planning a trip to Ireland at least consider buying them. But are they a good deal?

Wendy takes a look at the pros and cons of buying vouchers, to help you to decide whether or not they will be good value for you.

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The hotel market in Ireland is oversupplied -which means there are bargains to be had. If you can travel off-season great, but even if you can’t it is possible to get great prices.

These tips will help you to reduce your accommodation costs without compromising on quality.

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Visitors to Ireland from non-EU countries can claim back the VAT (or sales tax) they spend on certain goods in Ireland.

However knowing how to do so and ensuring you have all the necessary documentation requires a little bit of homework – but with VAT rates as high as 21%, this is homework well worth doing.

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The fact that all these places are completely free to visit does not in any way make them inferior – some of the most popular visitor attractions in Ireland are on this list.

If you are traveling to Ireland on a tight budget, this is definitely a page you need to print out and take with you.

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The heritage card gives access to dozens of historic sites, scenic areas, parks and gardens in Ireland for a real bargain price.

Even if you are spending less a week in Ireland you will probably get enough value from this card to justify its price – any longer than that and it’s a complete certainty

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Fuel in Ireland is expensive, and it’s even more expensive in Northern Ireland. This is partly down to international oil prices, but also to heavier government taxes on fuel than in other countries.

On the positive side however, rental cars here tend to be new and quite economical to run and there are some other ways you can save a little money.

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Where, when and how to get the best value when you book car rental for your Irish holiday.

There is also an exclusive discount for DoChara users in here on all rentals from Dan Dooley.

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This is a complete listing of the sites to which the Hertiage Card gives admission in Ireland, ordered by their location, since this is the way they are most likely to be visited.

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There are limitations on touring Ireland by public transport – train cover is patchy and you are a prisoner of bus time tables.

However it can be a very cost effective way to tour, especially if you are eligible for one or other of the cut rate transport cards available.

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For most people planning a significant amount of train travel in Ireland, an Eurail travel pass, available only to non-European residents, is good value.

There are a number of different pass options – this overview will help you to select the right one for you, and there are also some tips about getting the best value from your pass.

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