Budget Travel Tips for Dublin

If you fancy a trip to some great place of this world, then Dublin is the right place for you. With its rich legendary history, remarkable pub culture and vibrant landmark architecture, the capital of Ireland has numerous entice visitors traveling all around the city. A trip to Dublin is worth it even if the  prices are on par if you compare it to other places in Europe. If you have to control your budget, then with some planning, a little amount of money can go a long way. Just follow some easy tips for budget travel and you will be moving towards Dublin in no time.

Plan Ahead



There are many discount cards available for the tourists such as Dublin pass, which is suitable for those who are spending a few days in the city. There is free airport transport along with an off-tour bus ticket, which gives you an entry to main parts of the city. If someone wants to move out of town, then there is a heritage card that allows discounted entrance to the most beautiful sites of Dublin.

Free Attractions on Your Way



If a visitor is on a tight budget, then there are some free attractions to enjoy without spending a single penny. These include some famous museums such as the National Museum, which allows free entry and free enjoyment whole day. Literature fans can also look through the wide range historic bookstores, which would take them on a journey of the most popular historical places. On the other hand, there are some green places, which also allow free entry such as Phoenix Park, Ashtown Castle, Liffey Broadwalk and the Christ Church Cathedral.

Control your Drinking Budget



People visiting Dublin cannot go along without visiting a brew because of which they easily blow up their budget. It is important for you to avoid pub-crawls that often result in overpriced visits. You can look for cheap pubs in the city such as Temple Bar, which is an affordable place, but the visitor has to set up a spending limit. You can also visit some microbreweries in Dublin if you want to learn more about beers and at the same try get a chance to taste a variety of this drink.

Put your savings to good use



After saving a lot of money during your trip to Dublin, you can splash out some bucks on a few special places. Even if you cannot afford the most famous Glendalough and Cliffs of Moher, there are plenty of other attractions that you can easily reach through public transport. A train to Howth will lead you to the most enjoyable stunning views from the top of the cliff walkways. A stroll along the coastal village will take you to the most beautiful landscapes that you have never imagined.

Have you been to Dublin? Feel free to share your tips and recommendations.

Photo Credits (Flickr Creative Commons): Bus by D464 Darren Hall / National Museum by dusi_bbg/ Beer by kyezitri/ Cliffs of Moher by Anosmia