Dublin City Breaks 2020

Dublin - Holiday Destination Information

Key Information: Dublin is a lively and exuberant city which attracts over 3.9 million visitors every year. This vibrant city has the perfect balance of culture, heritage and hospitality which make city breaks to Dublin so special. Whether you’re planning a family holiday or a group holiday, you can be sure that Dublin has everything you could want in a city break.

Ideal Time to Go: Like most of the North-western countries in Europe, Dublin is known to have a maritime climate, which means the summers are cool and the winters are mild. The best time to visit Dublin is between June and August as these are the summer months. During these months you can expect great weather and a wide variety of exciting festivals. If you’re looking for cheaper city breaks to Dublin, then we recommend booking a holiday to Dublin between March and May. These months are just outside of the high season which means that you can expect less tourists, cheaper prices and relatively warm weather.

Weather: Dublin’s maritime climate provides cool summers and mild winters, so you should expect generally warm weather whenever you decide to visit. The hottest months are July and August with average temperatures rising to 16°C, whereas the coldest months are January and February with average temperatures dropping to 5°C.

Flight Time: Direct flights to Dublin can take around an hour, whereas connecting flights will take longer.

Time Difference: Same time as the UK.

Currency: Dublin uses two currencies: the Euro (€) and the Pound Sterling (£). Northern Ireland uses the Pound Sterling, whereas Southern Ireland uses the Euro.

Fun Fact: Dublin is known to have the youngest population in Europe. With roughly 50% of the population being younger than 25 years old.

Top Tip: Travelling around Dublin should be quite easy as there are a variety of transport methods. You can take a bus, rent a bike, call a taxi or even hire a car.

How to Get There

Direct flights to Dublin are available all year round at airports across the UK. Connecting flights are also available at airports across the UK. As Dublin is part of Europe, it should be quite easy to find cheap city breaks at any time of the year.

Places to Visit on Your Dublin City Break

Dublin city breaks offer a variety of great activities and fun entertainment for both kids and adults. Here are a few recommended places to visit during your city break in Dublin:

• National Museum of Ireland – located on Kildare Street in Dublin, this famous museum contains prehistoric artefacts, Viking treasures, medieval objects and Irish art. Walk around this spectacular museum and experience the great history of Ireland.
• Phoenix Park – take a stroll in one of Dublin’s most loved parks and experience the wonders of this attraction. This park features nature trails, decorative gardens and far-reaching green plains. The Phoenix Park is also home to the famous obelisk - the Wellington Monument.
• Trinity College – the Trinity College is the oldest university in Ireland and is located at the heart of Dublin. This university has a fascinating history and is well-known throughout the world for its collection of priceless artefacts. If you love history and culture, then this is the attraction you cannot miss.