Quick answer: a weekend in Dublin costs about £250–£460 per person for two nights, with return flights from the UK and a mid-range hotel room shared between two.
Cite this page: Atravel.uk, “What a weekend in Dublin costs”, updated 12 November 2026. https://atravel.uk/weekend-cost/dublin/
The figures below are built from the same ranges we publish in the Dublin guide, so the total and the individual costs agree with each other.
What a weekend costs, line by line
| Item | Per person | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Return flights from the UK | £40–£120 | 23% |
| Two nights, per person (sharing) | £110–£180 | 41% |
| Food and drink, two days | £70–£110 | 25% |
| Local transport | £12–£20 | 5% |
| One paid attraction | £18–£30 | 7% |
Total per person: £250–£460
Compiled 2026-11-12 from our own partner searches. Mid-range, not budget and not luxury.
Where the money goes
Flights and the room take most of it: two nights, per person (sharing) and return flights from the uk are the two lines with the widest spread, which is also where you have the most room to move. Booking six to eight weeks out, and avoiding a Friday departure, usually does more than switching hotels.
How to spend less
- Shift the trip to Tuesday–Thursday and both the fare and the room come down.
- The second row of streets costs 20–30% less than the front row.
- Book one paid attraction, not three. Trinity College and the Book of Kells, booked ahead is the one most people would keep.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a weekend in Dublin?
Budget £250–£460 per person for two nights, including return flights, a mid-range hotel room shared between two, food, local transport and one paid attraction.
What is the cheapest part of a weekend in Dublin?
The fare is the part that moves: shifting the dates a week can beat any hotel discount. Dublin hotel prices move less than air fares outside peak dates.
Does this include spending money?
That covers food, getting around and one paid attraction. Leave out shopping, drinks after dinner, insurance and airport parking.