This document provides helpful tips for planning a vacation to Ireland, including when to visit, how to get there, and how long to stay. It recommends traveling between May and August for better weather but higher costs, and warns of crowds in July and August. It also suggests flying into regional airports like Belfast instead of Dublin from the US East Coast to avoid crowds, and advises fitting in as many activities as possible within a three-month visa-free stay.

1. Helpful Tips For Your Vacation to
Ireland

2. Traveling anywhere outside of your
home city, state, or country for the
most part is an exciting and difficult
task. If you have or anyone you know
has not been to the place you are
traveling before, finding the
pertinent information you need may
seem daunting and sometimes,
almost impossible.

3. If you’re traveling to Ireland any
time soon, you’re in luck! Below are
some helpful tips for planning and
enjoying your Ireland vacation.

4. When should you
go?

5. It’s tough to advise travelers on
when to visit Ireland as it is widely
known for it’s unpredictable
weather.

6. During the months of May- August,
the days are longer and the weather
is mostly pleasant. However, the cost
of traveling at that time is higher.
July and August are particularly
popular months to visit, so beware of
long lines, large crowds, and higher
hotel rates around this time.

7. Airlines

8. Travelers can get direct flights from
Britain, Europe, and the United
States that will transport them to
Dublin Airports main hub. It is
recommended that travelers leaving
from the East Coast of the United
States fly into Belfast’s regional
airport instead of Dublin.

9. Other regional airports are include:
Shannon
Cork
Knock
Belfast

10. How long should
you stay?

11. As with any vacation, the length of
your stay has more to do with the
type of experience you wish to have.
Try to fit as many activities as you
can during your stay.

12. Note: A visa is not required for
United States citizens. A valid
passport is enough for a three-month
stay.