Ireland: by plane, car or ferry
A completely different holiday: cliffs, green countryside and towns full of music. Cheap direct flights serve Dublin and Cork, and a rental car unlocks the cliffs and the countryside.
What does a trip to Ireland cost this year?
The calculator compares flights from several airports, driving with real ferry prices, and shows the weather for every date.
What it costs right now
Transport price for 2 people with a bag, departing in the coming weeks, accommodation not included. Computed by our own planner from real flight and ferry prices. Values marked ~ are estimates. Calculated on 2026-07-24, check your exact dates in the calculator.
When to go
Ireland's steadiest weather runs May to September, though a rain layer always belongs in the bag. Daily highs around 18 to 20 °C are ideal for cliffs, hikes and towns. The sea stays cold all year.
| Month | Daily high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 15 °C | 14 °C | ~11 |
| June | 18 °C | 16 °C | ~13 |
| July | 20 °C | 17 °C | ~12 |
| August | 20 °C | 17 °C | ~13 |
| September | 17 °C | 16 °C | ~14 |
Averages from the last 8 years (Open-Meteo). The calculator shows your exact week in more detail.
How to get there
Cheap direct routes serve Dublin and Cork. A rental car unlocks the cliffs and countryside, just mind the left side driving and narrow rural roads. Intercity buses cover towns but not the Ring of Kerry.
Airports
- DUB · Dublin Airport (Dublin)
- ORK · Cork Airport (Cork)
Car ferries
No ferry needed when driving here.
Distance
1,465 km from Prague as the crow flies. The calculator computes the real route, tolls and fuel.
Tip
Weather is a lottery even in summer, which is exactly why flights and stays cost less than the south. Pack layers.
Frequently asked questions
When is the sea warmest?
The sea is typically warmest in August, around 17 °C. Daytime air averages 20 °C.
Which airports serve it?
Nearest airports: Dublin Airport (Dublin) (DUB), Cork Airport (Cork) (ORK). The calculator compares fares to all of them at once, from Prague and Vienna alike.
Car or plane, which pays off?
Flying only. Fares stay cheap even in summer, it is the stays and the rental that cost. The calculator watches Prague and Vienna fares together, the differences show up here too.