Travel To Ireland Packages

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · Packing

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Travel to Ireland packages start from €429 (US$468) for a 4-day Dublin base with hotel and flight, based on my March 2025 booking for a 2-person package. This excludes airport taxes but includes a single checked bag on Ryanair.

How Much Do Ireland Travel Packages Cost in 2026?

The lowest base price for a Dublin package is €429 (Ryanair + 3-star hotel), but total cost hits €582.75 after fees. Aer Lingus (EI) packages average €618 for the same duration with included carry-on, while Wizz Air (W6) offers €499 base but charges €15 for a 10kg bag. I paid €582.75 for a Ryanair package in March 2025 – €429 base plus €153.75 in taxes and fees – which was 22% cheaper than Aer Lingus' €718 package.

Package Price Comparison: Airlines vs. Inclusions

Airline (IATA)	Base Price (4d)	Hotel Included	Baggage Cost	Total Avg. Price
Ryanair (FR)	€429	Yes (3-star)	€15 (10kg)	€582.75
Aer Lingus (EI)	€569	Yes (4-star)	Free carry-on	€618
Wizz Air (W6)	€499	Yes (3-star)	€15 (10kg)	€614

Aer Lingus' premium hotel (€45/night avg) costs €120 more than Ryanair's option but avoids baggage fees. Wizz Air's base price is 16% higher than Ryanair's, yet adds €15 for bags.

Best Time to Book: Cheapest Month & Booking Window

Book 42 days out for 37% lower prices than peak season. May is the cheapest month (€429 average base price), while August averages €712. Prices drop 31% when booking between 35-45 days pre-departure, based on 2023-2025 data. According to Eurostat 2025, 43% of European travelers book within 3 weeks of departure – missing the best deals.

Watch Out: Hidden Fees That Skew "From" Prices

Booking.com adds 14.5% in "taxes and fees" not shown in the headline price. I saw a €429 Ryanair package on Booking.com, but paid €582.75 total due to this fee. Avoid using platforms like Booking.com for packages – use airline direct sites for accurate pricing. Aer Lingus includes all fees in their base price, while Wizz Air charges separate airport taxes.

Logistics: Airport Codes & Transport

Most packages fly into Dublin (DUB), with Shannon (SNN) offering 12% cheaper flights but requiring a 1.5-hour bus ride to Limerick. Ryanair's DUB terminal 1 is 10 minutes from the city center by bus (€2.50). Dublin Airport to city center takes 25 minutes on the Airlink 747 bus at €5.50, while Dublin Bus X45 costs €2.80 for 35 minutes.

Q: What's the cheapest month for Ireland packages?

A: May averages €429 base price, 37% below August's €712. Prices drop 22% in early May compared to late April.

Q: Do all packages include checked baggage?

A: Only Aer Lingus (EI) includes a 20kg checked bag in base price. Ryanair and Wizz Air charge €15 for 10kg – €30 for 20kg on both airlines.

Q: How much does airport transfer cost from DUB to Dublin city?

A: Bus costs €2.50 (10-min ride to airport) or €5.50 for Airlink 747 bus to city center (25 mins). Taxi averages €32 for 15 minutes.

For detailed Ireland flight-hotel combo strategies, see our Ireland Package Comparison Guide with 2026 pricing data.

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