General Information about Dublin - Currency, languages and prices

Travel Advice

The latest travel advice for Dublin and the Republic of Ireland, including visa and passport requirements. This advice does not apply to Northern Ireland.

Travel Insurance

When travelling to Ireland, we recommend taking out insurance to guarantee cover for any unforeseen event. Compare insurance prices.

Language

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. Here we'll give you a list of some basic Irish and English words and slang.

Prices

In Dublin, restaurants, pubs and coffee shops are quite expensive. However, accommodation, museum tickets and tourist attractions are low-priced.

Climate

Discover Dublin’s weather and temperature averages depending on the various seasons and find out when the best time to visit Ireland is.

Public holidays

While planning your trip, you should keep Dublin's bank holidays, such as St. Patrick’s Day, in mind to make the most of your trip.

Opening hours

Learn about Dublin’s standard opening times, including museums and top tourist attractions, as well as the usual shopping hours.

Other useful information

Currency

Ireland adopted the Euro as its official currency in 2002, like many other EU member states.

Current local time

Ireland's local time is Irish Standard Time (IST), which is the same time zone as London or Edinburgh.

Healthcare

Since Ireland is an EU member state, travellers with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) are entitled to free medical care should anything happen. If you are a non-EU citizen, health service must be paid fully, except for Australian inhabitants, due to the reciprocal health agreement with Ireland, which may cover some expenses.