Dublin vacation packages help make the sometimes-expensive Irish capital an affordable option for a trip, even if you’re traveling on a tighter budget. The best time to find Dublin travel deals will be in the off season of November through March, but the savvy traveler can also find deals year-round. A package vacation to Dublin will often include airfare, accommodation, some meals (usually breakfast), and perhaps even a pass that entitles you to entry into some museums and attractions. Recent years have seen hotels partnering with airlines to offer packages specifically to Americans with an interest in exploring Ireland.

It will be easy to find luxury Dublin vacation packages. While these packages won’t provide an affordable trip, they will add more value to your trip. Luxury hotels have been adding creative extras to packages, in an effort to deliver an authentic cultural experience of the city. Recent Dublin travel deals have included tickets for sporting events, races, concerts, theater, or exhibitions. Some packages have thrown in extras at the hotel as well including a welcome bottle of champagne, complimentary breakfast, or spa treatments. Even if you plan on going luxury for your package vacation to Dublin, see what the different five-star hotels are offering before you commit.

The other end of the spectrum is budget Dublin vacation packages. These are often the most fun package tours, as they bring together a group of mostly young people who are eager to explore someplace new. These Dublin travel deals often include airfare, accommodation, and some even include tours of both Dublin and surrounding sites, such as nearby County Wicklow with its many historic attractions. If you’re traveling on a budget, it is worth both researching these packages far in advance, as well as looking online last minute. If a package or tour isn’t full, you may be able to secure an even better deal than what was originally on offer.

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A package vacation to Dublin won’t exclude you from any of the culture on offer in the city. Most packages give you plenty of time to explore independently, and whatever your interests may be, you will have time to see that side of Dublin. With all the money you saved on your package, perhaps you’ll want to do some shopping along Grafton Street or South William Street. If you’re a foodie, there are plenty of restaurants and cafés that will impress. If you’re traveling on a budget, take advantage of good-value lunches and affordable pre-theatre/early-bird deals that will make your money stretch the furthest in the Irish capital.

Some vacation packages might include a holiday rental. Choosing self-catering accommodation can help to keep the overall cost of your vacation down by giving you the added convenience of a kitchen. Doing a little shopping in grocery stores and markets will also help you to see a more local side to the city. Whatever type of package you find, you are sure to be pleasantly surprised with the diversity on offer in Dublin. From museums to music, sports to spas, tours to Temple Bar, there are many sides to Dublin that are waiting to be discovered.