Which is cheaper right now for travelers, Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland?

Question

I am planning a trip in August. Right now, I know that all places in Europe are expensive because of dollar's weakness. I was just wondering if I would get more bang for my buck in the Republic or Northern Ireland. Thanks!

Answer 1

Sher the travellers don't care where they are. Don't they be leavin all their rubbish behind and they not payin a penny in tax?

Answer 2

hey u would need to check closer to your time of travel but at the moment the euro is very strong and the pound is very weak against it. not too sure of its position against the dollar (probably decent enough)

Answer 3

Great question Laura and as you rightly point out Ireland is really two separate countries, part British, part Irish. The british pound in the north is always strong so you may not get so many dollars whereas the Euro in republic is usually quite weak , worth much less than the british pound. Therefore you will get more dollars for this. However the price of goods down in the Republic is always much more expensive so you lose out on this. Adding it all together as a complete neutral but having lived in both countries I would think they are similar. Probably better to go to the one you are most interested in or both. Thats more value for money in the end Laura.

Answer 4

alan m how many times to you say that???

just cus the english took over it  years s ago!!

yeh am scottish and i dont call people from wales brittish or scotland british there their own country n yes there divided but its still part of ireland!

not sure realyy there similaar in prices but south mite ne a little more cheper lol

Answer 5

Met some Americans last week who found the whole Irish thing expensive, north or republic. There's not really much difference between the two countries value wise at the present - best thing to do is try both sides of the border for a few days.

Answer 6

we've been planning a trip there just a few weeks from now...and as we book lodging and car rental, it seems things were working out better for us in the Republic of Ireland. the euro is closer to our dollar for value than the british pound is, so while the price tags on things may be similar between the two countries, the value will be better for us in the Republic. we'll be staying in Northern Ireland for a few days of the trip to see some of the sights & towns we've always wanted to visit, but the bulk of it will not be there.

example: our first night's B&B in Portrush is 35 pounds, or $70. another night's B&B in Dublin is 38 euros, or $60. it may not seem like much of a difference, but since we're staying two weeks, that little difference adds up. and the more money i save, the more i can do while there.

you do need to take in account that on some trips, the extra you pay may be worth it if it means having the trip of your dreams. maybe check into renting a cottage near the border of both countries and see which is cheaper. then do day trips to various places in both countries...it's a small enough island that you can see many things if you're in one central location.

Answer 7

the north....i go to belfast some times to do my shopping.....lol