We recommend bringing a small amount of cash in euros to Ireland with you.
Around €300 euro should be more than enough to get you through your first days in Dublin.
🏧 Withdrawing Cash From ATMs
While in Ireland, you can withdraw cash from cash machines/ATMs as you need it.
You'll find cash machines/ATMs in most towns and gas/service stations on tour.
Just ask your VagaGuide tour guide for advice on when and where is best to withdraw cash.
💳 Card Charges & Acceptance
Check how much the charges on your cards are for withdrawing foreign currency before you leave home.
Please note that American Express (AMEX) and Discover are not widely accepted in Ireland.
Our advice is stick to Visa or Mastercard, if possible.
⚠️ Let Your Card Provider Know You're Travelling
It's important to let your bank know you are travelling to Ireland before you leave your home country.
If you don't alert your bank, payments could be blocked on the grounds of suspicious activity.
💷 Money In Northern Ireland
Remember that you'll need British pound sterling (£) in cash if your tour is visiting Northern Ireland:
The following tours visit Northern Ireland:
💷 15 Day Driftwood All Ireland Tour
💷 12 Day Vagabond Giant Irish Adventure
💷 11 Day Driftwood Discover Ireland Tour
💷 7 Day Vagabond Magnetic North Adventure Tour
💷 6 Day Driftwood Northern Island Tour
💶 Exchanging Dollars for Euros/Pounds
If you're travelling with dollars, you can exchange them for Euro (€) or Pounds (£) at Dublin Airport or any currency exchange.
🐎 You Will Need Cash For These Optional Activities
- Black Cab Tour in Belfast
- Dingle Folk Concert
- Kinsale Walking History Tour
- Slieve League Boat Trip
- Surf Lesson in Spanish Point
- Horseback Riding in Dingle
- Traditional Rowing in Dingle
- Bike Hire in Killarney
- Guided E-Bike Tour in Connemara
- Surf Lesson in Donegal
- Sea Kayaking in Donegal
- Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride
- Walking Tour of Derry/Londonderry
- Horseback Riding in Mayo
Read our full guide to money, budgeting and credit cards in Ireland
