Line 6 · Mountains & hiking
Ireland with kids
Dublin & the West Coast
The Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, castles you can climb, and Dublin's Viking and history museums.
Driving is on the left and roads are narrow. Consider a smaller car or a guided coach for part of the trip.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $2,180 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $2,890 |
| Luxury (5★) | $5,040 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanOff
- FebOff
- MarOff
- AprGood
- MayBest
- JunBest
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepBest
- OctGood
- NovOff
- DecGood
Top attractions in Dublin & the West Coast
- Cliffs of Moher700 ft sea cliffs
- Ring of KerryScenic loop
- Killarney National ParkLakes and castles
- Book of KellsTrinity College
- Guinness StorehouseGravity Bar views
- Blarney CastleKiss the stone
- Bunratty Castle & Folk ParkMedieval castle
- Kylemore AbbeyConnemara
- Rock of CashelHilltop ruins
- Giant's CausewayNorthern Ireland
Where to eat in Dublin & the West Coast
- The Brazen Head$$Dublin's oldest pub
- Leo Burdock's$Fish and chips
- Bewley's Café$$Grafton Street
- Murphy's Ice Cream$Dingle and Killarney
- Gallagher's Boxty House$$Potato pancakes
- Kai$$Galway
- McDonagh's$Galway fish and chips
- Moran's Oyster Cottage$$Kilcolgan
- Durty Nelly's$$By Bunratty Castle
Things to do
- Medieval banquet at BunrattyEvening feast
- Kiss the Blarney StoneUpside down
- Jaunting car rideKillarney
- Falconry lessonAshford Castle
- Bike Inis MórAran Islands ferry
- Sheepdog demonstrationKerry farms
- Hike the Gap of DunloeOr by pony cart
- Trad music sessionEarly evening in pubs
Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.