7-Day Ireland road trip Starting from Killarney to Dublin

Your road trip adventure in Ireland begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Killarney. You’ll stay in Killarney for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Killarney has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Muckross Abbey. This attraction is an abbey and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,835 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Killarney, Cronins Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 950 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Killarney is Bricín Restaurant and Boxty House. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 626 customers.

Locals recommend Muckross House as one of the best restaurants in the city of Killarney. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,269 customers.

Killarney also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Killarney is John M. Reidy. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,292 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Killarney is Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 766 customers.

Locals also enjoy Murphys Bar, Restaurant & Townhouse Killarney. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,665 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Ireland!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Killarney has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Killarney by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Killarney. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations like the extraordinary Torc Mountain. This attraction is a mountain and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,583 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Killarney is the spectacular Muckross House. This attraction is a house and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,269 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Ross Castle. This castle has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,044 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Killarney.

Your discovery of Killarney does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Killarney on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Ireland, be sure to eat at Ladies' View Gift Store Cafe Bar & Roof Terrace, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Killarney. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,115 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Killarney is the popular Khao Asian Street Food. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Killarney is Salvadors & Robertinos Killarney. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 980 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, The Laurels Pub & Restaurant is one of the best bars in the city of Killarney for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,544 customers.

Porterhouse Restaurant is another of the most popular bars in the city of Killarney. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,244 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Killarney is Killarney Brewing Company. Killarney Brewing Company has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,059 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Killarney!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Ireland. Today, you'll wake up in Killarney and embark on a scenic drive to Dublin, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Killarney before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Killarney. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Adare Town Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 184 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Trinitarian Abbey. This attraction, a beloved monastery, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 139 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Irish National Stud & Gardens. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,113 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like FX Buckley Steakhouse Temple Bar. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,660 customers.

Locals also recommend PHX Bistro, another of the best restaurants in Dublin. PHX Bistro is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,038 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at The Vintage Kitchen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 911 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Shouk to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Dublin, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,608 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Temple Bar Pub. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Temple Bar Pub has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,491 customers.

The Brazen Head is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,980 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Ireland, and look forward to more great days to come!

On day 4 of your road trip across Ireland, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Dublin. You’ll stay in Dublin for 2 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Dublin. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 8,588 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Dublin is the 5-star Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,089 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Dublin is the 3-star Roxford Lodge Hotel. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,943 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Dublin, like the outstanding Phoenix Park. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 37,056 visitors.

Dublin Zoo is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Dublin. This incredible attraction is a zoo and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,522 visitors. Up to 1,105,005 travelers visit this fantastic attraction every year.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Dublin is the extraordinary Dublin Castle. This best-rated sightseeing destination is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 31,135 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Molly Malone Statue. Around 11,653 visitors have given this best-rated sightseeing destination an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Book of Kells. Book of Kells is a popular codex, rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,007 travelers.

Come to Dublin prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Dublin.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Chapter One Restaurant, after your day of exploring the city of Dublin. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 849 customers.

Mr Fox is another of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 690 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin is The Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,719 customers.

Locals recommend The Church Café, Late Bar & Restaurant, one of the best bars in the city of Dublin, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,779 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Dublin, Porterhouse Temple Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,884 customers.

Light House Cinema is also one of the best bars in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,744 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Ireland.

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Dublin has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Dublin by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Dublin. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Dublin, like the extraordinary National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology. This attraction is a national museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,172 visitors. National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology gets around 370,965 visitors every year.

Another of the best travel destinations in Dublin is the spectacular St Stephen's Green. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 29,325 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing St Patrick's Cathedral. This anglican or episcopal cathedral has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 20,815 visitors.

Guinness Storehouse is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This tourist attraction is a popular destination among visitors in Dublin. Rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 18,823 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider National Botanic Gardens. National Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden and popular attraction in Dublin. More than 15,536 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Dublin does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Dublin on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Ireland, be sure to eat at O'Donoghues Bar, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,110 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Dublin is the popular Lemon Jelly Cafe. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,104 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, The Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant is one of the best bars in the city of Dublin for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,719 customers.

The Stags Head is another of the most popular bars in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,691 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Dublin is The Celt. The Celt has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,507 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Dublin!

Day 6 of your road trip through Ireland is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Dublin and the city of Cashel. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Dublin is the amazing Ha'penny Bridge. This attraction is a footbridge and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,192 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History, a popular attraction that receives around 313,790 yearly visitors. This art museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,264 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Dublin is another excellent way to spend your new day in Ireland. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Ireland’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Ireland’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Ireland’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Rock of Cashel in the city of Cashel for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,334 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Killarney.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Rob's Ranch House Killarney, one of the best restaurants in the city of Killarney. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 881 customers.

Locals also recommend Café Du Parc as one of the best restaurants in the city of Killarney. Café Du Parc is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 533 customers.

After dinner, visit Paddy Sheehan The Grand Bar & Niteclub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Killarney. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 897 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like O'Connors Traditional Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 760 customers.

Alternatively, Hannigans Bar, Restaurant & Rooftop Balcony is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Killarney. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 608 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Ireland!

Day 7 of your road trip in Ireland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Killarney before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Killarney National Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Killarney. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,542 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Killarney and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Ireland.

You’ll then say farewell to Killarney. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Ireland!