One-Week Ireland Road Trip from Killarney to Dublin and Galway

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 8-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 Ross Castle. This attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,044 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 Torc Mountain. This mountain has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,583 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!

Day 3 of your road trip through Ireland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of The Municipal District of Cahir — Cashel and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Dublin. You will stay in Dublin for 3 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in The Municipal District of Cahir — Cashel is the amazing Brú Ború Heritage Centre. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 186 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible castle, Rock of Cashel. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,334 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

You can make the most of your new day in The Municipal District of Cahir — Cashel by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Ireland. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Dublin, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try FX Buckley Steakhouse Temple Bar, one of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,660 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin is The Vintage Kitchen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 911 customers.

After dinner, visit Shouk, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,491 customers.

Alternatively, The Brazen Head is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,980 customers.

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

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 1,882 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 Dublin Castle. This attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 31,135 visitors.

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Dublin. This incredible attraction is an anglican or episcopal cathedral and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,428 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Dublin is the extraordinary St Patrick's Cathedral. This anglican or episcopal cathedral is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 20,815 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Guinness Storehouse. Around 18,823 visitors have given this tourist attraction an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic National Botanic Gardens. National Botanic Gardens is a popular botanical garden, rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 15,536 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 Phoenix Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 37,056 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Dublin, which gets around 1,105,005 annual visits, is the spectacular Dublin Zoo. This attraction is a zoo and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,522 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology. This national museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,172 visitors. Up to 370,965 people visit this popular attraction every year.

Natural History Museum is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This national museum is a popular destination among visitors in Dublin. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,785 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 108,615 visitors.

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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in Ireland, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Dublin. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Galway. You’ll stay in Galway for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Dublin’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Dublin, start your day with a visit to the amazing Ha'penny Bridge. This much-appreciated footbridge and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,192 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Molly Malone Statue. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 11,653 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Irish Whiskey Museum to make the most of your road trip across Ireland. The spectacular Irish Whiskey Museum is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,946 visitors.

The lovely Book of Kells is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 13,007 visitors have left this codex average ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular St Stephen's Green. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 29,325 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Dublin has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Galway. Galway offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Hooked. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,796 reviews.

The remarkable Kai Restaurant is another top restaurant in Galway we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,177 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ard Bia at Nimmos is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,099 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Galway, the fantastic O'Connor's Famous Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,806 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Tigh Chóilí. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,662 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is O'Connell's Bar Galway. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,659 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Ireland!

Day 7 of your road trip through Ireland is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Galway and the city of Limerick. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Galway is the amazing Eyre Square. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,014 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Galway. This catholic cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,467 visitors.

Great Escape Rooms is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Galway. This well-known attraction, a spectacular best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 1,150 reviews.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Galway is Spanish Arch. This attraction is an amazing best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,733 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Galway 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 King John's Castle in the city of Limerick for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,569 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 8 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!