Cheap 4-Day Ireland Road Trip from Dublin traveling north to Sligo

Your exciting road trip through Ireland starts when you reach the incredible city of Dublin, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Dublin and begin your adventure in Ireland.

Dublin is a popular cheap holiday destination in Ireland with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Dublin and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Ha'penny Bridge will make your cheap holiday in Ireland truly special. This attraction is a fascinating footbridge that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 13,192 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Dublin. An excellent example is the popular FX Buckley Steakhouse Temple Bar. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,660 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Ireland is PHX Bistro. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,038 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful The Vintage Kitchen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 911 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Shouk is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,608 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Dublin we recommend is The Temple Bar Pub, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,491 customers.

The Brazen Head is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 11,980 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Ireland!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Ireland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Dublin and end your day in the city of Sligo, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Dublin is the amazing National Botanic Gardens. This travel destination is a botanical garden that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 15,536 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible St Patrick's Cathedral. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 20,815 travelers, a visit to this well-known anglican or episcopal cathedral and sightseeing spot in Dublin is likely to make your vacation in Ireland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Dublin is the outstanding St Stephen's Green. This park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 29,325 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Ireland, drop by the popular Dublin Castle. This attraction, an amazing must-see tourist destination, has been rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 31,135 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Phoenix Park. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 37,056 visitors from all over the globe.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Sligo. Sligo is another cheap travel destination in Ireland where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Ireland can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Sligo that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Sligo is Flipside. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 603 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Sligo, Jalan Jalan is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 623 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Lyons Café and Bakeshop. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Sligo enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 534 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Sligo’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Ireland. For example, you can visit The Strand Bar. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,214 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Swagman Bar. This popular bar in Sligo has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,088 bar-goers.

You can also go to The Venue Bar and Restaurant as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The Venue Bar and Restaurant is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 814 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Ireland!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Ireland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Kincasslagh and end your day in the city of Dublin, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Kincasslagh is the amazing Donegal Castle. This travel destination is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,529 visitors.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Ireland. To have the best affordable travel experience in Ireland, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Ireland unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Ireland.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Dublin. Dublin is another cheap travel destination in Ireland where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Ireland can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Dublin that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Dublin is Chapter One Restaurant. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 849 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Dublin, Mr Fox is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 690 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is The Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Dublin enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,719 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Dublin’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Ireland. For example, you can visit The Church Café, Late Bar & Restaurant. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,779 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Porterhouse Temple Bar. This popular bar in Dublin has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,884 bar-goers.

You can also go to Light House Cinema as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Light House Cinema is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 3,744 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Ireland!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Ireland as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Dublin.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Ireland.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Dublin is the remarkable Molly Malone Statue. This must-see tourist destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 11,653 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Dublin, consider a top-rated restaurant like O'Donoghues Bar. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,110 customers.

Lemon Jelly Cafe is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,104 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Dublin and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Ireland!