Cheap 4-Day Ireland Road Trip from Dublin traveling west to Galway

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 St Stephen's Green will make your cheap holiday in Ireland truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 29,325 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 Galway, 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 Dublin Castle. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 31,135 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible National Botanic Gardens. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 15,536 travelers, a visit to this well-known botanical garden and sightseeing spot in Dublin is likely to make your vacation in Ireland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Dublin is the outstanding Guinness Storehouse. This tourist attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 18,823 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Ireland, drop by the popular Dublin Zoo. This attraction, an amazing zoo, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,522 travelers. As one of the top sights in Dublin, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Dublin Zoo attracts about 1,105,005 visitors annually.

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.

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 Galway. Galway 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 Galway that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Galway is Hooked. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,796 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Galway, Kai Restaurant 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 1,177 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Ard Bia at Nimmos. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Galway enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,099 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Galway’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Ireland. For example, you can visit O'Connor's Famous Pub. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,806 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Tigh Chóilí. This popular bar in Galway has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,662 bar-goers.

You can also go to O'Connell's Bar Galway as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular O'Connell's Bar Galway is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,659 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 3 of your road trip across Ireland offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Galway and the enchanting Kinvarra, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Galway and end the day in Kinvarra, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 3 of your affordable vacation in Ireland will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Galway is the magnificent Eyre Square. Around 13,014 visitors have rated this excellent square and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Galway on this leg of your self-drive tour in Ireland. This attraction is a well-known catholic cathedral that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 4,467 travelers.

The remarkable Great Escape Rooms is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Ireland. This attraction, an amazing top-tier point of interest, is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,150 travelers.

Beyond the above-mentioned sites, you also have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Spanish Arch. This must-see tourist destination and well-loved attraction in Galway is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,733 visitors.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Galway, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Kinvarra.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Dunguaire Castle. This popular site is a valued must-see tourist destination in Kinvarra and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,844 visitors.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Ireland. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in Ireland. Make your cheap holiday experience in Ireland more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Dublin offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Ireland. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Dublin offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Ireland.

Chapter One Restaurant is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 849 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Dublin is Mr Fox, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 690 customers.

The Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Dublin. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,719 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Dublin’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

The Church Café, Late Bar & Restaurant is an excellent example of a great bar in Dublin offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,779 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Porterhouse Temple Bar, another of locals’ go-to bars in Dublin. Porterhouse Temple Bar is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 7,884 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Light House Cinema is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Dublin. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 3,744 bar-goers.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Ireland with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation 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 Ha'penny Bridge. This footbridge and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 13,192 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!