Irish Money Matters - Paying and Budgeting in Ireland
Find out how to pay for your stay, how much to tip, whether credit cards are accepted, which taxes you may claim back and how to enjoy Ireland on a budget.
Money Matters - Cash, Credit Cards and Traveler's Checks in Ireland
Unless you are on an all-inclusive cruise you will need to pay for goods and services in Ireland. While cash is the most immediate form of payment and accepted everywhere, credit cards and traveler's checks can be an alternative. Find out what money to use and in which form.
Unless you are on an all-inclusive cruise you will need to pay for goods and services in Ireland. While cash is the most immediate form of payment and accepted everywhere, credit cards and traveler's checks can be an alternative. Find out what money to use and in which form.
Irish Customs Regulations - What Can You Bring Duty-Free into Ireland?
Customs within the European Union (EU) uses three channels - the blue channel is for travellers within the EU only and should not be used if your flight originated outside the EU. That leaves the green and red channels for transatlantic travellers.
Customs within the European Union (EU) uses three channels - the blue channel is for travellers within the EU only and should not be used if your flight originated outside the EU. That leaves the green and red channels for transatlantic travellers.
Value for Money on Your Vacation in Ireland
Prices in Ireland are not exactly low, but you may beat the proverbial Rip-Off Republic by thinking ahead and planning your budget.
Prices in Ireland are not exactly low, but you may beat the proverbial Rip-Off Republic by thinking ahead and planning your budget.
How Much do I Tip in Ireland ... and Who?
Tipping in Ireland is like an arcane art mastered by only a few enlightened individuals. The rest of us mere mortals will have to just fumble along. Here are some pointers in the right direction.
Tipping in Ireland is like an arcane art mastered by only a few enlightened individuals. The rest of us mere mortals will have to just fumble along. Here are some pointers in the right direction.
Irish Value Added Tax Refund - How to Shop Cheaper in Ireland
Most goods in Ireland carry a hefty surcharge of 21% Value Added Tax (VAT). Thus goods that would be actually priced at € 100 will cost you € 121. Or, to reverse the process, without the added VAT a € 100 souvenir would only set you back by € 82.64.
Most goods in Ireland carry a hefty surcharge of 21% Value Added Tax (VAT). Thus goods that would be actually priced at € 100 will cost you € 121. Or, to reverse the process, without the added VAT a € 100 souvenir would only set you back by € 82.64.