๐ฎ๐ช Irelandยท๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Scotlandยท๐ฌ๐ง London
Ireland · Scotland · London
18 May โ 1 June 2026 ยท 15 days ยท BA ref: [encrypted]
Y
Yuvan
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R
Ramyaa
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S
Sana
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T
Tara
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I
Ilakyaa
Joins 21โ25 May
N
Naveen
Joins 24โ27 May
Republic of India ยท Passport
15
Total days
6
Ireland days
2
Belfast days
1
Edinburgh
1
Sleeper night
5
London days
11
Confirmed
~1,200
Driving km
โ๏ธ All flights ยท All hotels ยท Car hire ยท Caledonian Sleeper ยท HP Studio confirmed ยท Everything booked!
Dublin
18โ20 May
โ booked
Cork
20โ22 May
โ booked
Dingle
22โ24 May
โ booked
Belfast
24โ26 May
โ booked
Edinburgh
26โ27 May
โ booked
Sleeper
27 May night
โ booked
London
28 Mayโ1 Jun
at brother's
๐ฎ๐ช Dublin ยท 18โ20 May ยท 2 nights Premier Inn Temple Bar ยท #[encrypted]
18 MayD1Mon
Arrival evening
18 May (Mon) ยท Arrive Dublin ~16:20
BA0832 lands T2 ~16:20 ยท SIXT desk T1/T2 arrivals hall ยท Pick up Nissan Qashqai (booking [car_ref]) ยท Check in ยท Bean Hive Coffee ยท St Stephen's Green ยท Grafton Street
โ BookedPremier Inn Temple Bar ยท 51 Stephen St Lower ยท Quadruple ยท Breakfast incl ยท PIN: 1015
19 MayD2Tue
Dublin full day
19 May (Tue)
Viking Splash Tour morning ยท Trinity College + Book of Kells ยท Ha'penny Bridge ยท Guinness Storehouse + Gravity Bar ยท Murphy's Ice Cream
Book Viking Splash โ vikingsplash.com ยท morning slot
20 MayD3Wed
Culture + drive south via Howth
20 May (Wed)
Dublin Castle ยท EPIC Museum ยท Temple Bar ยท Howth Cliff Walk + Lighthouse ยท K2 Alpacas ยท Drive to Kinsale
Leave Howth by 3 pm ยท arrive Kinsale ~6 pm
๐ฎ๐ช Kinsale / Cork ยท 20โ22 May ยท 2 nights Premier Inn Cork ยท #[encrypted]
21 MayD4Thu
Cork city day ยท Ilakyaa arrives! ๐
21 May (Thu)
Cork Historic Doughnut Tour ยท Cork City Gaol ยท St Anne's Church Shandon ยท English Market ยท Ilakyaa lands Cork Airport 09:25 (FR907 from Stansted) ยท staying at hotel 5 min from Premier Inn ยท join up for dinner
โ BookedPremier Inn Cork ยท 11 Morrison's Quay ยท Standard Quadruple ยท Breakfast incl ยท PIN: 3395 ยท Arrival ~12โ13:00
22 MayD5Fri
Kinsale morning ยท drive to Dingle
22 May (Thu)
Deck of Cards Houses ยท Fairy Trails ยท Charles Fort ยท Scilly Walk ยท Saint Francis Provisions lunch ยท Drive Kinsale โ Dingle ~2.5 hrs
Leave by 2 pm ยท arrive Dingle ~5 pm
๐ฎ๐ช Dingle Peninsula ยท 22โ24 May ยท 2 nights The Plough B&B ยท Confirmed #[encrypted]
Drive Dingle โ Cliffs of Moher scenic stop ยท Moher Hill Farm (lambs in May!) ยท Bunratty Castle & Folk Park ยท Arrive Belfast ยท Naveen arrives Belfast independently ยท Titanic Belfast (evening visit โ 2 min walk from hotel!)
Start 8:30 am ยท ~4.5 hrs with stopsPack car snacksPre-book Titanic timed entry ยท titanicbelfast.com
โ BookedPremier Inn Belfast Titanic Quarter ยท 2A Queens Road ยท Family Quadruple ยท R360: [encrypted] ยท Paid [encrypted]
The Milkman (breakfast) ยท Giant's Causeway โ UNESCO hexagonal basalt columns ยท Coastal walk ยท Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (check Tara's heights comfort) ยท back to Belfast evening ยท Ilakyaa departs BFSโLGW EZY832 20:55 ๐
Full day coastal loop ยท ~200 km ยท allow full dayPre-book Giant's Causeway ยท nationaltrust.org.uk
26 MayD10Tue
Aunt Sandra's ยท fly to Edinburgh ยท Dynamic Earth ยท Chocolatarium ยท Department of Magic
26 May (Tue)
Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory (morning) ยท Return SIXT car at Belfast Intl Airport by 09:00 ยท EZY326 to Edinburgh ยท Naveen on same flight โ๏ธ ยท Arrive 12:50 ยท Check in Novotel ยท Optional if not tired: Dynamic Earth โ Big Bang โ Ice Ages โ 360ยฐ ShowDome (closes 17:30) ยท Chocolatarium โ make your own chocolate bar ยท ~90 min ยท Royal Mile ยท Dinner: Department of Magic Potions Tavern โ brew your own smoking potions, Butterbeer, wizarding decor ยท 75 min timed slot ยท 9 Blair Street (just off Royal Mile)
Bag drop closes 10:55 โ arrive airport by 09:30 at latestโ EZY326 ยท 11:55 BFS โ EDI 12:50 ยท Seats [encrypted]Optional ยท dynamicearth.co.uk ยท ~ยฃ15 child ยท skip if tiredPre-book: chocolatarium.co.uk ยท ~ยฃ20/person ยท 90 minPre-book: departmentofmagic.com ยท 75 min ยท sessions from 14:00 ยท book evening slot
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Edinburgh ยท 26โ27 May ยท 1 night Novotel Edinburgh Centre ยท QFVLGXVN
27 MayD11Wed
Full Edinburgh day โ Harry Potter trail
27 May (Wed)
Edinburgh Castle ยท Royal Mile ยท Victoria Street (Diagon Alley!) ยท Greyfriars Kirk + Bobby ยท Elephant House Cafรฉ 10 am ยท Camera Obscura ยท Holyrood Park ยท Grassmarket dinner ยท collect bags ยท board sleeper 23:40 ยท Naveen departs Edinburgh โ Bristol ๐
Full HP trail in one dayโ Board Caledonian Sleeper 23:40 โ full evening in Edinburgh!Naveen departs Edinburgh to Bristol โ farewell dinner at Grassmarket!
โ BookedNovotel Edinburgh Centre ยท 80 Lauriston Place ยท Classic Family Room ยท Paid [encrypted] ยท Non-refundable ยท Check-out noon
๐ Caledonian Sleeper ยท Edinburgh โ London Euston ยท Night 27โ28 May Confirmed ยท [encrypted]
27 MayD12Wed
Caledonian Sleeper overnight
Departs 23:40 Edinburgh ยท arrives London Euston ~07:00 ยท Coach D Rooms 4 & 5
Club Family 2 Rooms ยท Room 5 (Yuvan & Ramyaa) + Room 4 (Sana & Tara) ยท en-suite shower ยท Club Car lounge ยท wake up arriving London ยท Paid [encrypted]
โ Ref: [encrypted]
๐ฌ๐ง London ยท 28 May โ 1 Jun ยท 5 daysBrother's place ยท E18 2HJ ยท Free!
28 MayD13Thu
Covent Garden ยท Paddington Experience
28 May (Thu) ยท arrive Euston ~07:00
Euston โ Central line to E18 ยท Covent Garden Piazza ยท Neal's Yard ยท Mr. Frogg's cocktail bar ยท Seven Dials Market (lunch) ยท Paddington Bear Experience, County Hall ยท BrewDog Waterloo ยท Fortitude Bakehouse
๐ Brother's place ยท E18 2HJ, High View Road, South Woodford ยท Central line ยท both girls travel free ยท Heathrow direct 55 min
29 MayD14Fri
Tower of London
29 May (Fri)
South Woodford โ Tower Hill ยท Tower of London (Crown Jewels + Beefeater tour) ยท Tower Bridge walk (free) ยท Lunch at The Vault 1894 or St Katharine Docks ยท Borough Market ยท Circolo Popolare (Fitzrovia โ evening, if energy allows)
Pre-book: Tower of London ยท hrp.org.uk ยท timed Crown Jewels entryBorough Market ยท free to browseCircolo Popolare ยท book ahead ยท great Italian
30 MayD15Sat
Harry Potter Studio Tour ยท Watford
30 May (Sat)
Morning: Smiggle shopping at Westfield Stratford City (5 min from South Woodford) ยท South Woodford โ Watford Junction (~55 min) ยท Arrive by 16:10 ยท Warner Bros. Studio Tour 16:30 (adults) / 17:30 (children) โ Great Hall ยท Platform 9ยพ ยท Diagon Alley ยท Forbidden Forest ยท Digital Photo & Video Package
โ Ref [encrypted] ยท Adults 16:30 ยท Children 17:30 ยท arrive 16:10 ยท show e-ticket for shuttle at Watford JnSmiggle ยท Westfield Stratford ยท morning
31 MayD16Sun
Natural History Museum ยท South Kensington
31 May (Sun)
South Woodford โ South Kensington ยท Natural History Museum (free โ dinosaurs, Blue Whale, Earth galleries) ยท Lunch at Brother Marcus South Kensington
Natural History Museum ยท nhm.ac.uk ยท free entry ยท no booking neededBrother Marcus ยท 236 Cromwell Road ยท popular brunch spot
1 JunD17Mon
Rest day ยท fly home
1 Jun (Mon) โ departure
Slow morning ยท pack ยท South Woodford โ Heathrow T5 ยท Central line direct ~55 min ยท BA0035 departs 12:40 ยท arrives Chennai 03:30 +1
All hotels + Caledonian Sleeper confirmed ยท London at brother's place
Accommodation progress7 of 7 confirmed
All accommodation confirmed โ
โ Confirmed
Dublin ยท 18โ20 May ยท 2 nights
Premier Inn Dublin City Centre (Temple Bar)
51 Stephen Street Lower, D02 N7Y3
Quadruple Room ยท Breakfast included
Conf: [encrypted] ยท PIN: [encrypted]
Breakfast inclGrafton St 2 minTemple Bar doorstepFree cancel until 16 May
โ Confirmed
Cork ยท 20โ22 May ยท 2 nights
Premier Inn Cork City Centre
11 Morrison's Quay, T12 PF78 Cork
Standard Quadruple ยท Breakfast included
Conf: [encrypted] ยท PIN: [encrypted]
Breakfast inclRiver Lee waterfrontNo parking: Q-Park ~โฌ45/nightFree cancel until 18 May
โ Confirmed
Dingle ยท 22โ24 May ยท 2 nights
The Plough B&B
Ventry, Dingle, Kerry, Ireland
Triple Room with Sea View ยท Breakfast included
Conf: [encrypted] ยท PIN: [encrypted]
Breakfast inclSea viewFree parkingFree WiFiFree cancel until 7 May
โ Confirmed
Belfast ยท 24โ26 May ยท 2 nights
Premier Inn Belfast Titanic Quarter
2A Queens Road, BT3 9DT
Family Quadruple ยท Non-smoking
R360: [encrypted]
Paid [encrypted] + [encrypted] pts2 min to Titanic Belfast!Water views
Paid [encrypted]2 rooms ยท Coach DEn-suite showerClub Car lounge
โ Arranged โ 5 nights FREE
London ยท 28 May โ 1 Jun ยท 5 nights
Brother's place ยท E18 2HJ
High View Road, South Woodford
Central line ยท Heathrow direct 55 min
Both girls tube freeHeathrow direct
Cork parking: no on-site parking at Premier Inn. Q-Park City Hall ~7 min walk at ~โฌ45/24 hrs. Over 2 nights โ โฌ90 (~โน9,500).
๐ฅ Guests โ Ilakyaa & Naveen
โ Arranged
Cork ยท 21 May ยท 1 night ยท Ilakyaa
Cork hotel (5 min from Premier Inn)
Near Morrison's Quay, Cork
Arrives FR907 from Stansted 09:25 ยท joins family for dinner
5 min walk to Premier InnJoins 21 May evening
โ Arranged
Dingle ยท 22โ24 May ยท 2 nights ยท Ilakyaa
The Plough B&B, Ventry
Same as family
Triple Room with Sea View
Same property as family
โ Arranged
Belfast ยท 24โ26 May ยท Ilakyaa + Naveen
Premier Inn Belfast Titanic Quarter
Same hotel as family ยท 2A Queens Road
Ilakyaa departs BFSโLGW 25 May 20:55 ยท Naveen continues to Edinburgh
Same hotel as familyIlakyaa out 25 MayNaveen out 26 May
HP Studio โ confirmed ยท HP trail spans 3 countries: Edinburgh โ Watford ยท 6 more experiences to book in good time
โ ๏ธ Still to book
01
Guinness Storehouse + Gravity Bar
Day 2 ยท 19 May ยท Dublin
Ireland's most visited attraction ยท 7 floors of Guinness history ยท Gravity Bar panoramic views over Dublin ยท book ahead for May
guinness-storehouse.com ยท pre-book timed entry ยท skip the queue
โ ๏ธ Still to book
02
Viking Splash Tour
Day 2 ยท 19 May ยท Dublin
Amphibious DUKW vehicle ยท Viking helmets ยท splashes into Grand Canal ยท ~75 min ยท book morning slot
vikingsplash.com ยท morning slot
โ ๏ธ Still to book
03
Titanic Belfast
Day 8 ยท 24 May (evening) ยท Belfast
World's largest Titanic experience ยท 2 min walk from Premier Inn ยท interactive galleries ยท shipyard ride
titanicbelfast.com ยท pre-book timed entry
โ ๏ธ Still to book
04
Giant's Causeway
Day 9 ยท 25 May ยท County Antrim
UNESCO World Heritage Site ยท 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns ยท Coastal path ยท Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge nearby ยท stunning for Sana & Tara
nationaltrust.org.uk ยท pre-book timed entry ยท coastal path is free
โ ๏ธ Still to book
05
Elephant House Cafรฉ
Day 11 ยท 27 May ยท Edinburgh
JK Rowling's writing desk ยท Writers' Room ยท George Heriot's School view ยท HP trail start
elephanthouse.biz ยท book table for 4 ยท opens 10 am
โ ๏ธ Still to book
06
The Chocolatarium
Day 10 ยท 26 May evening ยท Edinburgh Royal Mile
Make your own chocolate bar ยท taste exotic chocolates from around the world ยท ~90 min ยท won #1 Best Food Experience UK ยท perfect for Sana & Tara ยท ages 5+
chocolatarium.co.uk ยท pre-book ยท ~ยฃ20/person
โ ๏ธ Still to book
07
Department of Magic โ Potions Tavern
Day 10 ยท 26 May evening ยท 9 Blair Street, Edinburgh
Brew your own smoking magical potions ยท Butterbeer alcoholic & non-alcoholic ยท wizarding robes provided ยท immersive HP-inspired decor ยท 75 min timed slot ยท #1 rated bar in Edinburgh ยท just off Royal Mile
departmentofmagic.com ยท pre-book timed slot ยท sessions from 14:00 ยท likely to sell out
โ ๏ธ Still to book
08
Paddington Bear Experience
Day 13 ยท 28 May ยท County Hall, London
Multi-room immersive ยท live actors ยท full-size train carriage ยท ~70 min
paddingtonbearexperience.com ยท timed entry
โ ๏ธ Still to book
09
Tower of London
Day 14 ยท 29 May ยท Tower Hill, London
Crown Jewels ยท Beefeater tour ยท White Tower ยท medieval armour ยท Tower Bridge walk (free) afterwards ยท kids love the ravens
hrp.org.uk ยท pre-book timed Crown Jewels entry
โ Confirmed ยท Ref [encrypted]
10
Harry Potter Studio Tour
Day 15 ยท 30 May ยท Watford ยท 16:30 entry (adults) / 17:30 (children)
Great Hall ยท Platform 9ยพ ยท Diagon Alley ยท Forbidden Forest ยท 2 ร Adult Family + 1 ร Adult + 2 ร Child Family ยท Digital Photo & Video Package ยท Arrive by 16:10
Arrive by 16:10 ยท Show e-ticket at Watford Junction for shuttle ยท Non-refundable
โ Free โ no booking
11
Natural History Museum
Day 16 ยท 31 May ยท South Kensington, London
Free entry ยท dinosaur skeletons ยท 25m Blue Whale ยท Earth galleries ยท volcano simulation ยท Sana & Tara will love it ยท allow 2โ3 hrs
nhm.ac.uk ยท free entry ยท no pre-booking required
Booking status
11
Confirmed
0
Still needed ๐
6+
Experiences
๐จ Book today
Car hire โ SIXT Nissan Qashqai CONFIRMED
Booking: [car_ref] ยท 18 May 17:00 Dublin Airport โ 26 May 09:00 Belfast Intl ยท Unlimited mileage ยท Conf: [car_conf]
๐ Book in good time
Viking Splash Tour, Dublin
19 May ยท vikingsplash.com ยท morning slot ยท 4 tickets
Titanic Belfast โ timed entry
24 May (evening) ยท titanicbelfast.com ยท 2 min walk from Premier Inn ยท book timed entry in advance
Elephant House Cafรฉ, Edinburgh
27 May ยท elephanthouse.biz ยท book a table for 4 ยท opens 10 am
Paddington Bear Experience
28 May ยท paddingtonbearexperience.com ยท County Hall ยท timed entry ยท pre-book
Tower of London
29 May ยท hrp.org.uk ยท timed Crown Jewels entry ยท Beefeater tour
Circolo Popolare (if going)
Evening 29 May ยท Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia ยท book a table in advance โ very popular
26 May 11:55 โ 12:50 ยท Ref: [encrypted] ยท Paid [encrypted] ยท Seats [encrypted] ยท Bag drop closes 10:55
Harry Potter Studio Tour CONFIRMED
30 May ยท Ref: [encrypted] ยท Adults 16:30 ยท Children 17:30 ยท 2รAdult Family + 1รAdult + 2รChild Family + Digital Photo & Video Package ยท Non-refundable
Premier Inn Dublin Temple Bar CONFIRMED
18โ20 May ยท Conf: [encrypted] ยท PIN: [encrypted] ยท Breakfast incl ยท Free cancel until 16 May
Premier Inn Cork City Centre CONFIRMED
20โ22 May ยท Conf: [encrypted] ยท PIN: [encrypted] ยท Breakfast incl ยท Free cancel until 18 May
Premier Inn Belfast Titanic Quarter CONFIRMED
24โ26 May ยท R360: [encrypted] ยท Family Quadruple ยท Paid [encrypted] + [encrypted] reward points
Novotel Edinburgh Centre โ โ โ โ CONFIRMED
26โ27 May ยท Ref: [encrypted] ยท Classic Family Room ยท NON-REFUNDABLE ยท Paid [encrypted] ยท Check-in 15:00
Caledonian Sleeper โ Club Family 2 Rooms CONFIRMED
Sana (9) and Tara (6) are the perfect ages for this trip. Here's what to watch for and what they'll love most.
Freebies & savings
Both girls travel free on London tube ยท Premier Inn Dublin: kids eat free at breakfast ยท NHM free ยท Tower Bridge free
Animal highlights
K2 Alpacas, Howth (Day 3) ยท Dingle Oceanworld (Day 6) ยท Lios Stone Circle animal feeding (Day 7) ยท Moher Hill Farm lambs in May (Day 8) ยท Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh (Day 11)
Harry Potter trail โ 3 countries
Victoria Street + Greyfriars tombstones, Edinburgh โ Elephant House writing desk โ Warner Bros. Studio, Watford ยท Sana (9) will love this thread across the whole trip
Car journey rule
Max 2โ3 hrs per leg. One exception: Day 8 (Dingle โ Belfast via Cliffs ~4.5 hrs). Start 8:30 am, three fun stops, pack snacks, iPad downloaded.
Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge
30m above sea and sways. Check Tara is comfortable with heights before committing. Giant's Causeway coastal walk is equally stunning and completely free. Now planned for Day 9 (25 May) โ full day on the Causeway Coast.
May weather in Ireland
12โ16ยฐC, changeable. Waterproofs for all four. Layers essential. Cliffs of Moher can be very windy. Murphy's Ice Cream mandatory regardless of temperature!
Caledonian Sleeper adventure
23:40 departure โ full Edinburgh evening first! ยท Sana & Tara in own cabin bunk beds ยท wake up arriving London ยท this will be a trip highlight
HP Studio โ key reminders
Adults 16:30 ยท Children 17:30 ยท arrive by 16:10 ยท show e-ticket for shuttle at Watford Junction ยท Digital Photo & Video Package included!
Novotel Edinburgh
4-star, 80 Lauriston Place ยท paid โฌ377, non-refundable ยท check-in 15:00, check-out noon ยท full Edinburgh day plan unchanged โ just board sleeper 23:40
All 4 flights confirmed ยท BA ref: [encrypted] ยท easyJet ref: [encrypted]
โ BA0036 โ World Traveller
Chennai โ London Heathrow
18 May 2026 ยท Meal included
05:35
MAA T2
โโโโโโโ
12:10
LHR T5
1ร23kg hold per person ยท 2h40 layover at T5 (same terminal for connection)
โ BA0832 โ Euro Traveller
London Heathrow โ Dublin
18 May 2026 ยท Buy on board
14:50
LHR T5
โโโโโโโ
16:20
DUB T2
Connection from BA0036 ยท same terminal T5 ยท no transfer needed
โ EZY326 โ easyJet ยท Ref: [encrypted]
Belfast Intl โ Edinburgh
26 May 2026 ยท Paid [encrypted]
11:55
BFS
โโโโโโโ
12:50
EDI
Seats [encrypted] ยท Bag drop closes 10:55
โ BA0035 โ World Traveller
London Heathrow โ Chennai
1 Jun 2026 ยท Meal included
12:40
LHR T5
โโโโโโโ
03:30+1
MAA T2
1ร23kg hold per person
Passengers & ticket numbers ยท BA booking [encrypted]
Passenger
Ticket number
Hold baggage
Yuvan (Mr Yuvanesan Muthukumaresan)
[encrypted]
1ร23kg per flight
Ramyaa (Mrs Ramyaa Yuvanesan)
[encrypted]
1ร23kg per flight
Sana (Miss Sana Yuvanesan)
[encrypted]
1ร23kg + 2 free child items
Tara (Miss Tara Yuvanesan)
[encrypted]
1ร23kg + 2 free child items
Each child can also check 2 extra items free (pushchair, car seat, travel cot). LHR connection is 2h40 at Terminal 5 โ no terminal change needed.
๐ Car hire confirmed! SIXT Nissan Qashqai ยท Booking: [car_ref] ยท 18 May 17:00 Dublin Airport โ 26 May 09:00 Belfast Intl ยท Unlimited mileage ยท EUR 589.55
๐
SIXT โ Confirmed
Nissan Qashqai or similar ยท Automatic ยท 5 seats ยท 4 bags ยท A/C
EUR 589.55
+ EUR 200.04 at counter
Pick-up
Dublin Airport
18 May ยท 17:00
Terminal 1 & 2 ยท SIXT desk in arrivals
+353-12352030
Drop-off
Belfast Intl Airport
26 May ยท 09:00
181 Airport Road, BT29 4DW
+44-3300022666
Booking: [car_ref]
Conf: [car_conf]
Unlimited mileage
Fuel: fullโfull
CDW + TW included
NI crossing: EUR 40 + written permit
โ ๏ธ Bring to SIXT desk: Physical driving licence ยท International Driving Permit (Indian licence needs IDP) ยท Passport ยท This voucher (digital ok) ยท Physical credit card in Yuvan's name ยท EUR 2,700 available on card for deposit
~1,200
Total km
8
Hire days
~80L
Est. fuel
3
Refuel stops
~โฌ140
Fuel cost
Left
Drive side
Day-by-day driving
Day
Date
Route
km
Notes
Day 1
18 May
Dublin Airport โ Premier Inn Temple Bar
12
Straight into city ยท 20 min
Day 2
19 May
Parked in Dublin city
0
Walk everywhere ยท park at hotel
Day 3
20 May
Dublin โ Howth โ Kinsale
326
โฝ Refuel before Kinsale ยท longest day
Day 4
21 May
Kinsale โ Cork city โ parked
25
Q-Park City Hall ~โฌ45/24hrs ยท no hotel parking
Day 5
22 May
Kinsale โ Dingle (Ventry)
165
โฝ Refuel at Tralee or Dingle ยท arrive ~17:00
Day 6
22 May
Local Dingle town
10
Oceanworld, Gallarus, Kingdom Falconry
Day 7
23 May
Slea Head Drive loop from Ventry
55
Dรบn Chaoin ยท Dunmore Head ยท Conor Pass loop
Day 8
24 May
Dingle โ Cliffs of Moher โ Bunratty โ Belfast
395
โฝ Refuel after Bunratty ยท start 8:30 am ยท longest drive
Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory ยท Belfast โ Belfast City Airport
8
Drop car ยท check in for EZY326 ยท bag drop closes 10:55
Total
~1,196 km
โ 1,200 km
โฝ Fuel plan
Fuel assumptions (diesel estate)
Consumption: ~6.5L/100km
Total fuel: ~80 litres
Irish diesel price: ~โฌ1.75/L
Estimated total cost: ~โฌ140 (~โน14,800)
โฝ Recommended refuel stops
Stop 1: Before/after Kinsale (Day 3) ยท 326 km leg Stop 2: Tralee or Dingle town (Day 5) ยท top up Stop 3: After Bunratty heading north (Day 8) ยท 395 km leg
๐ Car hire checklist
Pick up: Dublin Airport ยท 18 May
Drop off: Belfast City Airport ยท 26 May
Type: Diesel estate or MPV (family of 4 + luggage)
Insurance: Full CDW + no-excess cover
Cross-border: Ireland โ Northern Ireland โ (confirm with hire co)
Book via: rentalcars.com or autoeurope
๐ฎ๐ช Driving in Ireland tips
Drive on the LEFT
Speed limits in km/h (not mph)
Motorway max: 120 km/h ยท Regional roads: 80 km/h
Tolls on M50 (Dublin) โ pay online same day
N/R roads can be very narrow โ take it slow
Free parking widely available outside cities
๐ ฟ๏ธ Parking notes by city
Dublin โ Premier Inn Temple Bar
No hotel parking ยท nearest: Q-Park Drury Street (~5 min walk) ยท ~โฌ25โ30/24hrs ยท or Setanta Centre car park ยท consider parking at Howth and taking DART into city on Day 2
Cork โ Premier Inn Cork City Centre
No hotel parking ยท Q-Park City Hall ~7 min walk ยท ~โฌ45/24hrs ยท over 2 nights โ โฌ90 ยท factor this into budget
Dingle โ The Plough B&B, Ventry
Free private parking on site โ ยท no reservation needed ยท easiest parking of the whole trip
Belfast โ Premier Inn Titanic Quarter
On-site parking available ยท check with hotel on arrival ยท Titanic Belfast is 2 min walk so no moving the car needed for Day 8 evening
โ ๏ธ Important: Confirm cross-border Ireland โ Northern Ireland cover with your hire company when booking. Most major companies allow it but it must be explicitly confirmed โ some require an extra fee or a specific policy.