Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
We hope that this FAQ page will answer any question that you may have
about your trip to Dublin. If this FAQ page does not answer your question, we recommend
that you call the Irish Tourist Board telephone information number for your country/region.
1. What currency is accepted in Dublin?
2. Do I need a passport to come to Ireland?
3. Can I bring my pet on holiday with me?
4. Where can I find places to eat?
5. Where can I find a map of the city?
6. What coach/walking /other tours of the city are available?
7. Where can I get information on accommodation?
8. How do I get from the Airport or the Ferry Terminals to the City?
9. What events are currently running in Dublin?
10. Are there telephone information lines I can call?
11. Is smoking banned in Dublin?
1. What currency is accepted in Dublin?
The Euro is the only currency that is officially recognised as legal tender in the
Republic of Ireland. On occasion shop-staff and hotels may accept sterling (GBP),
however, this is not always the case. To find out the exchange rate and calculate
how many Euro you'll get for your local currency why not use our
currency convertor?
2. Do I need a passport to come to Ireland?
If you are a citizen of the European Union you need a passport or national identity
card in order to enter the Republic of Ireland. We strongly recommend that you
bring a passport as a form of identification if you have one.
If you are not a citizen of the European Union then you must
have a passport to enter the country. You may also need a visa if you are visiting
from a country outside of North America. We advise that you consult your travel
agent about this issue before you travel.
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3. Can I bring my pet on holiday with me?
Unless you are travelling from the UK to the Republic of Ireland you may not
bring pets into the country. All animals entering the country must undergo
lengthy quarantine procedures. Because Ireland is an island animal borne diseases
such as rabies have never been a problem here. The strict rules governing the entry
of animals into Ireland are in place to prevent the spread of rabies, and other
animal borne diseases, to this country.
4. Where can I find places to eat?
Dublin has a wealth of fine restaurants and cafes offering every conceivable type
of food. For more information on where to eat in Dublin why not check out our guide
to the pubs and
restaurants of Dublin.
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5. Where can I find a map of the city?
There are interactive maps of the city available on our site in the
maps section.
Excellent maps of Dublin are also available from Dublin Tourism. You can order one
online from our site by clicking here.
6. What coach/walking /other tours of the city are available?
There are many tours of the city available. Dublin Tourism offers some very fine
tours of the city. You'll find details of these in the tours
and trails section of the site.
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7. Where can I get information on accommodation?
Information on all types of accommodation is available in the
accommodation section of the site. You may also book a room online
from that section.
8. How do I get from the Airport or the Ferry Terminals to the City?
Airport - City - Airport: There are a number of options for those looking to travel
from the airport to the city or vice-versa. Taxis are available outside the terminal
building, as are buses. For more information on the bus system in Dublin why not
take a look at the Dublin Bus
website or the Aircoach
website Ferry - City - Ferry: As with the Airport there are a number
of options open to those seeking to travel to the city from the Ferry Terminals.
From Dublins North Wall Terminal, visitors may get a bus or a taxi. From Dun Laoghaire
Ferry Terminal, visitors may take a taxi, get the bus, or use the DART light rail.
Bus information is available from
Dublin Bus while information on the DART service can be obtained from
Irish
Rail
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9. What events are currently running in Dublin?
Dublin's event calendar is always full. You can take a look at what's on in our
fair city by going to the events section.
10. Are there telephone information lines I can call?
Yes, there are a number of information lines run by Failte Ireland (the Irish
Tourist Board) that can provide you with information on Dublin and other holiday
destinations in Ireland. Please use the number for your country
Ireland: 1850 230 330 (all calls charged at local rates)
United Kingdom: 0800 0397000
USA: 800 223 6470
France: 01 53 43 1212
Canada: 1800 223 6470
French Belgians: 02 6739 940
French Swiss: 052 202 69 06
German Swiss: 052 2 02 6906/7
Italian Swiss: 052 2 02 6906
Sweeden: 08 662 8510
Finland: 09 608 966
Denmark: 33 1580 45
Spain: 91 577 1787
Netherlands: 020 622 3101
Belgium: 02 673 9940
Italy: 02 869 0541
Norway: 22 56 33 10
Austria: 01 715 8317
Australia: 02 92996177
Germany: 069 92318550
11. Is smoking banned in Dublin?
Dublin is now Europe's first smoke free capital city! Since March 29th
2004, a smoking ban in the work place has been in force. The primary purpose
of the prohibition is to afford protection to workers and the public who are exposed
to harmful environmental tobacco smoke. Dublin pubs, night clubs, restaurants and
cafés are now smoke free zones. Smoking is not banned, and you can still
smoke out of doors, in your hotel room, or in private accommodation.
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