Camping in Ireland: Holiday for less than €500 a week for a family of four
Camping and caravan parks in Ireland offer a budget-friendly alternative to expensive staycations, with many families spending less than €500 per week. These sites provide various amenities and activities, making them a popular choice for families seeking affordable summer holidays.
Why it matters
It provides practical economic advice for families navigating high costs of living and expensive domestic tourism markets.
S taycations generally don’t come cheap. Anyone looking for a break in Ireland this month can expect to pay a premium, with some short-term lets charging €4,000 a week, as recently reported by The Irish Times.
But there is an alternative. Up to 500,000 people a year stay in more than 500 caravan and camping parks dotted around the country, according to Camping Ireland, the body representing the sector. A week’s holiday accommodation for a family of four is below €300 at some sites and below €500 in many others.
Among those sold on the idea are Nicola Aldeweireldt from Waterford , her husband Ed and their four children, who enjoyed their fifth year at the International Outdoor Adventure Centre (IOAC) and holiday park near Rosslare in Co Wexford , this year.
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