Air Canada Vacations

Before you leave Canada

Entry requirements

It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you - and any child travelling with you - have all the travel documents necessary to enter or transit through each country on your itinerary. Please ensure you verify the requirements for each country as the required documents for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required on the return.

Please refer to Air Canada for complete information on travel requirements and regulations.

Baggage

Please refer to Air Canada for up-to-date baggage allowances.

Airport check-in

Please present yourself at the airport counter or self-service kiosks of the airline indicated on your e-ticket. Web check-in and mobile check-in are also available.
Please refer to Air Canada for recommended check-in times and more details.

Your arrival at destination

Transportation from Airport to Dublin

The airport is conveniently located approximately 10 km north of Dublin city centre. It is served by a large number of buses, coaches and taxis all allowing you to get to and from the airport.

By bus

Dublin Airport is accessible by over 700 buses and coaches daily. From the airport, you can reach many areas in and around Dublin, as well as various locations outside the capital.

By taxi

Taxis are available from the arrivals level road. A taxi dispatcher is available at the taxi stand if you require any further information or assistance.

A taxi receipt printed by the printer attached to the meter (not handwritten) must be given to all customers. This should include details of the vehicle licence number, the distance of the journey undertaken, the amount paid, the date and duration of journey.

By train

There is currently no direct rail link to Dublin Airport.

Hotel check-in

Upon arrival at your hotel, please identify yourself at the front desk with your Air Canada Vacations voucher. You will then be assigned your accommodation. Passport must be presented upon check in.

Hotel check-in times may vary depending on the hotel but is generally 3 p.m.

During your stay

If you need help or assistance with your vacation, please contact Air Canada Vacations Customer Care.

Shopping

Shopping in Dublin is centred around the two main pedestrian streets of Grafton Street on the Southside and Henry Street on the Northside. The two streets are just either side of the river, a few minutes walk apart, but somewhat different.

Southside
Grafton Street, located between Trinity College and St. Stephen's Green, has fashionable stores such as Brown Thomas, the department store showcasing both foreign and local designers. Dublin's leading and most exclusive jewellers, Weirs, and the most popular of the famous Bewley's Cafés. Other principal shopping streets in the area include Wicklow Street, Dawson Street, and South Great Georges Street. The nearby Powerscourt Towncentre is one of the nicer, albeit smaller, shopping centres in the city. Also close by is The Georges Street Arcade, an indoor market well worth a visit.

Northside
Henry Street has department stores such as the popular Arnotts, and an assortment of popular clothing and footwear stores. The ILAC shopping centre, the newer Jervis Street Shopping Centre are both here. The well-known outdoor food market of Moore Street is always full of bargains. The nearby O'Connell Street, Dublin's main thoroughfare, is home to the excellent Clery's Department Store and Eason's Booksellers, as well as several other shops.

Tipping

It is common to tip up to 10% of the total bill. Some establishments will add a 10-15% service charge on top of the obligatory 13.5% VAT, especially for larger groups. If a service charge is levied, a tip is not normally left, unless to reward exceptional service

Water

Water in Dublin is safe to drink.

Electricity

Electricity in Ireland is 220 V, 50 Hz. A square three-pronged adapter plug and/or electric converter for appliances is required.

Currency

The currency in Ireland is the Euro.

Banking

Banks in Ireland generally open Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; open until 5 p.m. on Thursday. ATMs are located at most banks and accept most credit and debit cards.

Long distance calls

Telephone calls from your hotel to Canada can be very expensive and service charges are high.

Prepaid calling cards are readily available.

To call Canada dial 001 and then the number.

Language

English is the official language of Ireland. Gaelic is the second language and is spoken in rural Ireland, which is also known as the Gaeltacht, areas where Irish is spoken daily. However, wherever you go everyone speaks English.

Time zone

No UTC/GMT offset

Emergency

You can ask for a doctor or a dentist through your hotel. Keep all your receipts. 
Tourists requiring urgent medical care should go to the nearest hospital emergency room (airports and many train stations also have medical teams and first aid facilities).

Getting around

Sightseeing

Air Canada Vacations offers a huge selection of day tours and activities in Dublin that you can easily add to your shopping cart when you book. Enjoy the Dublin Traditional Irish Music Pub Crawl or the Dublin Liffey River Cruise.

Rental car

Air Canada Vacations offers convenient short-term and long-term car rentals throughout Europe.

Taxi

It's a good idea to always get an estimate of the fare to your destination before you get in. If you can, try to avoid travelling during the morning and evening rush periods (8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.). Lunchtime can get pretty busy too.

Buses

Dublin has an excellent network of buses that provides frequent, reliable and cost effective travel throughout the city and region. There is also a number of high quality, private and independent bus operators throughout the city.

Trains

Dublin's two main train stations, Connolly Station and Heuston Station, are vital hubs for the city, transporting thousands of commuters and visitors around the city everyday.

Intercity services run from Dublin's Heuston and Connolly Stations to the major towns and cities in the country.

Commuter rail covers commuter routes to Dublin, and the DART serves the towns along Dublin Bay.

Dublin is also served by LUAS, a state of the art light rail transit system. The LUAS provides a valuable rail link for commuters and visitors from Sandyford and Tallaght to the city centre as well as linking Connolly and Hueston Rail Stations.

Your departure

Hotel checkout

Hotel checkout times may vary depending on the property, but generally you must vacate the room by noon.

Duty-free exemptions

Please refer to the Canada Border Services Agency for up-to-date information on personal exemptions.

Airport check-in

Please present yourself at the airport counter or self-service kiosks of the airline indicated on your e-ticket. Web check-in and mobile check-in are also available.
Please refer to Air Canada for recommended check-in times and more details.

Customer care

For any inquiries regarding your travel plans, please contact Air Canada Vacations Customer Care.