Building a business often involves travelling. Despite its bad reputation and the concerns regarding travelling and complaints revolving long-hall flights, it’s great for employees to get out of the office and experience different cultures, even if it’s simply for a day or two! If you find yourself short for cash, loans are great to get you where you need to be. Remember to consider these costs when planning your business trip in Ireland:
Visa fees
Depending on where you are travelling from, you may need to apply for a Visa to visit Ireland before you travel there on a business trip. If you are already a citizen of the EEA, you won’t need to check before you travel. That includes citizens of the EU and Switzerland. Beware that even if you’d don’t require a visa to travel to Ireland on business, all non-EEA individuals still need to secure permission to enter. However if you are visiting Ireland for a business trip and require a visa, you must take a letter of invitation with you and be able to promptly confirm where you will be staying and who will be responsible for your expenses throughout the duration of your trip.
Cost of travel
Bagging the cheapest flights isn’t as difficult as it may seem as long as you know when to book and remember to not book directly from the airline website. Finding the best low-cost flights involves doing your research and keeping an eye on the latest offers and deals. There’s no bad time to visit Ireland, but visiting during the winter months is one of the least expensive times to travel. Although prices increase in the summer, it’s still the best time to get the most for your money.
Cost of accommodation
Travelling to Ireland on your business trip is a complicated matter. The cost of accommodation in Ireland will vary depending on the town or city you stay in. Dublin is one of the most expensive places to live in Ireland, and the price of living there will be reflected in the cost of accommodation.
Travelling around Ireland
If you need to get around Ireland, hiring a car is ideal but can be expensive depending on the duration of your stay. Getting around Ireland without a car is undoubtedly the best way to travel but getting around using public transport is by no means impossible. The most budget-friendly alternative is taking the bus. As the most convenient way to travel between places in Ireland, opting to take the bus can save you a lot of taxi fares. Whilst it is possible to travel by train, you should expect to face a number of limitations to where you want to travel.
Food & drink
Just like anywhere you travel, food and drink can be expensive. Prices will vary depending on where you decide to eat (and drink), so researching less expensive alternatives before you travel is the best way to save disposable cash. Eating and drinking for less doesn’t necessarily mean you lose out on quality either, there are plenty of good-quality restaurants to visit for less, such as F.X. Buckley.
