# Taxi from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Temple Bar

A taxi from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Temple Bar costs about €24.80 on a weekday and €33.00 at night (13.5 km, about 28 min). From the official Dublin taxi tariff in force since 1 December 2024, checked 31 October 2026.

Worked out from the Dublin tariff in force from 1 December 2024. Status: Verified. 13.5 km, about 28 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via Airport Motorway (M1), Swords Road (R132) and Church Street (R108). Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | €24.80 | €21.80–€27.20 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | €24.80 | €21.80–€27.20 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | €33.00 | €29.20–€36.20 | Premium rate, Tariff A; Premium rate, Tariff B (over €31.80) |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | €24.80 | €21.80–€27.20 | Only the traffic |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Standard rate, Tariff A, includes the first 500 m or 84.9 s: €4.40 ([source](https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/pdf/2024/en.si.2024.0479.pdf))
- Standard rate, Tariff A: 10.28 km, 13.5 min in slow traffic: €19.86 ([source](https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/pdf/2024/en.si.2024.0479.pdf))
- Standard rate, Tariff B (over €23.60): 0.41 km, 0.5 min in slow traffic: €1.03 ([source](https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/pdf/2024/en.si.2024.0479.pdf))
- Included in the pick-up charge: −€0.66 ([source](https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/pdf/2024/en.si.2024.0479.pdf))
- Meter steps of 0.20 (a started step counts): €0.17 ([source](https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/pdf/2024/en.si.2024.0479.pdf))
- Total, typical traffic: €24.80

> Road tolls (such as the Port Tunnel or the M50) may be added as incurred.

## Where you start and end

- **Pick-up: Dublin Airport (DUB).** Taxis wait at the official ranks outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Into the city the driver often takes the Port Tunnel, and its toll is added to the fare.
- **Drop-off: Temple Bar.** The quarter of pubs and restaurants on the south bank of the Liffey. Its cobbled streets are mostly pedestrian, so the cab stops at the edge.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Temple Bar?

About €24.80 on a weekday in the daytime, €21.80 to €27.20 depending on traffic, for 13.5 km (about 28 min).

### Is it a flat fare or the meter?

The meter: €4.40 to start, then €1.32 per km.

### Which surcharges apply?

None on a weekday in the daytime.

### Does the time of day change the fare?

Weekday rush hour: about €24.80; Night: about €33.00; Weekend afternoon: about €24.80.

### What else may be added?

Soiling charge, the reasonable cost of cleaning €140.00.

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To cite this page: Taxi from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Temple Bar, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/ie/dublin/dublin-airport-to-temple-bar/ (checked 31 October 2026)