The Destination Index · 2026
Dublin for Incentive Travel
US preclearance, native English, and legendary hospitality make Dublin the friction-free European starter — pair city pub culture with castle and coastal day tracks for broad-appeal programs.
Destination Index
Momentum
Avg flight (US)
Avg hotel
Best months
Group fit
Air access
Value score
Figures are live benchmarks from the IncentiveTrips Destination Index, refreshed weekly from Google Trends and Google Flights data — directional planning numbers, not quotes.
Getting there — modeled fares to Dublin
| Origin region | Hub | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| US East | New York (JFK) | $550 |
| US Central | Chicago (ORD) | $600 |
| US West | Los Angeles (LAX) | $750 |
| Europeclosest access | London (LHR) | $170 |
| Latin America | Mexico City (MEX) | $760 |
| Asia-Pacific | Singapore (SIN) | $910 |
| Middle East & Africa | Dubai (DXB) | $600 |
Modeled round-trip economy ballparks from each region's hub — not live quotes. Methodology on the Destination Index.
Ranking historyOur published record of how Dublin has moved over time
What planners ask about Dublin
Group-ready resorts in Dublin
#1Adare ManorAdare, Ireland · up to 350 guests#155Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph CollectionEnniskerry · up to 400 guests#317The ShelbourneDublin · up to 400 guests#365The MerrionDublin · up to 120 guests#403Anantara The Marker DublinDublin · up to 300 guestsLocal partners & activities in Dublin
19 local suppliers for building an incentive program on the ground — entertainment, DMCs, transport, dining, décor, and more.
Excursions & Activities
The full planning guide
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See where Dublin ranks — live
The IncentiveTrips Destination Index scores 435 destinations weekly on momentum, air access, value, and group fit. No destination pays to rank.
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