HOW TO HIRE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a travel planner in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A travel planner in Ireland costs €100–€1,000 per trip, typically around €300. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a travel planner in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers travel planner work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — travel Logistics — travel planners handle all logistical details, such as transportation arrangements, visa requirements, and travel insurance.
- How does complexity of your trip change the price?It is part of every quote for this kind of work. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does planner's experience change the price?A long track record is itself part of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does level of detail required change the price?Two jobs that look alike can differ here by hours. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Destination Research — A travel planner conducts thorough research on potential destinations, focusing on factors such as climate, local events, and safety — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a travel planner job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES to chefs, stylists, organisers, errand runners or concierges. You are buying somebody's time, taste and access to your home, so the checks are about trust and what is written down rather than about law.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Whether they are a trader — a business name and an invoice, not a favour with money attached; Public liability insurance, and who the insurer is; For anyone in your home unaccompanied, references you actually telephone; For food, whether they hold food-safety training and where the food is prepared; Exactly what the hours cover and what counts as extra; Keys and access in writing: who holds what, and how it comes back.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability; for food work, ask about product liability too. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers travel planner work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — travel Logistics — travel planners handle all logistical details, such as transportation arrangements, visa requirements, and travel insurance.
A good answer: It is part of every quote for this kind of work. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A long track record is itself part of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Two jobs that look alike can differ here by hours. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Destination Research — A travel planner conducts thorough research on potential destinations, focusing on factors such as climate, local events, and safety — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a travel planner job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; for food work, ask about product liability too — budget Management — travel planners assist in managing your travel budget effectively, helping you find the best deals on flights and accommodations.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the travel planner starts, and an itemised invoice after — travel Insurance Assistance — helping clients understand and select appropriate travel insurance options to protect against unforeseen circumstances.
Getting the quote right
- Complexity of your trip — it is part of every quote for this kind of work.
- Planner's experience — a long track record is itself part of the price.
- Level of detail required — two jobs that look alike can differ here by hours.
- Complexity of the itinerary — providers quote this separately because it varies so much.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: complexity of your trip — it is part of every quote for this kind of work
- They will not talk about it: planner's experience — a long track record is itself part of the price
- They will not talk about it: level of detail required — two jobs that look alike can differ here by hours
- A price for the travel planner before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the travel planner has begun
What a travel planner costs: €100–€1,000 per trip
The figures are for the job, per trip, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Destination research and Itinerary planning each carry their own band. Travel Planner price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Travel planners near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstComplexity of your trip — it is part of every quote for this kind of work — that is what the travel planner is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being donePlanner's experience — a long track record is itself part of the price — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfLevel of detail required — two jobs that look alike can differ here by hours — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherComplexity of the itinerary — providers quote this separately because it varies so much — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the travel planner is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, level of service required — a plain finish and a decorative one are hours apart.
- Budget Management
- Travel planners assist in managing your travel budget effectively, helping you find the best deals on flights and accommodations.
- Destination Research
- A travel planner conducts thorough research on potential destinations, focusing on factors such as climate, local events, and safety.
- Travel Logistics
- Travel planners handle all logistical details, such as transportation arrangements, visa requirements, and travel insurance.
- Transportation Arrangements
- Coordinating flights, car rentals, or other transport methods to facilitate smooth travel to and from destinations.
- Travel Insurance Assistance
- Helping clients understand and select appropriate travel insurance options to protect against unforeseen circumstances.
- Call-out
- A fixed charge for turning up, separate from the work itself. On a short travel planner job it is often most of the bill, so ask whether the first hour is inside it.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a travel planner: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on the complexity of your trip, the planner's experience, and the level of detail required. More intricate itineraries or specialised trips, such as adventure travel or luxury experiences, may incur higher fees.
The duration depends on the trip's complexity and the planner's workload, but a standard trip can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks to plan. It's best to allow ample time for research and adjustments.
Same-day travel planning is possible but may be limited and typically incurs higher fees due to the urgency. Availability depends on the planner's schedule and the complexity of your travel needs.
Yes, many travel planners offer bundled services, including itinerary planning, booking accommodations, and arranging activities. This can often lead to discounts and a more cohesive travel experience.
Travel planners generally do not handle on-the-ground issues during your trip, such as hotel complaints or travel disruptions. Their role is focused on planning and logistics prior to your departure.
NO REGISTER APPLIES to chefs, stylists, organisers, errand runners or concierges. You are buying somebody's time, taste and access to your home, so the checks are about trust and what is written down rather than about law.
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