Over the last year, more and more people are appreciating holidaying at home in Ireland — however a staycation can cost as much or more as a holiday abroad. According to estimates from Multitrip.com, the majority of Irish people spend approximately €2,500 on a foreign holiday. Over the last year, more and more people are appreciating holidaying at home in Ireland — however a staycation can cost as much or more as a holiday abroad, so why not try a save-cation? Pic: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos By choosing to go for a save-cation instead, you could save over €2,000, according to Plum. But what is a save-cation? It’s a holiday at home — as in your very own home and enjoying your own county.