Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Wexford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wexford

With a population of 19,913, Wexford is the largest city in Wexford, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wexford to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Wexford

Wexford Arts Centre
Art & Performing Arts•Free

Where to Eat in Wexford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Grounds @ Snow Cottage (Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford Y35E922) and Frank's Place (54/56 North Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Wexford

Wexford in January
Estimated hotel price
€96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wexford in January
Estimated hotel price
€96
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wexford

Plane

Although Wexford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Waterford (WAT), which is located 46 km from Wexford. The shortest domestic flight to Wexford departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 55m.

Train

The train station in Wexford is called Wexford, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wexford is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 113 km from Wexford. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wexford using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Wexford takes 512 km and will cost you around €18. From Shannon, the ticket costs about €29 for a journey of 644 km.

Plane

Although Wexford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Waterford (WAT), which is located 46 km from Wexford. The shortest domestic flight to Wexford departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 55m.

Train

The train station in Wexford is called Wexford, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wexford is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 113 km from Wexford. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wexford using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Wexford takes 512 km and will cost you around €18. From Shannon, the ticket costs about €29 for a journey of 644 km.

Airports near Wexford

DUBDublin
ORKCork
WATWaterford

Airlines serving Wexford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wexford

Average rates range from around €141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €237 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wexford

Most booked hotels in Wexford

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Whitford House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€140+
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Ferrycarrig Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€138+
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Talbot Hotel Wexford
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€107+
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The Riverside Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€106+
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Padua Guest Accommodation Rosslare
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€109+
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Clayton Whites Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€97+
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Hiring a car in Wexford

Hiring a car in Wexford costs €27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Wexford.

Expect to pay €1.66 per litre in Wexford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €19.91 and €26.55. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wexford, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Wexford costs €27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Wexford.

Expect to pay €1.66 per litre in Wexford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €19.91 and €26.55. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wexford, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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