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, Green Acres (2 Lower George's Street) and The Grounds @ Snow Cottage (Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford Y35E922) are great picks.

When to visit Wexford

Wexford in November
Estimated hotel price
€87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wexford in November
Estimated hotel price
€87
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. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. 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 Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Wexford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Waterford (WAT), which is located 46 km from Wexford. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. 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 Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Wexford

DUBDublin
ORKCork
WATWaterford

Airlines serving Wexford

KLM
Good (1,429 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,108 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,099 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,549 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,492 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
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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)
€94+
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Ferrycarrig Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€87+
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Ferryport House B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€125+
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The Riverside Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€91+
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Padua Guest Accommodation Rosslare
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€119+
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Talbot Hotel Wexford
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€92+
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Hiring a car in Wexford

Hiring a car in Wexford costs €19 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Wexford.

Expect to pay €1.75 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 €20.91 and €27.88. The most frequently booked car type in Wexford is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wexford costs €19 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Wexford.

Expect to pay €1.75 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 €20.91 and €27.88. The most frequently booked car type in Wexford is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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