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

When to visit Wexford

Wexford in January
Estimated hotel price
€101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wexford in January
Estimated hotel price
€101
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.

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 Budget, 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.

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 Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Wexford

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Airlines serving Wexford

Lufthansa
Good (4,574 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (919 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,399 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,274 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,543 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,117 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,654 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (887 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,151 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (914 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,448 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wexford

Average rates range from around €137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €190 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wexford

Most booked hotels in Wexford

Whitford House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€109+
Ferrycarrig Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€133+
Talbot Hotel Wexford
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€112+
Clayton Whites Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€114+
Maldron Hotel Wexford
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
€103+

Hiring a car in Wexford

Hiring a car in Wexford costs €28 per day, on average.

Expect to pay €1.77 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 €21.20 and €28.26. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wexford, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Wexford costs €28 per day, on average.

Expect to pay €1.77 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 €21.20 and €28.26. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wexford, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.