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 April
Estimated hotel price
€81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wexford in April
Estimated hotel price
€81
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.

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 Dollar and Alamo, 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. The shortest domestic flight to Wexford departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 55m.

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 Dollar and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Wexford

DUBDublin
ORKCork
WATWaterford

Airlines serving Wexford

Lufthansa
Good (8,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,167 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,474 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,504 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,643 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,953 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,479 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,370 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wexford

Most booked hotels in Wexford

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Wilton Castle
0 stars
Excellent (10, Excellent reviews)
€180+
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Ferrycarrig Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€90+
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Jim Mcgee's
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€76+
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Whites of Wexford
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€124+
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Talbot Hotel Wexford
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€103+
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Riverside Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€92+
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Hiring a car in Wexford

Hiring a car in Wexford costs €50 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Wexford.

Expect to pay €1.76 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 €21.06 and €28.07. The most frequently booked car type in Wexford is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Opel Vivaro or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wexford costs €50 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Wexford.

Expect to pay €1.76 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 €21.06 and €28.07. The most frequently booked car type in Wexford is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Opel Vivaro or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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