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 Sixt and keddy by Europcar, 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 Sixt and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Wexford

DUBDublin
ORKCork
WATWaterford

Airlines serving Wexford

Lufthansa
Good (8,215 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,066 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,474 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,553 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (956 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,194 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,608 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,534 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,599 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,487 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)
€199+
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Whitford House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€95+
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Ferrycarrig Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€95+
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Crown Quarter
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€83+
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Whites of Wexford
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€125+
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Talbot Hotel Wexford
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€93+
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Hiring a car in Wexford

Hiring a car in Wexford costs €55 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay €1.84 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 €21.97 and €29.29. The most frequently booked car type in Wexford is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wexford costs €55 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay €1.84 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 €21.97 and €29.29. The most frequently booked car type in Wexford is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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