Waterford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Waterford
With a population of 47.904, Waterford is the largest city in Waterford, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Waterford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Waterford
If you’re looking for affordable options, Momo Restaurant (47 Patrick St) and Everett's (22 High Street Waterford City) are great picks.
When to visit Waterford
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Waterford in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Waterford, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Waterford
Plane
When flying to Waterford, you’ll arrive at Waterford (WAT), which is located 8 km from the city centre.
Train
The train station in Waterford is called Waterford Plunkett, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Waterford is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 134 km from Waterford. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Waterford Clock Tower The Quay, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Waterford. Waterford Brownes Road, Stop 352801 is also a commonly used station, and is 2.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Waterford
Where to stay in Waterford
Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £166 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Waterford
Most booked hotels in Waterford
Hiring a car in Waterford
Hiring a car in Waterford costs £28 per day, on average, or £57 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Waterford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Waterford is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Seat Arona or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.