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. Wexford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Wexford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Green Acres (2 Lower George's Street) and Frank's Place (54/56 North Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Wexford

Wexford in November
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wexford in November
Estimated hotel price
£79
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, American Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

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 Easirent, 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, American Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

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 Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Wexford

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Airlines serving Wexford

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wexford

Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £162 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)
£108+
Padua Guest Accommodation Rosslare
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Ferrycarrig Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£115+
Talbot Hotel Wexford
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Riverside Park Hotel and Leisure Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Ferryport House B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£84+

Hiring a car in Wexford

Hiring a car in Wexford costs £22 per day, on average, or £43 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.35 and £24.46. The most frequently booked car type in Wexford is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Astra or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wexford costs £22 per day, on average, or £43 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.35 and £24.46. The most frequently booked car type in Wexford is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Astra or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.