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Arklow travel guide

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You're Going to Love Arklow

With a population of 11,761, Arklow is a must-see destination in Wicklow, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Arklow to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Arklow

Arklow in April
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arklow in April
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Arklow

Plane

Although Arklow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 70 km from Arklow. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Arklow from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Arklow is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 61 km from Arklow. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Arklow using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Arklow takes 512 km and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 644 km.

Plane

Although Arklow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 70 km from Arklow. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Arklow from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Arklow is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 61 km from Arklow. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Arklow using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Arklow takes 512 km and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 644 km.

Airports near Arklow

DUBDublin
WATWaterford

Airlines serving Arklow

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Arklow

Most booked hotels in Arklow

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Woodenbridge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Arklow Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Hiring a car in Arklow

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Arklow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.92 and £22.56.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Arklow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.92 and £22.56.

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