Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bray travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bray

With a population of 6,477, Bray is a must-see destination in Wicklow, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Bray deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Bray

If you’re looking for affordable options, Elephant & Castle - Brittas Bay (Ballynacarrig) and Dockyard No.8 (Dockyard No. 8 8 Dock Terrace, The Harbour) are great picks.

When to visit Bray

Bray in June
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bray in June
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bray

Plane

Although Bray doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 17 miles from Bray. 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 Bray from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Bray is called Bray, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bray is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 12 miles from Bray. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bray using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Bray takes 318 miles and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 400 miles.

Plane

Although Bray doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 17 miles from Bray. 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 Bray from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Bray is called Bray, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bray is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 12 miles from Bray. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bray using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Bray takes 318 miles and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 400 miles.

Airports near Bray

DUBDublin
WATWaterford

Airlines serving Bray

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 Bray

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Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£216+
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Haddington House
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£140+
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Rochestown Lodge Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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Knockree Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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Firefly
1 star
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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The Martello Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hiring a car in Bray

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Bray (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. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bray, while also 88% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Bray (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. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bray, while also 88% cheaper than other types, on average.

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