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

Swords travel guide

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You're Going to Love Swords

With a population of 36,924, Swords is a must-see destination in Dublin, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Swords to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Swords

If you’re looking for affordable options, ​The Old Schoolhouse Restaurant (Main Street) and Gourmet Food Parlour - Swords (North Street) are great picks.

When to visit Swords

Swords in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£165
2 travellers
Flight to Swords
3 nights at hotel
Swords in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£165
2 travellers
Flight to Swords
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Swords in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 75 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Swords, with an average rainfall of 49 mm.

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How to Get to Swords

Plane

When flying to Swords, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Swords include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Swords from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Swords is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 8 miles from Swords. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Swords, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Swords include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Swords from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Swords is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 8 miles from Swords. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Airports near Swords

DUBDublin
WATWaterford

Airlines serving Swords

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 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 Swords

Most booked hotels in Swords

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Evergreen Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£191+
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Premier Inn Dublin Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£138+
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Hiring a car in Swords

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Swords (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. The most frequently booked car type in Swords is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 1% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Swords (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. The most frequently booked car type in Swords is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 1% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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