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

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.

Activities & attractions in Waterford

Osprey Viking Cruises River History Cruises
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Where to Eat in Waterford

If you’re looking for affordable options, BURZZA (53 John Street) and Momo Restaurant (47 Patrick St) are great picks.

When to visit Waterford

Waterford in November
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waterford in November
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Waterford

Plane

When flying to Waterford, you’ll arrive at Waterford (WAT), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Waterford is called Waterford Plunkett, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Waterford is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 83 miles from Waterford. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Waterford Brownes Road, Stop 352801, located 1.6 miles from the city centre of Waterford. Waterford Hse, Stop 352081 is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Waterford, you’ll arrive at Waterford (WAT), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Waterford is called Waterford Plunkett, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Waterford is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 83 miles from Waterford. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Waterford Brownes Road, Stop 352801, located 1.6 miles from the city centre of Waterford. Waterford Hse, Stop 352081 is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Waterford

DUBDublin
SNNShannon
ORKCork

Airlines serving Waterford

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 Waterford

Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £155 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Waterford

Most booked hotels in Waterford

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Waterford Marina Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Granville Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Dooley's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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The Fitzwilton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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O'Shea's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£118+
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Treacys Hotel & Leisure Centre Waterford
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Waterford

Expect to pay £1.40 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 £16.74 and £22.32. The most frequently booked car type in Waterford is Standard (Opel Insignia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.40 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 £16.74 and £22.32. The most frequently booked car type in Waterford is Standard (Opel Insignia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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