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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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Wicklow travel guide

Wicklow Tourism | Wicklow Guide

You're Going to Love Wicklow

With a population of 14,048, Wicklow is a must-see destination in Wicklow, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Wicklow deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Wicklow

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bridge Tavern (Bridge Street) and Glenview Woodlands Restaurant & Conservatory Bar (Glen of the Downs) are great picks.

When to visit Wicklow

Wicklow in May
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wicklow in May
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wicklow

Plane

Although Wicklow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 52 km from Wicklow. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Wicklow from the United Kingdom departs from Leeds and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Wicklow is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 43 km from Wicklow. You’ll find branches of FLIZZR and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Wicklow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 52 km from Wicklow. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Wicklow from the United Kingdom departs from Leeds and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Wicklow is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 43 km from Wicklow. You’ll find branches of FLIZZR and Alamo, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Wicklow

Airlines serving Wicklow

Lufthansa
Good (8,274 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,583 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,254 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,098 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,653 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,676 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,017 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,753 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,424 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,446 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wicklow

Most booked hotels in Wicklow

Stirabout Lane B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£100+
Tudor Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£116+
Summerhill House
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£125+
Woodenbridge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£90+
Arklow Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£120+
Parkview Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£100+

Hiring a car in Wicklow

Expect to pay £1.67 per litre in Wicklow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.04 and £26.72.

Expect to pay £1.67 per litre in Wicklow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.04 and £26.72.