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

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wicklow to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Wicklow

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lighthouse (South Quay) and The Bridge Tavern (Bridge Street) are great picks.

When to visit Wicklow

Wicklow in February
Estimated hotel price
£98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wicklow in February
Estimated hotel price
£98
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 32 miles from Wicklow. 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 Wicklow from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Wicklow is called Wicklow, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wicklow is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 27 miles from Wicklow. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Wicklow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 32 miles from Wicklow. 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 Wicklow from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Wicklow is called Wicklow, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wicklow is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 27 miles from Wicklow. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

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

Airports near Wicklow

DUBDublin
WATWaterford

Airlines serving Wicklow

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 Wicklow

Most booked hotels in Wicklow

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Stirabout Lane B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Summerhill House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Woodenbridge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Birchdale House B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Tudor Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Parkview Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Hiring a car in Wicklow

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.92 and £22.56.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.92 and £22.56.

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