Wexford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wexford

With a population of 19.913, Wexford is the largest city in Wexford, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wexford to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Wexford

Wexford in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wexford in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 149
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wexford

Plane

Although Wexford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Waterford (WAT), which is located 46 km from Wexford.

Train

The train station in Wexford is called Wexford, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wexford is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 113 km from Wexford. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wexford using Expressway or Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Wexford takes 233 km and will cost you around C$ 26. From Belfast, the ticket costs about C$ 54 for a journey of 660 km.

Plane

Although Wexford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Waterford (WAT), which is located 46 km from Wexford.

Train

The train station in Wexford is called Wexford, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wexford is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 113 km from Wexford. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wexford using Expressway or Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Wexford takes 233 km and will cost you around C$ 26. From Belfast, the ticket costs about C$ 54 for a journey of 660 km.

Airports near Wexford

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Airlines serving Wexford

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wexford

Average rates range from around C$ 144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 278 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wexford

Most booked hotels in Wexford

Whitford House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 188+
Ferrycarrig Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
Talbot Hotel Wexford
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 152+
Riverside Park Hotel and Leisure Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 159+
Clayton Whites Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
Maldron Hotel Wexford
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 154+

Renting a car in Wexford

Renting a car in Wexford costs C$ 109 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.63 per litre in Wexford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.55 and C$ 42.06. The most frequently booked car type in Wexford is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Volkswagen up! or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Wexford costs C$ 109 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.63 per litre in Wexford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.55 and C$ 42.06. The most frequently booked car type in Wexford is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Volkswagen up! or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.