Wexford travel guide

Wexford Tourism | Wexford Guide

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. Wexford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Wexford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Green Acres (2 Lower George's Street) and Frank's Place (54/56 North Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Wexford

Wexford in January
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wexford in January
Estimated hotel price
$94
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 28 miles from Wexford. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, British Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

The train station in Wexford is called Wexford, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Wexford is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 70 miles from Wexford. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Wexford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Waterford (WAT), which is located 28 miles from Wexford. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, British Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

The train station in Wexford is called Wexford, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Wexford is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 70 miles from Wexford. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Wexford

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Airlines serving Wexford

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wexford

Average rates range from around $104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $202 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, 2557 reviews)
$135+
Padua Guest Accommodation Rosslare
4 stars
Excellent (9, 767 reviews)
$105+
Tuskar House by the Sea
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 978 reviews)
$105+
Ferrycarrig Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1213 reviews)
$143+
Talbot Hotel Wexford
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4198 reviews)
$109+
Riverside Park Hotel and Leisure Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3437 reviews)
$114+

Renting a car in Wexford

Renting a car in Wexford costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.23 per gallon in Wexford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.76 and $115.68. The most frequently booked car type in Wexford is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Opel Astra or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Wexford costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.23 per gallon in Wexford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.76 and $115.68. The most frequently booked car type in Wexford is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Opel Astra or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.