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 December
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wexford in December
Estimated hotel price
$138
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. The shortest flight to Wexford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 05m.

Train

Deutsche Bahn is the only carrier operating train routes to Wexford. 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 hire from Dublin, which is about 113 km from Wexford. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wexford, including Bus, National Express and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Wexford takes 225 km and will cost you around $62. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $155 for a journey of 893 km.

Plane

Although Wexford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Waterford (WAT), which is located 46 km from Wexford. The shortest flight to Wexford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 05m.

Train

Deutsche Bahn is the only carrier operating train routes to Wexford. 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 hire from Dublin, which is about 113 km from Wexford. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wexford, including Bus, National Express and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Wexford takes 225 km and will cost you around $62. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $155 for a journey of 893 km.

Airports near Wexford

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Airlines serving Wexford

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,360 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,831 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,668 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,841 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,683 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (848 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,368 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,879 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,325 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,312 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,234 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,336 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,387 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wexford

Average rates range from around $174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $524 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wexford

Hiring a car in Wexford

Expect to pay $3.12 per litre in Wexford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.42 and $49.89. Compact (Seat Arona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wexford, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.12 per litre in Wexford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.42 and $49.89. Compact (Seat Arona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wexford, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.