Swords travel guide
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You're Going to Love Swords
With a population of 36,924, Swords is a must-see destination in Dublin, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Swords to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Swords
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Old Schoolhouse Restaurant (Main Street) and Gourmet Food Parlour - Swords (North Street) are great picks.
When to visit Swords
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Swords in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 75 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Swords, with an average rainfall of 49 mm.
How to Get to Swords
Plane
When flying to Swords, you’ll arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Swords include Ryanair, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Swords from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.
Car
Another option to get to Swords is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 8 miles from Swords. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swords, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Swords takes 115 miles and will cost you around £12. From Cork, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 180 miles.
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Most booked hotels in Swords
Hiring a car in Swords
Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Swords (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.76 and £25.01.