Dublin Airport to Waterford: Private Chauffeur Transfer to Ireland's Oldest City

Waterford sits on the River Suir in the south east of Ireland and is often called Ireland's oldest city, founded by the Vikings more than a thousand years ago. It is a natural first stop for visitors heading to the south coast, and a comfortable drive from Dublin Airport. Here is how a private transfer works on this route and what it costs.

The route at a glance

• Distance: approximately 176 km, mostly on the M9 motorway
• Journey time: around 1 hour 55 minutes, depending on traffic
• Drop-off: Waterford city, your hotel, a private address or a business location
• Price: fixed before you travel, per vehicle, not per person

Prices from Dublin Airport to Waterford

• Premium sedan (up to 3 passengers): €390
• Mercedes MPV (up to 7 passengers, extra luggage space): €430
• First class sedan (Mercedes S-Class or similar, up to 3 passengers): €470
• Executive Mercedes V-Class (up to 6 passengers, individual seating): €510

Tolls where applicable, bottled water and Wi-Fi on board are included. You can see every option on the Dublin Airport to Waterford route page, or enter your exact address in our price calculator.

How the pick-up works

Your chauffeur monitors your flight in real time and waits for you in the arrivals hall with a name board. If you land early or late, the pick-up adjusts. You walk out of arrivals, your luggage goes into the car and you are on the motorway heading south without queues or rental desks. Read more about how meet & greet works at Dublin Airport.

What to see in and around Waterford

• Waterford Crystal: the visitor centre shows how the famous crystal is made.
• Reginald's Tower and the Viking Triangle: the historic heart of the city, compact and easy to explore on foot.
• The Copper Coast: a scenic stretch of coastline west of the city.

If you are staying in style, our guide to Waterford Castle Hotel transfers covers the island estate just outside the city, and the Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore is further along the coast.

Combining Waterford with Kilkenny

Kilkenny lies between Dublin and Waterford, so it is easy to combine the two. You can break the journey for a stop in Kilkenny, or book our Waterford & Kilkenny private day trip from Dublin. For a stay in Kilkenny itself, see our Dublin to Kilkenny transfer guide.

Who this transfer suits

Visitors who have just landed after a long flight and do not want to drive on the left straight away. Families and groups who would otherwise need several taxis, since the price is per vehicle. Business travellers who want to work or rest on the way. Child seats are available on request; just tell us the ages when you book.

Book your Waterford transfer

Use Check Price & Book to see your fixed price and reserve your chauffeur, or contact us if you would like to add a stop on the way.