Brecon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Brecon
With a population of 7,989, Brecon is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Brecon to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Brecon
How to Get to Brecon
Plane
Although Brecon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 38 miles from Brecon. The shortest domestic flight to Brecon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Brecon, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Brecon to London takes 1h 49m and costs around £64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £49 for a 3h 27m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Brecon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 143 miles from Brecon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brecon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Brecon takes 145 miles and will cost you around £15. From London, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 170 miles.
Airlines serving Brecon
Where to stay in Brecon
Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £131 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brecon
Most booked hotels in Brecon
Hiring a car in Brecon
Hiring a car in Brecon costs £26 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Brecon.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Brecon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Brecon, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.