With a population of 31,060, Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Black Cock Inn Caerphilly Mountain (Waunwaelod Way) and Urban BarBQ (13 Market Street) are great picks.
When flying to Caerphilly, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Caerphilly departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Caerphilly, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Caerphilly to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 34m trip. Located 3 km from the city centre, Caerphilly Llanbradach, Gwent is the busiest station in Caerphilly. Another popular train station is Caerphilly, located 0.4 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Caerphilly is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 214 km from Caerphilly. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Caerphilly, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Caerphilly takes 266 km and will cost you around £14. From London, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 274 km.
Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £139 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Caerphilly costs £25 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Caerphilly.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Caerphilly (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 £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Caerphilly is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.