Conwy travel guide
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You're Going to Love Conwy
With a population of 3,890, Conwy 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 Conwy to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Conwy
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias (The Promenade) and The Tal Y Cafn (Tal Y Cafn Terrace) are great picks.
When to visit Conwy
How to Get to Conwy
Plane
Although Conwy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 41 miles from Conwy. The shortest domestic flight to Conwy departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Conwy, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Conwy to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Conwy Glan Conwy, Gwynedd is the busiest station in Conwy. Another popular train station is Conwy Tal Y Cafn, Gwynedd, located 4 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Conwy is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 199 miles from Conwy. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Conwy, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Conwy takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 80 miles.
Airlines serving Conwy
Where to stay in Conwy
Average rates range from around £116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £124 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Conwy
Most booked hotels in Conwy
Hiring a car in Conwy
Hiring a car in Conwy costs £37 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Conwy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Conwy is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.