Tenby travel guide

Tenby Tourism | Tenby Guide

You're Going to Love Tenby

With a population of 4.989, Tenby is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tenby to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Tenby

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cove Bar and Lounge (14 High Street) and Heywood Brasserie (Heywood Spa Hotel Heywood Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Tenby

Tenby in September
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tenby in September
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tenby

Plane

Although Tenby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 99 km from Tenby. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tenby, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Tenby to London takes 3h 18m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £56 for a 4h 16m trip. Located 0.1 km from the city centre, Tenby is the busiest station in Tenby. Another popular train station is Tenby Penally, located 2.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tenby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 317 km from Tenby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tenby, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Tenby takes 354 km and will cost you around £25. From London, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 423 km.

Plane

Although Tenby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 99 km from Tenby. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tenby, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Tenby to London takes 3h 18m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £56 for a 4h 16m trip. Located 0.1 km from the city centre, Tenby is the busiest station in Tenby. Another popular train station is Tenby Penally, located 2.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tenby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 317 km from Tenby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tenby, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Tenby takes 354 km and will cost you around £25. From London, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 423 km.

Airports near Tenby

Airlines serving Tenby

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,450 reviews)
GOL
Good (683 reviews)
Vueling
Good (813 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (513 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (96 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (104 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tenby

Average rates range from around £130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tenby

Most booked hotels in Tenby

The Imperial Dragon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£104+
St Brides Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£208+
Heywood Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£142+
Giltar Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£91+
Little Red Rooster Rest and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£65+
The Dolphin Hotel
1 star
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£71+

Hiring a car in Tenby

Hiring a car in Tenby costs £46 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Tenby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73.

Hiring a car in Tenby costs £46 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Tenby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73.