Bangor travel guide
Bangor Tourism | Bangor Guide
You're Going to Love Bangor
With a population of 15,449, Bangor 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 Bangor to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Bangor
When to visit Bangor
How to Get to Bangor
Plane
Although Bangor doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 86 km from Bangor. Blackpool is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bangor departs from Cardiff and takes around 50m.
Train
The train station in Bangor is called Bangor, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 129 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Bangor Bangor, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Bangor. Bangor Bangor University is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Bangor
Where to stay in Bangor
Average rates range from around £98 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 Bangor
Most booked hotels in Bangor
Hiring a car in Bangor
Hiring a car in Bangor costs £54 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.