Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

Brecon in November
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brecon in November
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Brecon

Plane

Although Brecon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 km from Brecon. The shortest domestic flight to Brecon departs from London and takes around 3h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Brecon, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Brecon to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brecon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 230 km from Brecon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brecon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Brecon takes 105 km and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 282 km.

Plane

Although Brecon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 km from Brecon. The shortest domestic flight to Brecon departs from London and takes around 3h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Brecon, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Brecon to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brecon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 230 km from Brecon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brecon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Brecon takes 105 km and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 282 km.

Airports near Brecon

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Brecon

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brecon

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £156 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brecon

Most booked hotels in Brecon

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New Gurkha Inn
1 star
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Llangoed Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£169+
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Yha Brecon Beacons
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£21+
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Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£62+
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Brecon Castle
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£112+
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The Castle Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£92+
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Hiring a car in Brecon

Hiring a car in Brecon costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 73% cheaper than airport locations in Brecon.

Expect to pay £1.31 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 £15.63 and £20.84. Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Brecon, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Brecon costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 73% cheaper than airport locations in Brecon.

Expect to pay £1.31 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 £15.63 and £20.84. Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Brecon, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

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