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

Caernarfon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Caernarfon

With a population of 9.836, Caernarfon 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 Caernarfon to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Caernarfon

Caernarfon in March
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caernarfon in March
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Caernarfon

Plane

When flying to Caernarfon, you’ll arrive at Holyhead Anglesey (VLY), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Caernarfon departs from Cardiff and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Caernarfon is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 140 km from Caernarfon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Plane

When flying to Caernarfon, you’ll arrive at Holyhead Anglesey (VLY), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Caernarfon departs from Cardiff and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Caernarfon is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 140 km from Caernarfon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Caernarfon

BLKBlackpool
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Caernarfon

Lufthansa
Good (8,217 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,188 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,053 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,529 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,120 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,961 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,530 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,513 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caernarfon

From 5-star hotels such as the Plas Dinas Country House to great affordable options like the The Lake View Hotel, Caernarfon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £153 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caernarfon

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Basecamp Wales Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa Eryri
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Black Boy Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Meifod Country House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Garddfon Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Ty Glyndwr Bunkhouse Bar and Cafe
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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Hiring a car in Caernarfon

Hiring a car in Caernarfon costs £40 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Caernarfon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.27 and £25.70.

Hiring a car in Caernarfon costs £40 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Caernarfon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.27 and £25.70.

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