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

Caernarfon travel guide

Caernarfon Tourism | Caernarfon Guide

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. Caernarfon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Caernarfon

Caernarfon in March
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caernarfon in March
Estimated hotel price
£54
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 13 miles 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 87 miles from Caernarfon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Plane

When flying to Caernarfon, you’ll arrive at Holyhead Anglesey (VLY), which is located 13 miles 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 87 miles from Caernarfon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Caernarfon

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LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Caernarfon

Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,681 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,689 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,029 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,444 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,821 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,531 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,453 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 £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £136 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Black Boy Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Ty Glyndwr Bunkhouse Bar and Cafe - Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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Padarn Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Caernarfon

Hiring a car in Caernarfon costs £41 per day, on average, or £82 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.76 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 £21.11 and £28.15.

Hiring a car in Caernarfon costs £41 per day, on average, or £82 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.76 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 £21.11 and £28.15.

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