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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 January
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caernarfon in January
Estimated hotel price
£39
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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Caernarfon

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LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Caernarfon

KLM
Good (1,426 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,603 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,496 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,322 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 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 Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £148 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caernarfon

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Basecamp Wales
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Driftwood Boutique Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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Black Boy Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Garddfon Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£29+
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The Royal Victoria Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Hiring a car in Caernarfon

Hiring a car in Caernarfon costs £52 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.24 and £21.65.

Hiring a car in Caernarfon costs £52 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.24 and £21.65.

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