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

Caerphilly travel guide

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You're Going to Love Caerphilly

With a population of 31,060, Caerphilly is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Caerphilly deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Caerphilly

Morbitorium museum of curiosities
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Where to Eat in Caerphilly

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Black Cock Inn Caerphilly Mountain (Waunwaelod Way) and Urban BarBQ (13 Market Street) are great picks.

When to visit Caerphilly

Caerphilly in December
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caerphilly in December
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Caerphilly

Plane

When flying to Caerphilly, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Caerphilly departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Caerphilly, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Caerphilly 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. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Caerphilly Llanbradach, Gwent is the busiest station in Caerphilly. Another popular train station is Caerphilly, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Caerphilly is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 miles from Caerphilly. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Caerphilly, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Caerphilly takes 65 miles and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 175 miles.

Plane

When flying to Caerphilly, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Caerphilly departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Caerphilly, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Caerphilly 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. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Caerphilly Llanbradach, Gwent is the busiest station in Caerphilly. Another popular train station is Caerphilly, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Caerphilly is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 miles from Caerphilly. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Caerphilly, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Caerphilly takes 65 miles and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Caerphilly

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Caerphilly

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Caerphilly

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caerphilly

Most booked hotels in Caerphilly

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Ty Castell Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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New House Country Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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voco St. David's Cardiff
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Future Inn Cardiff Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Hilton Cardiff
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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The Angel Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Caerphilly

Hiring a car in Caerphilly costs £42 per day, on average, or £85 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Cardiff Wales.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Caerphilly (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Caerphilly is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Caerphilly costs £42 per day, on average, or £85 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Cardiff Wales.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Caerphilly (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Caerphilly is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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