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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Caerphilly to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Caerphilly
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
How to Get to Caerphilly
Plane
When flying to Caerphilly, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Caerphilly departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Caerphilly, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Caerphilly to Bristol takes 1h 01m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £23 for a 2h 55m trip. Located 3 km from the city centre, Caerphilly Llanbradach, Gwent is the busiest station in Caerphilly. Another popular train station is Caerphilly, located 0.4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Caerphilly is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 214 km from Caerphilly. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Caerphilly, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Caerphilly takes 97 km and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 282 km.
Airlines serving Caerphilly
Where to stay in Caerphilly
Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £121 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Caerphilly
Most booked hotels in Caerphilly
Hiring a car in Caerphilly
Hiring a car in Caerphilly costs £25 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Caerphilly.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Caerphilly is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.