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

Cardigan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cardigan

With a population of 5.301, Cardigan 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 Cardigan to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Cardigan

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ferry Inn (Poppit Road) and Mannucci’s Italian Restaurant (1 High St) are great picks.

When to visit Cardigan

Cardigan in August
Estimated hotel price
£95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cardigan in August
Estimated hotel price
£95
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cardigan

Plane

Although Cardigan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Swansea Fairwood Comm (SWS), which is located 67 km from Cardigan. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Loganair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cardigan, followed by Great Western Railway.

Car

Another option to get to Cardigan is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 318 km from Cardigan. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cardigan using FlixBus or National Express. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Cardigan takes 113 km and will cost you around £18. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

Although Cardigan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Swansea Fairwood Comm (SWS), which is located 67 km from Cardigan. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Loganair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cardigan, followed by Great Western Railway.

Car

Another option to get to Cardigan is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 318 km from Cardigan. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cardigan using FlixBus or National Express. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Cardigan takes 113 km and will cost you around £18. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Cardigan

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
SWSSwansea Fairwood Comm

Airlines serving Cardigan

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,212 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,389 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,849 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,126 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,218 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,193 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (505 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Cardigan

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £147 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cardigan

Most booked hotels in Cardigan

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Traeth Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Flambards Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Gwbert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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The Cliff Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Ship Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Hiring a car in Cardigan

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Cardigan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.11 and £21.48.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Cardigan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.11 and £21.48.