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 December
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cardigan in December
Estimated hotel price
£76
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 42 miles from Cardigan. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Cardigan.

Car

Another option to get to Cardigan is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 198 miles from Cardigan. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cardigan using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cardigan takes 225 miles and will cost you around £25. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

Although Cardigan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Swansea Fairwood Comm (SWS), which is located 42 miles from Cardigan. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Cardigan.

Car

Another option to get to Cardigan is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 198 miles from Cardigan. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cardigan using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cardigan takes 225 miles and will cost you around £25. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Cardigan

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
SWSSwansea Fairwood Comm

Airlines serving Cardigan

KLM
Good (1,496 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,875 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,000 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,327 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,503 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,888 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,201 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,261 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,320 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
AccesRail
IndiGo
Good (550 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cardigan

Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £180 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cardigan

Most booked hotels in Cardigan

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The Nags Head Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Traeth Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Flambards Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Bryn Berwyn Country House Tresaith
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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The Cliff Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Ship Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Cardigan

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.56 and £23.42.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.56 and £23.42.