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
£96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cardigan in August
Estimated hotel price
£96
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.

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 198 miles from Cardigan. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cardigan using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Cardigan takes 263 miles and will cost you around £22. From Newquay, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 570 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.

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 198 miles from Cardigan. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cardigan using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Cardigan takes 263 miles and will cost you around £22. From Newquay, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 570 miles.

Airports near Cardigan

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
SWSSwansea Fairwood Comm

Airlines serving Cardigan

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,291 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,190 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,370 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,842 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,127 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (286 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,207 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (497 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (177 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 £151 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cardigan

Most booked hotels in Cardigan

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Flambards Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Gwbert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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The Cliff Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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The Angel Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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The Penrallt Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£117+
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Homestay - Peaceful cottage close to the coast
0 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Cardigan

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33.