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Where to stay
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Dolgellau travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dolgellau

With a population of 2.688, Dolgellau 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 Dolgellau to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Dolgellau

Dolgellau in January
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in January
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dolgellau

Plane

Although Dolgellau doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 95 km from Dolgellau. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Loganair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dolgellau departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Dolgellau is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 291 km from Dolgellau. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Dolgellau doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 95 km from Dolgellau. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Loganair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dolgellau departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Dolgellau is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 291 km from Dolgellau. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Dolgellau

Airlines serving Dolgellau

Lufthansa
Good (8,250 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,608 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,260 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,001 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,706 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,506 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,618 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dolgellau

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £122 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Most booked hotels in Dolgellau

Borthwen B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£108+
Ty Derw B & B
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£90+
Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£240+
Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£146+

Hiring a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Dolgellau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.82 and £27.75.

Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Dolgellau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.82 and £27.75.