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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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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 59 miles from Dolgellau. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet 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 181 miles from Dolgellau. You’ll find branches of Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, 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 59 miles from Dolgellau. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet 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 181 miles from Dolgellau. You’ll find branches of Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Airports near Dolgellau

Airlines serving Dolgellau

Lufthansa
Good (8,271 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,255 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,094 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,645 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,671 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,319 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,010 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,745 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,444 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,511 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dolgellau

Average rates range from around £100 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)
£107+
Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£250+
Ty Derw B & B
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£86+
Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£100+

Hiring a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.89 and £27.85.

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.89 and £27.85.