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

Hay-on-Wye travel guide

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Hay-on-Wye 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 Hay-on-Wye to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hay-on-Wye

Hay-on-Wye in May
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hay-on-Wye in May
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hay-on-Wye

Plane

Although Hay-on-Wye doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 77 km from Hay-on-Wye. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Car

Another option to get to Hay-on-Wye is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 216 km from Hay-on-Wye. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Hay-on-Wye doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 77 km from Hay-on-Wye. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Car

Another option to get to Hay-on-Wye is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 216 km from Hay-on-Wye. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Hay-on-Wye

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Hay-on-Wye

Lufthansa
Good (8,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,214 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,068 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,563 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,206 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,617 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,482 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (448 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (685 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hay-on-Wye

Average rates range from around £120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £299 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hay-on-Wye

Most booked hotels in Hay-on-Wye

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The Pavement Palace
0 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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The Old Black Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Seven Stars
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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The Swan At Hay
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Hiring a car in Hay-on-Wye

Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Hay-on-Wye (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.36 and £25.81.

Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Hay-on-Wye (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.36 and £25.81.