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

Pontypridd travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pontypridd

With a population of 30,420, Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Pontypridd

If you’re looking for affordable options, Janet's (3 Market Building) and Grills Steakhouse (Rear of the Llanover Arms Bridge Street) are great picks.

When to visit Pontypridd

Pontypridd in July
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pontypridd in July
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pontypridd

Plane

When flying to Pontypridd, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Pontypridd departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Pontypridd, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Pontypridd to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Pontypridd is the busiest station in Pontypridd. Another popular train station is Pontypridd Trefforest Estate, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pontypridd is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 138 miles from Pontypridd. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pontypridd, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Pontypridd takes 65 miles and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 175 miles.

Plane

When flying to Pontypridd, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Pontypridd departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Pontypridd, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Pontypridd to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Pontypridd is the busiest station in Pontypridd. Another popular train station is Pontypridd Trefforest Estate, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pontypridd is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 138 miles from Pontypridd. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pontypridd, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Pontypridd takes 65 miles and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Pontypridd

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Pontypridd

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pontypridd

Most booked hotels in Pontypridd

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Llanerch Vineyard Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Llechwen Hall
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Blueberry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Travelodge Cardiff M4
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Hiring a car in Pontypridd

Hiring a car in Pontypridd costs £36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Pontypridd.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Pontypridd (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Pontypridd is Standard (Ford S-MAX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG ZS or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Pontypridd costs £36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Pontypridd.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Pontypridd (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Pontypridd is Standard (Ford S-MAX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG ZS or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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