Porthmadog travel guide

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You're Going to Love Porthmadog

With a population of 3,041, Porthmadog 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 Porthmadog to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Porthmadog

Porthmadog in January
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Porthmadog in January
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Porthmadog

Plane

Although Porthmadog doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 60 miles from Porthmadog. Blackpool is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Porthmadog departs from Cardiff and takes around 50m.

Train

Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Porthmadog is the busiest station in Porthmadog. Another popular train station is Porthmadog Tan Y Bwlch, Gwynedd, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Porthmadog is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 196 miles from Porthmadog. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Plane

Although Porthmadog doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 60 miles from Porthmadog. Blackpool is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Porthmadog departs from Cardiff and takes around 50m.

Train

Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Porthmadog is the busiest station in Porthmadog. Another popular train station is Porthmadog Tan Y Bwlch, Gwynedd, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Porthmadog is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 196 miles from Porthmadog. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Airports near Porthmadog

Airlines serving Porthmadog

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Porthmadog

Average rates range from around £114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £162 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Porthmadog

Most booked hotels in Porthmadog

Portmeirion Village & Castell Deudraeth
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£229+
Caerwylan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£95+
Aberdunant Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£95+
Lion Hotel & Studio Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
The Golden Fleece Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Royal Sportsman Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£132+

Hiring a car in Porthmadog

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Porthmadog (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Porthmadog (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77.