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Where to stay
Hiring a car

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
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Porthmadog in January
Estimated hotel price
£65
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 97 km from Porthmadog. Blackpool is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, American Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Porthmadog departs from Cardiff and takes around 50m.

Train

Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Porthmadog is the busiest station in Porthmadog. Another popular train station is Porthmadog Tan Y Bwlch, Gwynedd, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Porthmadog is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 316 km from Porthmadog. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 97 km from Porthmadog. Blackpool is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, American Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Porthmadog departs from Cardiff and takes around 50m.

Train

Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Porthmadog is the busiest station in Porthmadog. Another popular train station is Porthmadog Tan Y Bwlch, Gwynedd, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Porthmadog is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 316 km from Porthmadog. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Porthmadog

BLKBlackpool
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Porthmadog

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Porthmadog

Average rates range from around £142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £161 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Porthmadog

Most booked hotels in Porthmadog

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Aberdunant Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Portmeirion Village & Castell Deudraeth
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£233+
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Caerwylan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Cefn Uchaf Guesthouse
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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The Golden Fleece Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Lion Hotel & Studio Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Hiring a car in Porthmadog

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

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