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Rhayader travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rhayader

With a population of 1,803, Rhayader 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 Rhayader to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Rhayader

Rhayader in June
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rhayader in June
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rhayader

Plane

Although Rhayader doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 72 miles from Rhayader. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Rhayader departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rhayader, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rhayader to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rhayader is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 155 miles from Rhayader. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rhayader, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Rhayader takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Rhayader doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 72 miles from Rhayader. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Rhayader departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rhayader, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rhayader to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rhayader is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 155 miles from Rhayader. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rhayader, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Rhayader takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Rhayader

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
MANManchester

Airlines serving Rhayader

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 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 (9,244 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 Rhayader

Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £70 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rhayader

Most booked hotels in Rhayader

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The Horseshoe Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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The Bear
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Elan Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£78+
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Ty Morgans
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£64+
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Crown Inn
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£25+
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Hiring a car in Rhayader

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Rhayader (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 Rhayader (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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