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

Rhyl travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rhyl

With a population of 25.874, Rhyl is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rhyl deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rhyl

Rhyl in December
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rhyl in December
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rhyl

Plane

Although Rhyl doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 43 km from Rhyl. Birmingham Airport (UK) 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 Rhyl departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rhyl, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rhyl to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m trip. The train station in Rhyl is called Rhyl, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rhyl is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 305 km from Rhyl. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rhyl, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Rhyl takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

Although Rhyl doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 43 km from Rhyl. Birmingham Airport (UK) 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 Rhyl departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rhyl, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rhyl to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m trip. The train station in Rhyl is called Rhyl, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rhyl is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 305 km from Rhyl. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rhyl, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Rhyl takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Rhyl

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Rhyl

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rhyl

Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rhyl

Most booked hotels in Rhyl

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The Beaches Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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The Kinmel & Kinspa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Marian Resort And Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Talardy Hotel St Asaph by Marston's Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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West Point Hotel Bed & Breakfast
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Faenol Fawr Country Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£107+
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Hiring a car in Rhyl

Hiring a car in Rhyl costs £29 per day, on average, or £58 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Rhyl (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63. The most frequently booked car type in Rhyl is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 88% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rhyl costs £29 per day, on average, or £58 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Rhyl (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63. The most frequently booked car type in Rhyl is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 88% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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