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

Swansea travel guide

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You're Going to Love Swansea

With a population of 300,352, Swansea is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Swansea to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Swansea

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Shed Restaurant (Kings Rd) and Cocina - Swansea (23-26 Princess Way) are great picks.

When to visit Swansea

Swansea in December
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swansea in December
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Swansea in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 104 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Swansea, with an average rainfall of 48 mm.

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How to Get to Swansea

Plane

When flying to Swansea, you’ll arrive at Swansea Fairwood Comm (SWS), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swansea, followed by Great Western Railway. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Swansea is the busiest station in Swansea. Another popular train station is Swansea Gowerton, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Swansea is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 miles from Swansea. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swansea using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Swansea takes 225 miles and will cost you around £30. From London, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 263 miles. The most popular bus station is Swansea Bay Campus, located 3 miles from the city centre of Swansea. Swansea Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Swansea, you’ll arrive at Swansea Fairwood Comm (SWS), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swansea, followed by Great Western Railway. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Swansea is the busiest station in Swansea. Another popular train station is Swansea Gowerton, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Swansea is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 miles from Swansea. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swansea using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Swansea takes 225 miles and will cost you around £30. From London, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 263 miles. The most popular bus station is Swansea Bay Campus, located 3 miles from the city centre of Swansea. Swansea Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Swansea

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Swansea

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)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Swansea

Average rates range from around £103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £138 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swansea, with prices from £24 to £951 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Swansea are about 23% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Swansea

Most booked hotels in Swansea

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Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Travelodge Swansea M4
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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The Grand Hotel Swansea
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Blanco's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£88+
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The Grand Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in Swansea

Hiring a car in Swansea costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Swansea (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 Swansea is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Swansea costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Swansea (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 Swansea is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Swansea

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£24/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

£31/day

Intermediate
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