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 The Griffin Swansea (Wind Street/Castle Square) are great picks.

When to visit Swansea

Swansea in January
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swansea in January
Estimated hotel price
£70
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.

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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Swansea, you’ll arrive at Swansea Fairwood Comm (SWS), which is located 5 miles from the city 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Swansea

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Swansea

KLM
Good (1,542 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,481 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,480 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,438 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,671 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,917 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,258 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,290 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (311 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,411 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (192 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (577 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swansea

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £113 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swansea, with prices from £26 to £950 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Swansea are about 4% 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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ibis Swansea
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Mercure Swansea Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£71+
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Cwtsh Hostel Central Swansea, Social & Modern, Near Train Station
1 star
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£50+
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Dolphin Sa1
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£57+
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Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£61+
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Hiring a car in Swansea

Hiring a car in Swansea costs £26 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.84 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Swansea is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Swansea costs £26 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.84 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Swansea is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Swansea

Mini

2 adults, 2 Bags

£23/day

Mini

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

£29/day

Intermediate
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