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

Swansea travel guide

Swansea Tourism | Swansea Guide

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
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swansea in January
Estimated hotel price
£71
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 only carrier operating train routes to Swansea. 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 Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swansea using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Swansea takes 75 miles and will cost you around £7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 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 only carrier operating train routes to Swansea. 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 Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swansea using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Swansea takes 75 miles and will cost you around £7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 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 (1,457 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,757 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (963 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,277 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,460 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,875 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (679 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,246 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,270 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (538 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swansea

Average rates range from around £102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £108 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swansea, with prices from £24 to £992 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Swansea are about 20% 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
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Village Hotel Swansea
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Mercure Swansea Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£59+
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Dolphin Sa1
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£45+
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The Dragon Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£30+
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Hiring a car in Swansea

Hiring a car in Swansea costs £21 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.94 and £21.25. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swansea, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Swansea costs £21 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.94 and £21.25. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swansea, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Swansea

Mini

2 adults, 2 Bags

£16/day

Mini

People carrier

5 adults, 5 Bags

£43/day

People carrier
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