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 9 km from the city centre.

Train

Located 7 km from the city centre, Swansea Gowerton is the busiest station in Swansea. Another popular train station is Swansea Pontarddulais, located 13 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Swansea is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 264 km from Swansea. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swansea using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Swansea takes 447 km and will cost you around £24. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £48 for a journey of 620 km. The most popular bus station is Swansea Bay Campus, located 4 km from the city centre of Swansea. Swansea Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Swansea, you’ll arrive at Swansea Fairwood Comm (SWS), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Train

Located 7 km from the city centre, Swansea Gowerton is the busiest station in Swansea. Another popular train station is Swansea Pontarddulais, located 13 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Swansea is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 264 km from Swansea. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swansea using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Swansea takes 447 km and will cost you around £24. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £48 for a journey of 620 km. The most popular bus station is Swansea Bay Campus, located 4 km from the city centre of Swansea. Swansea Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Swansea

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Swansea

KLM
Good (1,505 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,342 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,521 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,894 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,205 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,263 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (303 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,324 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (551 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swansea

Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £107 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swansea, with prices from £24 to £944 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Swansea are about 16% 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)
£50+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Village Hotel Swansea
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Mercure Swansea Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£61+
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Dolphin Sa1
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£55+
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The Dragon Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Swansea

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £19.01 and £25.34. The most frequently booked car type in Swansea is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £19.01 and £25.34. The most frequently booked car type in Swansea is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Swansea

Mini

2 adults, 2 Bags

£22/day

Mini

Standard SUV

5 adults, 3 Bags

£28/day

Standard SUV
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