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.
Activities & attractions in Swansea
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
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.
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
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swansea, followed by Great Western Railway. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Swansea is the busiest station in Swansea. Another popular train station is Swansea Gowerton, located 7 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swansea, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Swansea takes 89 km and will cost you around £11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 354 km. The most popular bus station is Swansea Swansea University, located 2.9 km from the city centre of Swansea. Swansea Bay Campus is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Swansea
Where to stay in Swansea
Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £122 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Swansea
Most booked hotels in Swansea
Hiring a car in Swansea
Hiring a car in Swansea costs £37 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Swansea is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Opel Insignia or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.