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
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swansea in December
Estimated hotel price
£62
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

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swansea, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Swansea to London takes 4h 40m and costs around £56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £265 for a 8h 39m trip. 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 443 km and will cost you around £25. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £46 for a journey of 716 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

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swansea, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Swansea to London takes 4h 40m and costs around £56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £265 for a 8h 39m trip. 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 443 km and will cost you around £25. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £46 for a journey of 716 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 (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,134 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,657 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,956 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,835 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,149 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,165 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,818 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (628 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,088 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,172 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (655 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (271 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Swansea

Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £166 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swansea, with prices from £24 to £947 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)
£62+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Travelodge Swansea M4
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Ibis Swansea
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Blanco's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£78+
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The Grand Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Swansea

Hiring a car in Swansea costs £51 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Swansea is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Swansea costs £51 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Swansea is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Swansea

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£28/day

Compact SUV

Standard

5 adults, 3 Bags

£41/day

Standard
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