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

Tenby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tenby

With a population of 4,989, Tenby is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Tenby deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Tenby

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cove Bar and Lounge (14 High Street) and Heywood Brasserie (Heywood Spa Hotel Heywood Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Tenby

Tenby in March
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tenby in March
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tenby

Plane

Although Tenby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 miles from Tenby. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tenby, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Tenby 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 0.1 miles from the city centre, Tenby is the busiest station in Tenby. Another popular train station is Tenby Penally, located 1.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tenby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 197 miles from Tenby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Tenby using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Tenby takes 275 miles and will cost you around £25. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £46 for a journey of 445 miles.

Plane

Although Tenby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 miles from Tenby. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tenby, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Tenby 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 0.1 miles from the city centre, Tenby is the busiest station in Tenby. Another popular train station is Tenby Penally, located 1.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tenby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 197 miles from Tenby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Tenby using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Tenby takes 275 miles and will cost you around £25. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £46 for a journey of 445 miles.

Airports near Tenby

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Tenby

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,136 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)
Eurowings
Good (280 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)
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Where to stay in Tenby

Average rates range from around £136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £196 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tenby

Most booked hotels in Tenby

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The Imperial Dragon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Yha Manorbier
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£36+
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Giltar Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Little Red Rooster Rest and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Sandyhill Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Imperial Hotel Tenby
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Hiring a car in Tenby

Hiring a car in Tenby costs £143 per day, on average, or £286 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Tenby (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. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tenby, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Tenby costs £143 per day, on average, or £286 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Tenby (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. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tenby, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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