Introduction
What to do
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.

When to visit Tenby

Tenby in October
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tenby in October
Estimated hotel price
£65
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. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, AccesRail, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tenby, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Tenby using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Tenby takes 75 miles and will cost you around £7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 miles.

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tenby, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Tenby using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Tenby takes 75 miles and will cost you around £7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Tenby

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Tenby

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,756 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,232 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (963 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,277 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,458 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,874 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (679 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,245 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,270 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Tenby

Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £146 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)
£104+
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Atlantic Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£137+
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Heywood Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Giltar Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Imperial Hotel Tenby
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Cottage Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Hiring a car in Tenby

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.95 and £21.27.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.95 and £21.27.