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

Welshpool travel guide

Welshpool Tourism | Welshpool Guide

You're Going to Love Welshpool

With a population of 5,600, Welshpool is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Welshpool to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Welshpool

Welsh gift shop and tearoom
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When to visit Welshpool

Welshpool in December
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Welshpool in December
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Welshpool

Plane

Although Welshpool doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 48 miles from Welshpool. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Welshpool departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Welshpool is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 151 miles from Welshpool. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Welshpool doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 48 miles from Welshpool. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Welshpool departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Welshpool is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 151 miles from Welshpool. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Welshpool

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Welshpool

Lufthansa
Good (8,060 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,234 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,821 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (932 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,586 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,826 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,182 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,378 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Welshpool

Most booked hotels in Welshpool

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The Talbot Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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The Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool - The Coaching Inn Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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The Lowfield Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Hiring a car in Welshpool

Hiring a car in Welshpool costs £43 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Welshpool (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.88 and £25.17.

Hiring a car in Welshpool costs £43 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Welshpool (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.88 and £25.17.