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

Aberystwyth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aberystwyth

With a population of 18 392, Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth in January
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberystwyth in January
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Aberystwyth in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 113 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Aberystwyth, with an average rainfall of 61 mm.

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How to Get to Aberystwyth

Plane

Although Aberystwyth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 131 km from Aberystwyth.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Aberystwyth. The train station in Aberystwyth is called Aberystwyth, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aberystwyth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 289 km from Aberystwyth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Aberystwyth using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 105 km and will cost you around $22. From London, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 443 km. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Aberystwyth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 131 km from Aberystwyth.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Aberystwyth. The train station in Aberystwyth is called Aberystwyth, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aberystwyth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 289 km from Aberystwyth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Aberystwyth using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 105 km and will cost you around $22. From London, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 443 km. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Aberystwyth

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Aberystwyth

Lufthansa
Good (7,993 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,975 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,362 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,944 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,706 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,775 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,026 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aberystwyth

Average rates range from around $200 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $734 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aberystwyth

Most booked hotels in Aberystwyth

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Aberystwyth Park Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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Penrhos Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Starling Cloud
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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Llwynygog Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$128+
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Gwesty'r Marine Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$220+
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Hiring a car in Aberystwyth

Expect to pay $3.58 per litre in Aberystwyth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $42.96 and $57.27.

Expect to pay $3.58 per litre in Aberystwyth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $42.96 and $57.27.