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

Caernarfon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Caernarfon

With a population of 9.836, Caernarfon is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom.

When to visit Caernarfon

Caernarfon in March
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caernarfon in March
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Caernarfon

Plane

When flying to Caernarfon, you’ll arrive at Holyhead Anglesey (VLY), which is located 21 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Caernarfon is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 320 km from Caernarfon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Caernarfon, you’ll arrive at Holyhead Anglesey (VLY), which is located 21 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Caernarfon is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 320 km from Caernarfon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Caernarfon

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LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
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Airlines serving Caernarfon

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,285 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,235 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,702 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,692 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,469 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,023 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,875 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,539 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,632 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caernarfon

From 5-star hotels such as the Plas Dinas Country House to great affordable options like the The Lake View Hotel, Caernarfon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $234 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caernarfon

Most booked hotels in Caernarfon

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Plas Dinas Country House
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$505+
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Black Boy Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$101+
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Padarn Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$205+
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Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$168+
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Hiring a car in Caernarfon

Expect to pay $4.19 per litre in Caernarfon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $50.18 and $66.91.

Expect to pay $4.19 per litre in Caernarfon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $50.18 and $66.91.