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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caernarfon in January
Estimated hotel price
$93
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 Hertz, 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Caernarfon

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LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Caernarfon

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,240 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 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 Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $210 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $313 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caernarfon

Most booked hotels in Caernarfon

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The Black Boy Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$211+
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Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$44+
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Meifod House
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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Celtic Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$260+
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Hiring a car in Caernarfon

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $35.03 and $46.71. The most frequently booked car type in Caernarfon is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $35.03 and $46.71. The most frequently booked car type in Caernarfon is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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