Introduction
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 December
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caernarfon in December
Estimated hotel price
$70
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 DRIVALIA 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Caernarfon

BLKBlackpool
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Caernarfon

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 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 $146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $271 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caernarfon

Most booked hotels in Caernarfon

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Black Boy Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$177+
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Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$67+
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Celtic Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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Tegfan Guesthouse
1 star
Good (7, Good reviews)
$115+
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Hiring a car in Caernarfon

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.39 and $49.85.

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.39 and $49.85.