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.

Where to Eat in Caernarfon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Gunroom at Plas Dinas (Bontnewydd) and The Old Courthouse Caernarfon (Castle ditch) are great picks.

When to visit Caernarfon

Caernarfon in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caernarfon in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
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 Manchester, which is about 140 km from Caernarfon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Manchester.

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 Manchester, which is about 140 km from Caernarfon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Caernarfon

Airlines serving Caernarfon

Lufthansa
Good (4,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,474 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,819 reviews)
SWISS
Good (872 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,152 reviews)
Air France
Good (897 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,407 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,991 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (447 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,695 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (939 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (743 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,057 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (773 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (325 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 Caer Menai, Caernarfon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $225 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caernarfon

Most booked hotels in Caernarfon

Black Boy Inn
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$145+
Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$31+
Celtic Royal Hotel
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$104+
Tegfan -The Anglesey Townhouse
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$89+

Hiring a car in Caernarfon

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.66 and $48.87. The most frequently booked car type in Caernarfon is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.66 and $48.87. The most frequently booked car type in Caernarfon is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.