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

Caernarfon travel guide

Caernarfon Tourism | Caernarfon Guide

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 November
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caernarfon in November
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Caernarfon

BLKBlackpool
VLYHolyhead Anglesey
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon

Airlines serving Caernarfon

British Airways
Good (7,723 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,262 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,447 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,869 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (405 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (181 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,082 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 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 $152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $283 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$176+
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Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$68+
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Saracens Head
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$183+
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Celtic Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$176+
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Hiring a car in Caernarfon

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.65.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.65.