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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Caernarfon has to offer.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
$45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caernarfon in November
Estimated hotel price
$45
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 center.

Car

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

Plane

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

Car

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

Airports near Caernarfon

Airlines serving Caernarfon

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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 $138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $182 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caernarfon

Most booked hotels in Caernarfon

The Black Boy Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1037 reviews)
$143+
Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1350 reviews)
$19+
Celtic Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 4518 reviews)
$135+
Tegfan Guesthouse
1 star
Good (7.3, 712 reviews)
$62+
The Anglesey Arms Hotel
1 star
Good (7.1, 1618 reviews)
$66+

Renting a car in Caernarfon

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Caernarfon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Caernarfon is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Caernarfon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Caernarfon is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.