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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Caernarfon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Caernarfon

Caernarfon in January
Estimated hotel price
$56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caernarfon in January
Estimated hotel price
$56
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 13 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Caernarfon is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 199 miles 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 13 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Caernarfon is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 199 miles from Caernarfon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Caernarfon

BLKBlackpool
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Caernarfon

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 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 $128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $187 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caernarfon

Most booked hotels in Caernarfon

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Basecamp Wales
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1350 reviews)
$46+
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Black Boy Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1923 reviews)
$126+
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Meifod House
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 788 reviews)
$78+
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Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1703 reviews)
$26+
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Celtic Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2398 reviews)
$155+
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Renting a car in Caernarfon

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. 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 rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. 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 rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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