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

Carmarthen travel guide

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You're Going to Love Carmarthen

With a population of 15,244, Carmarthen is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Carmarthen to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Carmarthen

Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carmarthen

Plane

Although Carmarthen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 84 km from Carmarthen.

Train

The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 291 km from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using FlixBus or National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 1625 km and will cost you around $156. From Belfast, the ticket costs about $97 for a journey of 2210 km.

Plane

Although Carmarthen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 84 km from Carmarthen.

Train

The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 291 km from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using FlixBus or National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 1625 km and will cost you around $156. From Belfast, the ticket costs about $97 for a journey of 2210 km.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,802 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,142 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (970 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,296 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,477 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,887 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,193 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (298 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,252 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (682 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,297 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (183 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (544 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Most booked hotels in Carmarthen

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The Boat House Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 206 reviews)
$132+
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Rose and Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 692 reviews)
$110+
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Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1966 reviews)
$97+
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Travelodge St. Clears Carmarthen
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 12 reviews)
$56+
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Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1901 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Carmarthen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Carmarthen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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